Health and safety is a key element of property management, whether you're managing a facility, block or property. It can be difficult for leaseholders, landlords, and tenants to stay on top of regular health and safety checks and keep up with constantly evolving legislation. Therefore, the correct processes must be...
Specialist block and facilities services provider SBA Property Management (SBA) has bolstered its operations in London and the South East with a raft of new appointments and promotions. With offices in London Docklands and Marylebone, SBA has strengthened its local presence with two recent appointments to its management and accounts...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management Taking place in Leeds for the second consecutive year, The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) saw property professionals from across the country gather to discuss the latest industry topics and trends. There was plenty to discuss, with over 6,000 industry professionals...
Yassir Awan, Director, SBA Property Management Resident health and safety should always be a top priority for property managers. Be it fire safety, waste management, electrical problems, or trip hazards, all elements should be regularly evaluated to protect residents, visitors, employers, and contractors. At SBA, we are investing in our...
Tim Darwall-Smith, Director, SBA Property Management MIPIM is the must-go-to annual event for real estate professionals around the world. This year, the event was all about pushing forward stronger businesses – and the role of places and innovative leadership in driving that change. Property professionals gathered in Cannes from 14-17...
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...