welcome to sba
We provide specialist block management services to a wide range of clients including private landlords, developers, freeholders and residents’ management companies from our central London offices.
London block management
While we look after a mix of commercial and residential buildings, block management serves as our core business. For over 40 years, we’ve managed apartment blocks across London, taking great pride in our high standards of service to clients and residents.
Today, our catalogue of block management services covers a range of areas, including facilities management and day-to-day maintenance, fund management, rent collection and service charge management, health and safety compliance and major works.
What separates us from other providers is that our property management solutions are completely bespoke, giving clients the freedom and flexibility to choose the services that suit their individual needs.
Our personalised approach, coupled with our vast experience of managing apartments and flats in the capital, make us the standout choice for block management in London – our clients know that we’re big enough to cope, and small enough to care.
Who we work with
From private landlords to property developers, we support all kinds of people tasked with the responsibility of managing a building. Our role as block management experts is to take on this burden, giving you peace of mind that your property is in safe hands.
Landlords
Building inspections, lease renewals and daily maintenance to ensure your property delivers the best returns.
Developers
Support with health and safety compliance, major works and financial management on new-build developments.
RTM Companies
Contact administration, day-to-day maintenance and improvements to your building to provide the best living experience.
RMCs
Budget management, site visits and ongoing maintenance for managing the communal parts of your building.
Freeholders
Repairs, ground rent collection, administrative work and support for meeting compliance requirements.
Our services
Along with block management, we also look after commercial and mixed-use properties, handle facilities management for the leisure sector and provide project planning supervision, property insurance and other professional services. Across the board, we have the experience and expertise to deliver the following services to the highest level.
Through many years of working with landlords and residents, we have set clear processes for the collection and management of service charges. Fees are calculated based on detailed forecasting and held securely using transparent accounting practices.
Drawing on our vast partner network, service charges are used throughout the year to cover the costs of repairs and maintenance, major works, compliance and day-to-day administration, ensuring properties are kept in optimal condition.
With SBA as your chosen London block management specialist, you can rest assured that service charges are split fairly between owners and represent real value for money.
With plenty of experience providing facilities management services for both commercial and residential properties, we understand the complexities of the job and deliver bespoke solutions to keep buildings operating at the highest level.
Our partner network is unlike that of any other London block management company, allowing us to confidently cover all aspects of facilities management, from ongoing maintenance and repairs to security and emergency response.
We also establish clear communication channels to ensure prompt pick-up of maintenance requests and integrate digital technologies to streamline our processes, delivering a seamless experience for tenants.
With our careful and considered approach to budget management, we ensure properties always have a healthy cash flow to cover ongoing maintenance and larger-scale works.
Working with our trusted team of chartered surveyors and consulting widely with residents, our budgets account for both short-term and long-term costs, helping you avoid unexpected bills.
Regular reporting shows how budgets are tracking against actual spending, while a comprehensive statement of accounts is also provided annually, meaning there’s no better London block management company for financial management.
Carrying out major works in a timely, affordable and fully compliant manner is one of the biggest challenges of block management, but with our team of consultants you can make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
With numerous complex projects under our belt, we’ll commission a brief that reflects your aspirations for the building, consult with residents likely to be impacted by the works and help you find the best contractor for the job.
From writing the manual that details the works to ensuring health and safety compliance, our block management experts are on hand to help every step of the way.
From gas and electrical safety to asbestos and legionella, our team of managing agents and surveyors are knowledgeable in all aspects of health and safety compliance.
At the outset, we’ll review your property’s existing safety documentation and carry out comprehensive risk assessments to pinpoint any compliance gaps and advise on the required course of action.
Moving forward, we’ll conduct regular safety checks to stay on top of new legislation and build trust with tenants by always keeping them in the loop, helping you meet your obligations as the owner and – most importantly – keep your residents safe.
Fire safety is subject to an ever-growing list of compliance requirements, with many block management companies in London lacking the insider expertise to confidently consult on issues like fire safety testing or remedial work on flammable cladding.
Our team is well-versed in the latest legislation and highly experienced in conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments, helping clients identify and address any shortcomings.
Not only do we advise on fire prevention and response, but we also offer individual fire safety training for managers, staff and residents to ensure everyone has the knowledge and skills to prevent fires and respond appropriately in an emergency.
our practices
With our personalised approach to property management, we offer a level of service like no other London block management company. Our solutions are comprehensive but flexible, giving clients the freedom to build their own bespoke support package.
We also believe firmly in giving clients a regular point of contact, which is why each block we manage has a director at the helm with responsibility for the block management activities undertaken.
Beyond our roster of highly qualified property managers, our network also includes administrative specialists, facilities management providers and chartered builder surveyors, covering the many disciplines that make up block management.
This expertise is coupled with an open and transparent approach centred on regular communication with leaseholders, allowing us to build trust, quickly resolve any issues and ultimately deliver the best possible tenant experience.
Whether we’re managing a small block of flats or a mixed-use development comprising hundreds of units, each property receives the same personal and professional approach regardless of size or location.
MySBA
MySBA is a location-specific communication portal, which is exclusive to our block management clients and leaseholders.
The tool is designed to keep residents up-to-date and provide complete transparency by providing 24-hour access to your account. You’ll find the latest news and important documentation for your building and be able to pay your ground rent and service charge quickly and accurately.