London’s vacant properties were valued at an estimated £50bn in 2023. Southwark had the highest number of empty homes of any London borough at 5,143. Collectively, the top five boroughs for vacant properties account for a quarter of all empty homes in the capital. Property experts at SBA Property Management...
2023 was the highest year on record for ‘rental scam’ searches in the UK, with an increase of 11% from 2022 to 2023. In 2022 and 2023, there was a total of 5,720 searches for ‘rental scam’ in the UK – a 55% increase from the searches recorded in the...
Searches in London for ‘building inspections’ and ‘building maintenance’ have soared by an average annual rate of around 20% over the last three years. Interest in tenant screening services climbed by an average year-on-year rate of 13% in the capital during the same period. Major works and fire safety compliance...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Facilities management is an essential part of property management. It focuses on the tools and services that support the upkeep of our buildings, ensuring they remain safe, functional, and comfortable for those using them. Maintaining and taking care of the physical infrastructure of all properties is the key to effective...
With summer now in full swing, heatwave season is upon us. Safety is paramount at this time of year, as extreme weather can threaten not only your health but your home too. We understand that it can be challenging to keep your property cool – especially with a lack of...