https://www.servicechargeassociates.co.uk/intro daily 1.0 2023-03-08 https://www.servicechargeassociates.co.uk/about daily 0.75 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615413643183-HMUM54P5RLB3XY0E8PQU/SCA+Group+photo.jpg About https://www.servicechargeassociates.co.uk/servicechargeadvice daily 0.75 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615421894167-M4YHUE60A1D9YKAISMVQ/unsplash-image-b3UB4atub6U.jpg Service Charge Advice - Service Charge Consultancy Whether you are levying service charges upon tenants or paying service charges as an occupier, Service Charge Associates offer to landlords, tenants and managing agents a thorough and informed review. We will analyse your data to highlight high cost areas and/or poor value for money and will identify the potential for efficiencies, together with possible savings, whilst promoting a fair and transparent service charge. Depending on your requirements, we can offer a service charge review free of charge. Our service charge reviews provide recommendations for further action. Should this be of interest, we can be appointed to take forward the issues highlighted and realise the opportunities to make changes in liaison with the managing agents/landlord and building occupiers. Our aim is that communications between tenants and managing agents are improved, service standards are challenged and that best value is achieved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615415765332-EEAAP26IC26YOCTMSWLK/unsplash-image-Dfay_PcHm-E.jpg Service Charge Advice - Service Charge Audits If your building seems to cost more than you feel it should or you would value a "health check" to assess how the service charge is being managed, a service charge audit will help provide a detailed appraisal. Our service charge audits assess and comment on: RICS compliance Timeliness (and accuracy of) budgets, certificates and other information. Transparency, communication and consultation. Sinking / reserve fund collections. Consistent use of cost codes. Explanation of cost variances and clarity of information provided. Lease compliance Appropriateness of cost recovery, application of service charge caps and apportionments. Consideration of alternative courses of action. Proactivity in fulfilling lease obligations. Value for money Benchmarking. Prospects for potential efficiency opportunities and economies. Cost benefit assessments. Tendering and market testing. Financial compliance Accuracy of financial accounting. Compliance with service contract provisions and charging mechanisms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615421740831-CQQ0EL72K232F23Q2H2I/unsplash-image-PXU__WOzmZU.jpg Service Charge Advice - Service Charge Set-up Whether you are looking to start up a new service charge regime or overhaul an existing one, we can assist in providing you with technical advice, including: Due diligence surveys. Service contracts and procurement. Apportionments. Service charge budgets and accounting. Service charge certificates. Planned maintenance. Sinking funds and cash flow planning. RICS code compliance. Management fee levels and scope. Tenant meetings and consultation. We have over 60 years experience in advising on service charge related matters and a team of qualified engineers and surveyors to work with you and your property team. https://www.servicechargeassociates.co.uk/professional-services daily 0.75 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615415366111-ZQWUOG0T07E6K4KISCT0/unsplash-image-Ftd7PFhnmxg.jpg Professional Services - Dilapidations Service Charge Associates offer consultancy services designed to successfully settle dilapidations claims at lease expiry. Having represented both landlords and tenants upon numerous claims, utilising extensive experience of lease interpretation, building fabric elements and M&E installations, we are well positioned to advise landlords upon the compilation of a justifiable claim or to act for tenants in defending a claim received. Negotiating within the framework of The Dilapidations Protocol 2015, we are able to achieve the most cost effective settlement for the client. Furthermore, drawing upon extensive project co-ordination experience, Service Charge Associates can also specify, tender and manage completion of works on behalf of tenants to mitigate, and in some instances eliminate, their dilapidations liability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615421546511-CI8MFT5UT7P9YJPXPOZ5/unsplash-image-baII27W6z7k.jpg Professional Services - Project Co-ordination Service Charge Associates are able to offer Project Co-ordination skills to landlords and tenants on projects as diverse as stone cladding repairs to chiller replacements. We have in-house design and management experience relating to both building fabric elements and mechanical and electrical installations. Projects may start with a feasibility study, which will consider the possible options and estimated costs. We can then move on to specification writing, competitive tendering, tender reporting and placement of orders with contractors, dependent on the needs of the client. During the on-site phase, we provide liaison between the contractors, client and occupiers, ensuring that the works are completed with the minimum of disruption, on time, and to budget. We ensure that the works are compliant to specification