What do you really need?

  • Registered Office address
  • Client Bank Account (protected funds)
  • Preparation of Expenditure Budgets
  • Control of Expenditure Payments
  • Collection of Service Charges
  • Recruitment of new Directors and file appointments/terminations with Companies House
  • Buildings insurance
  • Liability Insurances
  • Assistance with Insurance Claims
  • Membership Certificates
  • Occasional Memos to Members
  • General Building/Estate Information
  • Pre-sale or transfer enquiries answered
  • Preparation of Annual Accounts and
    distribution to Members with Commentary
  • Filing Confirmation Statements and Accounts (Companies House)
  • Review of energy contracts
  • Monitor individual accounts

The Pros:

  • Administration functions all under control
  • Named Account Manager
  • No disruption if the ‘responsible person’ moves away
  • Neighbours not collecting funds from each other
  • No one person need provide the registered office address
  • Director(s) not required to sign up for the bank account
  • Online access to:
    ‘Members Area’
    Building and/or Estate Information
    Factsheets
    Links to Useful Information

What does this leave for you to do?

  • Appoint at least one Director from amongst the Members
  • Approve the Accounts and the Forecast
  • Monitor services provided
  • Report unsatisfactory service / faults
  • Engage the contractors you may need or ask for our assistance
    or choose from our list of recommended tradesmen and professionals
  • Liaise with AA when necessary