Property management

Whether a Commercial or Residential property, Foxes experts can help to manage it.

All commercial and residential types in the South West are covered, from large-scale shopping centres to rural estates, residential blocks to telecom sites. Our advice and services can be applied to a single asset or full portfolio, helping with the day-to-day running of the property, as well as long-term strategies.

From day-to-day management to advising developers on the design of communal areas, we take care of anything and everything relating to apartment blocks and their communal areas

We work closely with developers to ensure that everything, from lifts to gardens, are designed so that they can be managed practically and cost effectively. We then offer advice and assistance to set service charge budgets, provide pre-completion consultancy to the house builders, and carry out consultations for major works and long-term agreements.

Advice and assistance for achieving practical and cost-effective management
Our clients range from investor funds to private landlords and resident management companies, with properties across the spectrum, from 500-unit new-builds to converted blocks in prime estates.

We deal with the tendering and management of maintenance contracts, and the appointment and management of onsite staff to ensure the smooth running of the building. The team has a wealth of experience managing a variety of residential assets for a multitude of clients, so we are often called for expert witness and mediation.

We are Often Asked What We Do For Our Fee…

Many residents think that the role of the managing agent is simply to send out bills and pay contractors. Residential management involves a lot more than this – we are responsible for maintaining and enhancing the value of your investmeWe are Often Asked What We Do For Our Fee…

Maintain a full financial service from budgeting, collection of service charge and ground rent, payment of contractors, preparation of interim financial reports and draft annual accounts.
Appointing and supervising local reliable contractors for routine servicing and maintenance.
Providing a point of contact for residents and dealing promptly and courteously with questions, queries and problems relating to the property.
Operating a work and purchase order system for the property to ensure that for the property to ensure that contractors are formally instructed, supervised and promptly paid.
Undertake routine inspections of the property, both internally and externally.
Arranging and monitoring buildings insurance. Dealing with claims. We also arrange directors and officers insurance, lift engineering insurance and terrorism cover.
Arranging and attending meetings with resident directors and other residents in order to discuss the management of the building and maintain a good working relationship with our client.
Preparation of specifications, obtaining tenders and instructing major works and special projects and working with other professionals and specialists.
Ensuring the property complies with current fire, electrical and other safety regulations in order to protect occupants and contractors.

To always listen to the views of residents and act in their best interest.nt and ensuring you are safe and comfortable in the surroundings of your home. Our main duties are summarised as follows:-

Maintain a full financial service from budgeting, collection of service charge and ground rent, payment of contractors, preparation of interim financial reports and draft annual accounts.
Appointing and supervising local reliable contractors for routine servicing and maintenance.
Providing a point of contact for residents and dealing promptly and courteously with questions, queries and problems relating to the property.
Operating a work and purchase order system for the property to ensure that for the property to ensure that contractors are formally instructed, supervised and promptly paid.
Undertake routine inspections of the property, both internally and externally.
Arranging and monitoring buildings insurance. Dealing with claims. We also arrange directors and officers insurance, lift engineering insurance and terrorism cover.
Arranging and attending meetings with resident directors and other residents in order to discuss the management of the building and maintain a good working relationship with our client.
Preparation of specifications, obtaining tenders and instructing major works and special projects and working with other professionals and specialists.
Ensuring the property complies with current fire, electrical and other safety regulations in order to protect occupants and contractors.
To always listen to the views of residents and act in their best interest.

Effective, efficient property management can make a fundamental difference to business – but it’s a complicated and broad discipline, covering everything from technical services and energy management to tenancy agreements.

How we can help you

Our objective is clear – to help you establish, maintain and increase the capital and rental value of your property.

Our people understand the needs of owners and occupiers – and how to meet these in order to maximise the potential of their assets.

Our expertise

Our expertise covers all areas of asset, property and facilities management and property accounting. Included in the services we provide are strategies to maximise investment performance, health and safety assessments and income collection and reporting.

Tailored solutions

From specifications of a diverse range of services to ongoing facilities management and support services, our offices around the world provide quality, cost effective and sustainable facilities management solutions, tailored to the needs of our clients.

For more information, please contact the appropriate regional office.