and timely final accounts are issued. We then monitor the completed works through the defects liability period. We often look for innovative solutions using our vast experience of working within the construction and building services industries. Where relevant, we can act as CDM (Construction Design & and Management) Principal Designer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615416003922-2ZGTZSNAT9TFT16BIHMQ/unsplash-image-RlFLtdjoCXI.jpg Professional Services - Planned Maintenance Advice Maintenance of M & E plant is essential to maintain operational performance and efficiency, longevity and optimum use of energy. At Service Charge Associates we can undertake an in depth review of your maintenance requirements, including existing contracts, compile / review Planned Preventative Maintenance {PPM} programmes, and carry out in depth surveys of plant to ensure that it is being maintained and operated in the most efficient manner. We can also undertake contract re-tenders, M & E dilapidations surveys, together with feasibility and energy reports. Our main aim is to reduce your on-going costs, and energy usage, whilst maintaining or where possible, improving the operation of the services and extending the longevity of the plant. Our building surveyors can also undertake building fabric condition surveys and prepare planned maintenance schedules to ensure that the cyclical and one-off repairs and maintenance work are undertaken at the appropriate intervals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615417546075-JLHJ33HK38OIAQYIFFPU/unsplash-image-V4ZYJZJ3W4M.jpg Professional Services - Energy Assessment Service Charge Associates carry out surveys of building services plant and equipment to ensure the optimum use of energy and the most competitive tariffs are being charged. Our aim is to reduce your energy usage, whilst maintaining or where possible, improving the operation of the services. Where appropriate, the following checks can be undertaken: An in-depth survey of the operation of the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure it controls all devices efficiently. A review of temperature set points and plant operating times at the building. Measure the operational efficiency of boilers, chillers, lifts and ventilation plant, which are high energy-consuming equipment. An assessment of the lighting controls and lighting types in order to ensure best practice and optimum energy efficiency. Evaluate existing energy contracts including re-tenders and review of tariff rates to ensure value for money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615417177251-737WBDJUYP9Y3IF6TA5G/TMS.png Professional Services - Transition Management Service Charge Associates are offering a "one stop shop" service to assist tenants through the minefield of property matters businesses face when coming to the end of a lease, including: Lease end service charge management Dilapidations & project co-ordination Agency advice to find new premises Due diligence Design & management of fit-out works Move management & procurement of services Lease, service charge and energy assessments The TMS process ideally starts two years prior to your lease end date, but can be commenced at any stage along the process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615417763672-0DPCZ1FUS15FC38B921L/unsplash-image-SDUHLQeGpf4.jpg Professional Services - Rent Collection Whether working for Landlords or tenants with sub-let space, Service Charge Associates manage the rent collection activities to ensure that the correct amounts are invoiced, collected and accounted for from your tenants. We review leases to ensure that the rents are properly raised, service charges recovered and insurances procured, as appropriate. We are registered with and audited by RICS Regulation and subscribe to the Client's Money Protection Scheme for your peace of mind. We use our bespoke property management software to manage a client ledger, track invoices, manage debtors, document transactions and provide financial reporting. As our systems are bespoke, we can adjust the format of outputs to meet your own reporting requirements. When service charges are passed through to sub-tenants, the amounts differ from year to year. If there is a service charge cap, the amount invoiced by the landlord may not be the appropriate cost to recover from sub-tenants. These differences can often lead to an under recovered amount, if not adjusted appropriately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615419264474-7TA4SN5VU9NA0I95OKKX/unsplash-image-0LAJfSNa-xQ.jpg Professional Services - Property Management Support We provide assistance to landlords and managing agents with a range of services to assist with the management of service charges. These include: Service charge set-up Lease analysis Prior year assessments of sums recovered Service charge budgeting Service charge certification Planned maintenance / lifecycle planning Rent collection Insurance procurement and reinstatement valuations Debtor control Financial reporting Compliance auditing Realtime expenditure tracking Accounts payable Please contact us with your requirements and we will offer a bespoke service to accommodate your needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615418047888-2VYZXUMF26DZB5Y4ESUN/unsplash-image-5fNmWej4tAA.jpg Professional