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Third-party transaction service providers…What’s it all about?

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 firms (we are one) about these third-party transaction service providers. What are third-party transaction service providers? Internet-based payment processing services i.e. those providing opening banking services. Which one does Alexandre […]

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Fire doors – Frequently Asked Questions

Rachel North

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 does the legislation say? How is Alexandre Boyes assisting clients stay compliant? Alexandre Boyes work with clients to ensure each block has a fire door inspection (FDI) completed by a

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The King’s Speech & the Leasehold and Freehold Bill

Rachel North

“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 tackling the exploitation of millions of homeowners through punitive service charges.” King Charles III 2023 Speech Alexandre Boyes is ahead of the game – The Portal A key aim of

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Lettings Update October 2023 – The Rent Reform Bill

Rachel North

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 current Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities confirmed that the Government ‘will bring forward changes to ensure that the student market, which operates differently from other aspects

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Do you need a company secretary and how can Alexandre Boyes assist?

Rachel North

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 (RTMs). These companies must have at least one director, and the director/s are legally responsible for running the company. You can read Alexandre Boyes previous blog on who can be

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Easter & May Bank Holidays 2023

Rachel North

The Alexandre Boyes offices will be operating different opening hours over the Bank Holidays. Below are our Bank Holiday opening hours: – You should also check with your own main suppliers but here are a few main supply SOS numbers: Enjoy the Bank Holidays and let us hope the sun is shining!

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A Q&A with our block & estate management’s Kevin Guthrie

Rachel North

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. Kevin is a member of the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) and an Associate Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). In this interview Kevin talks about

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Open Banking…how is this used by Alexandre Boyes block & estate management?

Rachel North

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? In 2016, The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a report on the UK’s retail banking market concluding older, larger banks need do little to gain new business, whilst newer banks struggled

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Continual Professional Development – What’s it all about?

Rachel North

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 for all staff members, and those that are professional members with bodies such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ARLA PropertyMark (ARLA) and the Institute of Residential Property Management

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An insight into lettings, block management and tech

Rachel North

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 management software, and her own insight into lettings, block management and tech. Let’s jump right in with question one… We know the brand name but tell us a little more

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