https://www.blocnet.co.uk/our-management-team daily 0.75 2021-06-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ede2b2e945be529c6d45e81/1591618360750/Paul%2BFrench.jpg Our Management Team - Paul French, Director Paul is a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 30 years private practice working for residential and commercial clients. He regularly chairs RICS conferences and seminars, and has published property-related articles in Estates Gazette and Building Survey, Appraisal and Valuation. He is a past chairman of the Federation of Corporate Real Estate and is Managing Director of Set Square Surveyors. In his spare time he enjoys sailing (badly) and cycling (slowly). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/60cf9e8cf677db2cafdb49cf/1624219413077/ab091d57-2d53-4263-aa53-6616a62cbf4a.JPG Our Management Team - Danielle Harvey, Office Manager Danielle has been working in Block Management for 9 years and has a strong knowledge of the industry. She has 6 years’ experience working as a property manager and has managed portfolios across London and Essex. Following the birth of her 3rd daughter Danielle has chosen to support BlocNet in an administrative capacity. Danielle enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21cf6c2ea93e14b2d0cace/1585916865613/Jai.JPG Our Management Team - Jai Patel, Director Having worked in the industry for over 20 years, Jai brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to BlocNet. She is an active supporter of leasehold reform, with a focus on supporting leaseholder interests in the face of unfair and unscrupulous practices. Jai has successfully attended First Tier Tribunal hearings on behalf of clients on a number of occasions. In her spare time she likes to practice yoga and meditation and spend time with her family https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5dd2a741b9f8cf5cdfa039a7/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Our Management Team https://www.blocnet.co.uk/contact daily 0.75 2020-06-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5dd2a710b9f8cf5cdfa03358/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Contact https://www.blocnet.co.uk/home daily 1.0 2021-09-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb17f5f47d954454259a370/1588690811294/21-DSC08859.jpg Home - BlocNet has a wealth of experience in the industry. We can make a real difference to the way your property is managed. https://www.blocnet.co.uk/maintenance-major-works daily 0.75 2020-06-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb18da7fcf9c7222f6c050d/1588694457193/26-DSC08879.jpg Maintenance & Major Works - We favour pro-active maintenance rather than reactive/response repair. BlocNet will always undertake a condition survey which will be used to prepare a forward works plan. This benefits our clients in the following ways: Produces lower costs through competitive tendering Reduces disruption to the building’s residents Allows for planned funding and statutory consultation, (where required). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ede2d46aaa1a709929243b9/1591618894396/VC%2Bcropped.jpg Maintenance & Major Works - Compliance to major works legislation and engaging with our clients along the way Our Building Surveyors will prepare technical specifications for the works and competitively tender them to ensure leaseholders get best value. Effective consultation with leaseholders ensures everyone is engaged with the works and how they are to be done. Regular site inspections during the construction phase help us deliver a successful project, on time and within budget. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ea19acf8ad64529a71a2288/1587649249245/ Maintenance & Major Works - Regular site inspections We provide quarterly detailed inspections, which are available for all leaseholders to view on our online portal. Prior to attending, we advise leaseholders of our planned inspection date should they wish to meet with us. Inspections aside, we will be routinely visiting your building every 4-6 weeks to ensure the highest level of management is maintained. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21ebfa12540e1f1c8de3b8/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Maintenance & Major Works https://www.blocnet.co.uk/environmentally-responsible daily 0.75 2020-04-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e8b0201d84e09477e21484a/1586168348319/ Environmentally Responsible - Our paperless approach reduces the impact on the environment. We issue all service charge demands and documentation electronically. We do not send paper copies and we ask all our suppliers to do the same. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e5000875d06171a4e23eaa8/1587377332001/ Environmentally Responsible - Operating as a virtual team BlocNet has successfully operated as a virtual team since 2009. Our staff have always been equipped to work remotely which has enabled us to spend more time with our clients and their buildings. When travelling we consider the environment and minimise the impact wherever possible. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ea069388cbfac3805496e37/1587571021686/ Environmentally Responsible - We encourage the use of green energy in the blocks we manage. Wherever possible we also encourage our suppliers and contractors to use environmentally responsible products and consider their environmental impact when travelling. