Block management companies will usually be in place to look after blocks of flats and ensure that everything runs smoothly in terms of their upkeep. They will be able to arrange gardeners, cleaners, maintenance people, decorators – but can they also organise for large repairs to take place, such as putting in new windows?

Block management companies will certainly be able to organise this but they will need consent from the building’s landlords. They will need to liaise closely with the landlord anyway, so this shouldn’t be too out of the ordinary. The landlords might be private owners, or they could be a group of residents who own individual flats and also share the freehold for the property. Either way, they will need to work with the block management company to rectify issues such as this. The block management company can then obtain quotes from various contractors and ensure the work is carried out to a high standard.