Block Management Network

What is the Debt Respite Scheme?

 have listened to all your feedback and understand that you want more industry wide updates.
 
 The lady herself… Cassandra Zanelli of Property Management Legal Services Limited provides a quick but thorough talk through the newly introduced, Debt Respite Scheme. Now this is a very important piece of information that we in the Block Management sector need to know.

From Application process to the different type of Breathing Space, Cass provides an overview of the newly introduced scheme. A great listen for anyone in the sector wanting to receive industry news & updates by modern and flexible platforms.

#propertymanagement #blockmanagement #podcast #management #legal

What a fantastic podcast!
 
 We are fortunate enough to present you with an interview with the fantastic 🏢 Michael Howard, Founder, Owner & Managing Director of urbanbubble.

For those of you who know Mr Howard (Probably all of you!) You will recognise his and Urban Bubbles importance within the Build to Rent Sector (BTR). Not only this, but the importance of Entrepreneurship and value that he adds to the sector.

SO… Why don’t me mix the 2 together and create a podcast all about BTR and Entrepreneurship?

Here’s what we discuss:

- An introduction to BTR
- The differences between Leasehold & BTR?
- The continuous growth of Urban Bubble
- Creating a Brand
- Creating Communities
- Creating Values & Visions and making this a reality
- Owning a Business
- The highs/Lows of the BTR Sector
- And much more!

An absolute pleasure to interview one of the most entrepreneurial, successful, and genuine individuals that we have met! We hope you enjoy this one!

#podcast #blockmanagement #Buildtorent #urbanbubble #network #propertymanagement #leasehold #property #entrepreneurship

A fantastic podcast episode all about… COMMONHOLD.

There is a lot of speculation and confusion regarding this topic, so we thought it would be best to have a discussion with the experts themselves Commonhold and Leasehold Experts Limited. We will be chatting to Matthew Lewis, who will provide some clarity on the commonhold system for us. Here is a few topics we will be discussing:

- What is Commonhold?
- The history of Commonhold
- Who can use the commonhold system?
- What are the differences between Commonhold & Leasehold?
- Commonhold Reform & Important Bills
- And Much more!

A big thank you to Matt & his great team, the information provided in this Pod is invaluable! 

#blockmanagement #Commonhold #propertymanagement #podcast #network

On this weeks podcast we chat to the brilliant @Tom Woodley of Woodley & Associates, have a listen to us waffle on about… MANAGING NEW BUILD DEVELOPMENTS!

It was a pleasure to speak to Tom about a different segment of Leasehold Block Management, Tom shares his experiences in managing new builds, the highs and the lows.

So… What can you expect from this weeks episode? Well, just have a look at what we will cover:

- What is a new build development?
 - The Handover process
 - What is the key to being involved with developers?
 - How to deal with Snagging problems
 - Advantages & Disadvantages of New Build management
 - And much more.
 
 Thanks Again to Tom and is team, keep an eye out for Woodley & Associates this year, certainly ones to watch!

Who Is ARMA?

We chat to the lovely Jaclyn Thorburn MCIM, she is the Marketing & Business Development Executive of ARMA. Jaclyn reveals all about ARMA and what they do to add value to the Block Management industry.

Jaclyn is an expert in Marketing & Raising Brand Awareness, her role requires her to spread the word of ARMA, she provides some brilliant tips, tools and techniques on Promotion & Marketing and some of the best ways to raise brand and personal awareness using social media platforms and using the pandemic to our advantage.

Here’s a few things that we discussed on this week’s podcast:

- An Introduction to ARMA
- How can ARMA benefit the industry and what are the benefits of becoming a member?
- Jaclyn’s recent initiative to the industry
- Raising brand awareness
- Approaching your target market
- Block Management Marketing material
- And More!

A huge thank you to Jaclyn & The Team at ARMA, you are all doing an amazing job for the industry!

We hope you all enjoy the pod!

Another fantastic episode with Dr Shaun Lundy of Tetra Consulting, discussing the in demand... EWS1 Forms.