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21ebcba917cc6d14aeae1e/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Environmentally Responsible https://www.blocnet.co.uk/memberships-and-affiliations daily 0.75 2020-06-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e3973fef76257747cc67ba0/1586184669820/LKP+Logo.gif Memberships & Affiliations - Members of LKP The Leasehold Knowledge Partnership is a national charity for leaseholders and secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group for leasehold and commonhold reform. BlocNet are proud to be an accredited managing agent, supporting the work of this charity by adhering to total transparency, good governance and open accounting. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e39728db4759d5b6a541b8c/1586184619828/RICS-Logo-reg-black.jpg Memberships & Affiliations - Regulated by RICS The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is the worlds leading professional body for standards in the property industry. BlocNet are proud to be regulated by RICS. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e8b12c65ad450540324bd3a/1586184823672/the-property-obudsman.jpg Memberships & Affiliations - Members of The Property Ombudsman BlocNet are members of the Property Ombudsman for Residential Leasehold Management. We strictly adhere to good practice in our day to day activities at all times. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ee0f3ef9bd3430a15133e8e/1591800824000/poster6_9_10255.jpg Memberships & Affiliations https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e1de9ef419ffa6ab0aa4fbe/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Memberships & Affiliations https://www.blocnet.co.uk/secure-online-portal daily 0.75 2020-05-05 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e8b04caea5e1555e83acd5b/1586169052205/ Secure On-line Portal - Leaseholders are encouraged to use the portal to raise property management and maintenance issues These will be promptly dealt with by our staff during office hours. We also have an out-of-hours helpline to ensure emergencies are dealt with immediately. Our Directors are on call at all times. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb17b115884e3671a7d5a18/1588689712224/25-DSC08876.jpg Secure On-line Portal - For leaseholders who do not have access to email With prior agreement, we will make alternative arrangements for the issue of invoices and general communications from BlocNet. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb17c06fca301714e41cf25/1588689941056/IMG_1664%252B-%252BCopy.jpg Secure On-line Portal - BlocNet are passionate about utilising the best technology for the benefit of our clients. Our secure on-line portal has been devised to allow our customers complete transparency. Details of all transactions and information relating to the management of their building can be viewed in real-time. All our leaseholders are given unique access to the portal where they can track the budget for their building, manage their service charge account, see supplier invoices and run up-to-date reports such as an expenditure analysis showing exactly where their service charge monies have been spent. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21ebb59713f54399943533/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Secure On-line Portal https://www.blocnet.co.uk/our-fees daily 0.75 2020-06-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e5d45005634e50ec007ed9a/1586170820414/fees1.jpg Our Fees - Our Fees Our fees begin from £245 per flat per year. We would be pleased to provide you with a proposal that meets your exact requirements. Please contact us to arrange a no-obligation meeting. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21ee594c57ec0e6028dc27/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Our Fees https://www.blocnet.co.uk/our-approach daily 0.75 2020-06-08 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e86fb05e9c584759add755d/1591617446986/ Our Approach - Value We have the expertise to make a real difference to the way your property is managed. We are a small team that focuses on efficiency and delivering a consistently high quality service to our leaseholders. All buildings require regular maintenance and repair. BlocNet ensures leaseholders get the best value for money at all times. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e87114b03fdc32984e6d4c8/1585910098888/ Our Approach - Integrity We challenge the traditional property management industry. Property Management is about individuals and personal engagement. BlocNet is a niche managing agent, appealing to those management boards who wish to play a proactive part in the way their blocks are managed and who value integrity and honesty in their working relationships. We do not take commission from expenditure made on your behalf and all discounts we achieve from our contractors or suppliers are passed on in full, to our clients. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e86f8d9130e984bfcf7f44c/1585903842679/ Our Approach - Transparency Our leaseholders have unrestricted access to all general information and expenditure relating to their building. All financial decisions made are in the interest of our leaseholders. