New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid a worsening housing crisis in the capital. London’s brownfield space, defined as previously developed plots of land that are no longer in use, covers a vast expanse of 3,515 hectares – around 25 times the […]
New research lays bare the challenges faced by prospective buyers in getting on London’s lucrative property ladder, with mortgage costs across the capital revealed to be 42% higher than average rental prices – substantially higher than other cities like Manchester, Leeds and Bristol. Market analysts at London-based property management specialists, SBA Property Management, found that […]
Property experts at SBA Property Management have revealed the London boroughs with the highest number of vacant properties amid a worsening shortage of homes in the nation’s capital. The research, which draws on data from all 33 local government authorities, shows that 87,763 houses stood empty across London in 2023. The total value of these […]
Property management experts SBA Property Management have shared their guidance and expertise on how to avoid a rental scam on the UK property market. With demand for rental property increasing considerably during the last few years, especially in major cities like London, there are limited options available for renters. As prices continue to skyrocket, rental […]
Property experts at SBA Property Management have revealed the five property management service areas that will be in highest demand in London this year. With more private landlords, office managers and Residents Management Companies (RMCs) springing up in London, there’s plenty of opportunity for businesses operating in the capital – but also a great deal […]
By Sarah Epton, Health & Safety Compliance Manager at SBA Property Management Landlords, property developers and RMCs working today are subject to an ever-growing list of compliance requirements for building safety. Making sure properties are well maintained in line with the latest regulations can feel like a thankless task – nevertheless, it is one of […]
By Yehuda Bloom, Property Management Surveyor at SBA Property Management At SBA, simply put, we are big enough to cope but small enough to care. And our uniqueness is within our bespoke approach to client and development management. Since setting up the business, we have refined our way of working to ensure we offer this […]
By Sarah Epton, Health & Safety Compliance Manager at SBA Property Management This year’s ARMA Annual Conference focused on business challenges and opportunities for managing agents following the introduction of the new Building Safety Regulator. Key topics up for discussion among property managers in attendance were building health and safety checks, housing associations, resident engagement, […]
As a bespoke property management company, we understand the impact of the increased cost of living, particularly in London, where prices are around seven per cent higher than in the rest of the UK. We also understand that keeping on top of service charge payments is vital in helping towards the cost of insurance, cleaning, […]
It can be tricky to find a property management company that is suited to the needs of you and your building – especially in big cities like London, where there is a lot of competition to choose from. Firstly, it’s important to lay out your priorities. Perhaps you need an out of hours provider to […]