This is perhaps our most informative episode yet, Shaun is such an expert in Fire safety & Risk, it is so important that we educate ourselves and stay up to date with industry surroundings. Here are some of the topics we discuss in this weeks episode:

What is an EWS1 Form?

What buildings require an EWS1 Form?

What action can we take as Block Managers?

The problems that EWS1 Forms have caused and how to tackle them.

Government Action and Recent Legislative Change.

EWS1 Responsibility.

Future of EWS1 Forms and Proposed Legislative changes for 2021.

And More.

Hope you all gain some value from this!

#leasehold #blockmanagement #podcast #property #propertymanagement #ews1 #firesafety

Happy New Year BMN Family,

We hope this year is better than the last one!

We have some huge plans to grow this fantastic network this year, so watch this space, some fantastic ideas in the works.

In the meantime, our last podcast episode of 2020 is now available with the wonderful Rebecca Kelly.

A brilliant episode that will hopefully provide you with some fresh social media, marketing & branding ideas for 2021. What else will we cover? Well… Here’s a few more topics:

- Social Media in Block Management
 - Branding & Creating a ‘Brand’
 - Who are Propel?
 - Should Block Management Companies use Social media?
 - How can I increase my brand & profile awareness?
 - And Much more!

#property #blockmanagement #leasehold #propertymanagement #podcast #socialmedia #marketing #branding

IMPORTANT would be an understatement to describe this podcast episode.

Have a listen to our mot recent chat with the Great Guddy Burnet and Deidre Cartwright of Standing Together.

Unfortunately, Domestic Abuse continues to increase. However, we genuinely believe that the mission that Guddy and Deidre are working towards will change our day-to-day management of our Blocks, supplying us with another 'hat' to wear as a Block Manager. 

Some potential live saving tools, tips and advice in this episode, so take a listen and start taking them notes, better yet… Let’s take some action from this.

We discuss Domestic Abuse in Block & Property Management in some real detail, for example:
 
 - History of Domestic Abuse in Property.
 - What really is Domestic Abuse and examples.
 - DAHA Accreditation scheme.
 - What action can we take as Block Managers?
 - Why is the Home the most dangerous place?
 - The impact of Covid19 on Domestic Abuse in Property.
 - And much more!
 
Huge thanks to Guddy, Deidre and all at standing together, we are so glad that we are able to provide a platform for these two ladies to spread their message to this amazing industry, we hope you all appreciate it. 

What a great chat we had with Mr Richard Stone of Stone Contracts Ltd last week. We delve into the mind of a high performing individual in the Block Management World, Rich is on a mission to revolutionise Repairs, Major works & Refurbishment in Block Management. 

Some real key lessons and advice shared, we suggest you take a listen to get a feel for what the life of a contractor is like in the Block Management industry. Not only this, But as we continue to experience more major works at our sites, we require more project management & coordination experience, Rich provides some great tips and tools to excel our management skills as well as the following:

-Project & Team Management 

-Tips on overseeing major works

-Section 20 & EWS1 Works

-What makes a good contractor? 

-Mental health, Wellbeing & Mindset

-And much more!

Huge thanks to Rich and the great team at Stone Contracts, this is a great insight to such an important factor of Block Management, Remember, we cannot perform our role without contractors!

#leasehold #blockmanagement #propertymanagement #property #podcast #network #projectmanagement 

The purest of podcast episodes that delves into the real day to day life as a block manager and business owner. Whether you are a new starter or have been in the industry for many years, this episode will provide you with tools, tips and methods to excel your career in the block management industry. Ben provides some great information on the following:

-       Building a Block Management business

-       The Highs & Lows of Block Management 
 Being a business owner and a Block Manager

-       Mental health & wellbeing tips

-       Managing a team 

-       Marketing & Values 

-       And much more!

 A big thank you to Ben and the team @evolve, we hope that you gain some real value and motivation to take that next step in your block management career, Ben is living proof that anything can happen if work hard, stay focused and give your absolute all in everything that you put your mind to.