Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management With the government making strides towards achieving net-zero carbon targets, it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is high up on the agenda for the property industry. As April approaches, there are fresh changes in legislation that leaseholders and property managers of both...
Yassir Awan, Director, SBA Property Management As freezing temperatures continue this winter, we must heat our buildings effectively and efficiently - particularly during the ongoing energy crisis. To do so, we must consider energy performance levels - the measure of a building’s energy efficiency versus the amount of energy it...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management Bridging the gap between property owners and tenants, property managers are primarily responsible for ensuring that leaseholders receive exemplary customer service. While there are many systems that property managers can implement to maintain excellent customer service, often the main challenge lies in handling tenant...
Yassir Awan, Director, SBA Property Management 2022 has been a busy year for property managers. Faced with ongoing economic uncertainty and the national housing shortage, property managers are focusing on innovative ways to overcome a host of challenges and maintain customer satisfaction, growth and profitability. With the cost-of-living crisis ongoing,...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management Repairs and maintenance work are the inevitable necessities that come with owning a property. Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, there is a legal obligation for landlords and property managers to ensure that repairs are carried out once the tenant has reported a...
Specialist block and facilities services provider SBA Property Management (SBA) has acquired three new buildings in central London. Located in Islington, Bloomsbury, and Chelsea, the recently acquired properties are part of SBA’s fast-growing portfolio, as the company continues to expand its services in London and the South East. The...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management In the past few years, a new generation of renters have entered the market. Gen Zers are leaving education, joining the workforce, and moving out of the family home – subsequently creating an entirely new tenant base for the rental property market. Gen Z’s share...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management In the current energy crisis, it has never been more important for people to consider how much energy they use, and the ways in which they’re using it. An unprecedented event affecting households across the UK, the energy crisis has caused prices to soar. Since...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management In the active and ever-growing property market, it’s near impossible to be all things, to all people. Property managers are an invaluable resource to keep a well-maintained property, retain good tenants, set competitive prices, and provide expertise to building managers and residents. While property management...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management With over 90% of the UK’s population living in cities, it is evident that the demand for high-quality city living is growing and will continue to do so. In the backdrop of city living, since the pandemic there has been a rising demand for convenience...