Tom joined Alexandre Boyes in 2025, bringing experience in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability within the property sector. He has led consultancy projects for...

As leaseholders increasingly seek value from their service charges, the need for effective, intelligent block management has never been greater. At Alexandre Boyes, we combine...

Another long awaited overhaul to the private rental sector (PRS) is the minimum EPC rating a landlord must have, one inherited and revisited by the...

The private rental sector (PRS) is still on the edge of a major overhaul however its looking likely 2025 will see implementation at some point....

Alexandre Boyes not only focus on delivering professional personable services we are committed to making positive contributions and differences no matter how small. From climate...

Justin is our new Estate and Block Manager, bringing with him over 7 years of experience in the property sector. He began his career as...

Appointing a new managing agent can be daunting and a leap of faith. At Alexandre Boyes we believe a managing agent should be open and...

Hello Reader, in this blog we explore a key benefit of using the Alexandre Boyes Block Management in Tunbridge Wells – complimentary use of the...

What is a Reinstatement Cost Assessment (RCA)? Put simply it’s an assessment on how much it would cost to rebuild a property from scratch, like...

The Alexandre Boyes offices will be closing over the festive holidays whilst still operating our Out of Hours Assistance for Fully Managed Lettings Tenants and...

We are frequently asked ‘Why am I being charged £50 (inc vat) to pay my service charges by monthly standing order’? What’s the short answer?...

‘Rabbit’, ‘White Rabbit’ ‘Pinch Pinch’ it’s the 1st of the month. On this day in history August 1st 1998, twenty-six years ago Alexandre Boyes opened...

Julie is an accomplished property expert who manages Alexandre Boyes Prime Portfolio including a handpicked mix of new builds, developments, historical estates & Grade II...

The Alexandre Boyes Tunbridge Wells block management team are often asked the same questions about service charges. This blog pulls together the most common Q&As…...

Many lettings landlords leave regulation compliance to their letting agent opting for a fully managed service but many landlords opt for let only or rent...

Back in 2023 we posted an opening banking article and how its used in block management. In March 2024 RICS published guidance for their regulated...

Over recent years the block management industry has faced an influx of fire safety legislation and regulations including communal and flat fire doors. So, what...

The Renters Reform Bill has been a much talked about topic in recent months. The media reporting mixed information causing scaremongering and confusion over the...

“My Ministers will bring forward a bill to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and...

This week, on October 23rd, the long awaited Rent Reform Bill (the Bill) had its third hearing in the House of Commons. Michael Gove, the...

Leaseholders who own or manage a block of flats or development can form companies typically called Residents’ Management Companies (RMCs) or Right to Manage Companies...

The Alexandre Boyes offices will be operating different opening hours over the Bank Holidays but are still on hand to offer out of hours assistance...

On February 9th, 2023 the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee  published their report on the current Governments proposals to overhaul the Private Rental Sector...

In this blog we put the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee’s report released on the 9th February 2023 under the spotlight, considering the current...

Kevin joined the Alexandre Boyes block management team back in 2015 and is a Property Manager with over 30 years experience in the property industry....

Rachel joined the Alexandre Boyes team in 2015 becoming Lettings Manager in 2018. Rachel has extensive local knowledge having grown up in the area, ten...

Open banking is a developing trend using “financial technology” (fintech) companies to compete with traditional financial ways to deliver financial services. Why does Open Banking exist?...

Here at Alexandre Boyes we promote training for the whole team and professional membership. As a regulated firm we are required to keep training records...

At the end of 2022 Kate Boyes took time out to give an interview about her career, the origins of Alexandre Boyes, founding Resident block...

The Alexandre Boyes offices will be operating different Christmas opening hours over the festive holidays but are still on hand to offer out of hours...