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e1de9b1deb1924c4bf1142e/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Our Approach https://www.blocnet.co.uk/technical-excellence daily 0.75 2020-04-22 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e270f865129081051617203/1587569683289/image.jpg Technical Excellence - Technical Excellence BlocNet are not affiliated to any building or maintenance contractors but we do have a network of trusted suppliers which we are able to call upon for the benefit of our clients. We have the technical and professional expertise in-house to deliver major works programmes, including procurement though competitive tendering to achieve best value. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e27126a3f5cf3703bd2877d/1580308866550/image.jpg Technical Excellence - Set Square Surveyors Where necessary BlocNet can employ our independent Building Surveying partner, Set Square Surveyors, to ensure defects are correctly diagnosed, contractor’s work is of the highest possible standard, and major works are properly managed. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21e5a67cc7f93faf24840b/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Technical Excellence https://www.blocnet.co.uk/right-to-manage-expertise daily 0.75 2020-06-11 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e4aa1133c65953c68fd6297/1585842618568/MBS170127_06_l_gal.jpg Right to Manage Expertise - The Right to Manage procedure can be complicated and difficult to achieve successfully without expert help. BlocNet can undertake the whole Right to Manage process for you. Please contact us in confidence if you would like information on the process and how this might benefit you and your fellow leaseholders. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21f26dbb909c4a01cfe4ba/1580307874613/RTM.png Right to Manage Expertise - If you are unhappy with how your building is currently being managed under the 'Right to Manage' legislation you may have the legal right to replace the company that is currently managing it. With a successful ‘Right to Manage’ application, you and other leaseholders can take control of the day to day management and all financial aspects of your building. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e21eecfa917cc6d14af6728/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Right to Manage Expertise https://www.blocnet.co.uk/case-studies daily 0.75 2020-06-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb18b527de7465ccb00a6e7/1591370434857/37-DSC08926.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - Case Study, South West London Grade II listed Victorian conversion in South London. Benefits delivered: Repair and redecoration works to the roofs, rainwater goods, main walls, windows, common entrance lobbies and shared areas. Substantial reduction of buildings insurance premium. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ede3d55aaa1a70992944662/1591623024480/12-DSC08816.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - We will take on responsibility for all your day to day maintenance issues. But we will also identify where we might be able to deliver cost-effective benefits to your building to optimise your buildings life-span and ultimately reduce your service charge costs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ede3ed92746a420fbc70dd6/1591623448659/IMG_20190717_130612.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - Case Study, North London Victorian residential mansion block in North London. Benefits delivered: Restoring the building over the course of three years, including central boiler system. Internal redecoration retaining original features. Identifying asbestos and arranging removal programme. Successfully representing RMC directors at the First Tier Tribunal. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb18825089aa309744de4f5/1588693043196/9-DSC08800.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - Case Study, Central London Mixed use building in Central London. Benefits delivered: Considerable reduction in service charge costs. Extensive lift refurbishment works. Successfully negotiating compensation for the residents from Network Rail for the Crossrail project. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5eb1844a2da21b0620c44956/1588692070887/1-DSC08773.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - Case Study, East London Mixed use building comprising of 61 social, private and commercial properties built in 2009 in East London. Benefits delivered: Successfully identifying and resolving incorrect plant installation. Pro-actively dealing with the local authority to deal with public anti-social behaviour Internal common parts refurbishment. Considerably reducing service charge costs. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5ede3ba7f510a4510b4a86cc/1591622582149/HP%25252B2.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials - Case Study, West London Converted school, grade II listed residential building in the heart of London. Benefits delivered: Internal redecoration of common areas Planned external redecoration in 2020 Reducing service charge costs. Liasing with developer to ensure retrospective fire proofing carried out for compliance at no cost to leaseholders. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e5d4b35e282e6612314aa7d/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Case Studies and Testimonials https://www.blocnet.co.uk/covid-19 daily 0.75 2020-04-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5dd29460e07a6c731bdae6ec/t/5e8ae536e83f5a004680c2d0/1558965382740/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-05-copy.jpg Covid-19