When you have questions, worries or concerns relating to your property, we know you want answers quickly. With over 20 years of experience in property management solutions, we are in the unique position of understanding the issues that occur frequently, and the concerns and questions our domestic and commercial clients have. We thought therefore we would make this blog a space to unpick some of those issues and give you some useful advice.

Questions on commercial properties

• What is preventative maintenance for commercial buildings? 

Preventative maintenance is a developed strategy that ensures a commercial building is kept in good working order. This may comprise an inventory, a schedule of inspection, a service plan and repairs and upkeep on equipment or key aspects of the building, such as the roof. 

• Who is responsible for commercial building maintenance?

Whilst the asset may be owned by an organisation or individual, commercial tenants have a lease and are bound by the schedule of conditions. In short, both parties are responsible and have a vested interest in maintaining the building but anyone leasing a commercial property must ensure they abide by the schedule of conditions, particularly towards the end of the lease. 

• What property maintenance tasks can a professional property company help with?

The short answer is everything. There is a whole raft of tasks that should be carried out to ensure the building remains functional and the business profitable. Maintenance is also key to protecting the value of the asset itself. Commercial properties are unique, both in shape, size, and purpose, and all of this must be considered and developed in the maintenance schedule. From roof repairs to damp treatment, fixing leaks and exterior upkeep, such as gardens or painting, a commercial property company can help.

Domestic property questions

• What part of my house should I maintain every year?

There are numerous areas which should get your attention such as gutters, plumbing, and fire and security devices. These are the obvious ones as falling behind in upkeep can mean extensive damage or worse potential harm to the inhabitants.

• How much should I put aside for property maintenance?

It will largely depend on the age of your property, but if homeowners put aside between 1 and 4% of the value of the property each year, it will provide a small pot that you can dip into. Bear in mind, however, there will always be expenses that are either unexpected or not annual such as boiler issues.

• Why is my house so cold?

There is a whole range of causes for this, and the most common are substandard windows, lack of insulation, poorly fitted doors and an inefficient boiler. Check the seals on your windows, invest in a decent front door that keeps the warm air in and the cold air out and check your roof space for insulation.

We have only scratched the surface of the questions we hear from our customers so if you want to ask something we have not covered, please do book a call with one of our friendly capable team today and let us put your mind at rest.