Services - Capital Allowances What are Capital Allowances Capital Allowances is a form of tax relief which provides a cash benefit by reducing the amount of tax payable against income for individuals or profits for businesses. The tax relief is available for certain property expenditure, such as: Second hand property acquisitions, fitting out property, refurbishment of existing property, extensions to existing property and new build developments. The Benefit of Capital Allowances The tax relief claimed creates a cash saving and can be viewed as reducing the cost of those qualifying property assets. For example: Typical office refurbishment: £200,000 Eligible expenditure for Capital Allowances: £160,000 Tax Cash Saving based on 19% Corporate Tax Payer: £ 30,400 Net cost of the refurbishment: £169,600 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615418413770-UT0ZRKFTKKWMU7GP3NOC/unsplash-image-b5POxb2aL9o.jpg Professional Services - Portfolio Review If your company has expanded due to a merger or acquisition or you are looking to reduce overheads by removing excess space, we can assist in consolidating your portfolio by providing you with analytical information and advice about your portfolio. We review leases, analyse occupational costs and review how well each building fits with your business requirements. Our experience in reviewing property costs and understanding how buildings operate provide us a unique perspective on which buildings would offer the best environment for your business. We can provide benchmarking and comparative analysis across your portfolio to identify which buildings perform and serve your needs and which buildings should be relinquished. We advise on lease exit strategies, move management, space planning and many other ways to improve on occupational efficiencies. No matter how large or small your portfolio, contact us today to discuss your requirements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615418979544-SFF3X3FXFDB9D3WY2L39/unsplash-image-SNXqu0RRVVo.jpg Professional Services - Insurance Benchmark Working with brokers and underwriters, Service Charge Associates can review, prioritise and benchmark your insurance portfolio to identify high insurance premiums, review cover and seek reductions to your renewal premium. Whether you have a portfolio of buildings or a single building, we can assess whether the insurance premium is reasonable. A benchmark quotation can demonstrate that significant reductions are possible and provide a robust basis for a reduction to the charges either by taking the benchmark quote or by negotiating with the landlord’s existing provider. The extent of saving potential depends upon many factors, such as types of property, size, location and the number of properties within the portfolio. Upon initial discussion and review of a list we will be able to provide some targets and estimates as to achievable against provisional timelines. https://www.servicechargeassociates.co.uk/legal-services daily 0.75 2021-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615420758746-JEPXJS0SP15NXDTC4QXV/unsplash-image-vph3ezH-tCM.jpg Legal Services - Existing or draft lease review We are trained and experienced in reading lease agreements and interpreting the appropriate recoverability of service charge and other building costs. We can advise you on proposed service charge provisions in draft leases to identify potential irrecoverable costs and proposed wording to improve lease provisions in your favour, such as: Repairing and maintenance provisions for the building fabric, M&E plant and lifts. The range of service contracts that should be included. The appropriateness of fund provisions. Apportionment basis. Access provisions. Dilapidations provisions. The accuracy of common parts and demised premises definitions. Any additional heads of expenditure that should be included or removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615420178360-AA0JIGZ4I0IKF7FIN7IX/unsplash-image-ots0EOYuGtU.jpg Legal Services - Conveyancing Assistance Many leases are generic and do not correspond well with the building specifics. We can undertake an assessment of the lease, visit the building and advise on the appropriateness of the proposed lease drafting. Therefore, we can ensure that our advice is tailored to your specific needs at the proposed building. This could be undertaken at the same time as a condition survey of the demised space to capture the condition prior to the commencement of the lease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049267f8e3095436156bc79/1615420403243-BMYRGK1FFGHPEHLWW1CM/unsplash-image-OwqLxCvoVxI.jpg Legal Services - Dispute Resolution Our team of experts can assist the resolution of service charge disputes. We can act as mediators to help disputing parties reach settlements or as independent experts jointly appointed by the disputing parties to determine the most equitable solution. Our team are ideally placed and trained for the role required. We work with landlord's or tenant's solicitors to advise on service charges and other technical matters. Often our condition surveys of mechanical and electrical equipment or building fabric are necessary to assist the resolution of technically disputed matters and cost recovery in accordance with lease provisions. 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