SERVICES DEEMED AS ‘ESSENTIAL’

Welcome to our partner support services, which are predominantly provided by B-hive Property Solutions. In addition, we have surveying services and a panel supplied by Shaw & Company, as well as property insurance services provided by Alexander Bonhill. These services are designed to ensure you can provide all the essential services to your block management customers.

Compliance is an ever-growing topic in leasehold management and you can rest assured we’ve got you covered.

Our services, some of which are statutory, are often regulatory requirements that are necessary for most buildings during their life cycle.

    B-hive Property Solutions

    B-hive Property Solutions’ services are all encompassing, across all disciplines to enable block and estate managers to operate profitably and compliantly. The machinery behind the scenes is scalable, meaning we are fully equipped to cope with the complexity that sits within property management and the tools needed to enhance the service delivery.

    B-hive Property Solutions provide the back-office solutions which include client finance and service charge accounting, along with services deemed as ‘essential’,

    B-HIVE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS

    COMPANY SECRETARIAL

    Many private limited companies, such as resident management companies (RMCs) choose to have their appointed Managing Agent act as Company Secretary.

    B-hive Property Solutions provide company secretarial services and can act as the Company Secretary. Our team are fully equipped to deal with all administrative duties, including submitting information to statutory authorities, filing the confirmation statement and company accounts, as well as managing the register of directors and shareholders.

    In addition, we have in place a centralised communications team who ensure client details are kept up-to-date and managed in accordance with GDPR.

    Company Secretarial

    With specialist software and secure electronic links to Companies House, our Co Sec team already look after over 1,800 companies. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our company secretarial service solution.

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    INSURANCE

    Insurance

    B-hive Property Solutions’ in-house insurance brokers, Alexander Bonhill (an independent body, regulated by the FCA), can arrange a comprehensive insurance package for all types of properties. Alexander Bonhill can help clients gain the maximum value from their property insurance by providing market-driven experience, help and advice

    The types of insurance covered include: Building, Public liability, Engineering, Directors and Offices.

    Their specialist team are well versed on unique issues such as a hard market and are fully equipped to ensure practical solutions are in place to help prevent unnecessary losses and accidents.

    Alexander Bonhill’s experience sets their precedence and to date, they have secured approx. 5,000 policies for close to 2,000 blocks, with a combined value of over £2 billion. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our in-house insurance service solution.

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    HEALTH & SAFETY

    B-hive Property Solutions’ Health and Safety team are comprised of specialist inspectors whose training and experience is geared towards safety management in the residential block industry.

    Each year B-hive Property Solutions’ Health and Safety team perform health, safety and fire risk assessments for thousands of properties and hundreds of asbestos inspections across the UK.

    Our clients can rest assured that the managed property is in safe hands, as the services performed are in compliance with the latest fire and building government legislations.

    Health & Safety

    The team can ensure the safety of residents by providing a variety of services, ranging from fire safety inspections to asbestos surveying to project management for Asbestos removal and/or remedial. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our health and safety service solution.

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    OUT-OF-HOURS

    Out-of-Hours

    B-hive Property Solutions’ Out-of-Hours service is a subscription only service, operating from 5.30pm – 9am on weekdays.

    The service is operational 24/7 on weekends and bank holidays. Essentially, you can speak to an expert as and when you need.

    Our team treat all incoming calls as emergencies and will speak to residents to collate information, assess the best course of action and deliver the outstanding customer service that is expected from us.

    Our clients can rest assured, only approved and trusted contractors are used to attend site visits. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our out-of-hours service solution.

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    SURVEYING

    Shaw and Co Chartered Surveyors specialise in servicing the block management sector on all manner of building surveying and valuation issues relating to both residential, mixed use and commercial properties. Regulated by RICS, the team can ensure that buildings are maintained, repaired and serviced in a legally compliant and cost-effective manner.

    The Shaw and Co team perform survey work throughout southern England and in addition the team operate a large surveyor panel made up of 37 independent surveying firms, comprising both national and localised firms throughout the UK. This means that wherever you operate your surveying needs can be fulfilled.

    Surveyors

    Please visit www.shawandco.co.uk or alternatively you can contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our surveying service solution.

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    CONTRACTOR ACCREDITATION SCHEME

    Contractor Accreditation Scheme

    B-hive Property Solutions’ Contractor Accreditation Scheme ensures all clients receive a reliable and highly professional service from the contractors that we appoint to work on a property.

    Our contractors are vetted across different areas, including Insurance Cover, Company Information, VAT registration, Trade Memberships and Health & Safety compliance.

    The scheme requires all contractors to complete a registration and accreditation application, allowing us to ensure all relevant background checks take place before appointed to carry out any work. The team carefully monitor services provided and ensure all legal documents are kept up to date.

    All approved contractors are registered to a centralised database, accessible to our partner network. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our contractor accreditation scheme solution.

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    SECTION 20 / MAJOR WORKS

    Section 20 is part of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended) and requires Landlords to consult with Leaseholders when they intend to carry out qualifying works where any one Leaseholder’s contribution to the cost of those works is expected to be £250 or more (inclusive of VAT). The Section 20 Consultation process intends to protect Leaseholders from paying unnecessary large amounts of money for work carried out to their building

    Section 20/Major Works

    Our in-house team of specialists can issue Section 20 Notices on behalf of a client and manage the major works administration. Contact the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more information about our our S20 / Major Works service solution.

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    SITE STAFF SOLUTIONS

    Site Staff Solutions

    At B-hive Site Staff Solutions we can assist clients with the employment of site staff, without the client facing any of the liability and obligations that can typically be associated with direct employment. We currently employ and manage a mixture of roles including estate managers, caretakers, concierge, night wardens, cleaners and gardeners. B-hive Site Staff Solutions can provide a fully inclusive Management, HR and Payroll Service.

    We also provide a full administrative support package for clients who directly employ their own staff which can include many of the same elements as the B-hive Employed Site Staff package, with payroll, HR and Health & Safety  Training.

    Established in 2004, B-hive Site Staff Solutions is operational in 50 developments across the UK and currently employs over 100 site staff. Please contact the B-hive Block Management team for more information about our site staff solution.

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    GET IN TOUCH

    Would you like to discuss our proposition? Get in touch with the B-hive Block Management Partners team for more details and we will also send you our service brochure. Alternatively, you may prefer to speak in confidence with our independent management consultants – Add Melon Ltd (Contact; David Brown, Director) www.addmelon.co.uk.

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