Trinity Property Group has been managing residential and commercial properties across Essex for over 15 years. We provide professional block management services that keep your operations running smoothly without the every-day hassle.
Essex property has changed considerably since we started working here in 2009. The London commuters looking for better value, young families moving out for schools, and the regeneration projects in and around the region have combined to alter the market. We have dealt with everything from converted period houses in Saffron Walden to the contemporary apartment blocks that have sprung up around railway stations across the county over the past decade.
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We Know Essex Properties
Essex is a large county, but we are strategically based to cover it effectively. With most enquiries answered the same day and our local contractor network guaranteeing fast response times if things need fixing, being Essex-based means understanding how urgently things need to be sorted when heating fails in January or when drainage problems emerge – you can rest assured that we’ll be on hand to get things done.
Changing Management Companies
Thinking of changing management companies? We have handled numerous handovers throughout Essex. They can be pretty disruptive at first, and we are the first to admit this, but we try and reduce the chaos whenever possible.
We start with a comprehensive building survey and thorough review of existing records. In Essex, we often find that maintenance issues have been patched rather than properly addressed, or financial records that don't quite stack up.
Residents often have queries and sometimes strong feelings about past arrangements. We hold an early meeting to introduce ourselves and address any concerns. Essex residents appreciate straight talking and competence - and that is what they get.
Essex Success Stories
Our long-term clients include a converted Victorian maltings building in Colchester which we started managing in 2014. The last management company had ongoing problems with subsidence and had not properly managed the shared, and quite complicated, heating system. The conversion was full of character, but expensive and expensive and complicated to run.
We engaged with companies that appreciated the age of these Essex buildings and understood the challenges of the clay soils. Over time, we resolved the heating and subsidence monitoring issues, which, in most case, were the result of the poor conversion work done originally. We managed to achieve this in a year and a half and now the residents are also satisfied with the service charges which is in line with the operational costs.
Another example is a 1970s building in Chelmsford that was under our care since 2017. The agents who were there before us were not very attentive and due to this, the communal corridors, the car park had ongoing issues, and many residents were thinking of leaving. We managed to repair the car park with new surfacing, improved the entrance corridors of the building, and upgraded the failing door entry system. Property values in this building are now quite high.
Not directly related to Essex, we had a tricky mixed-use development project near Braintree, which is a big town south of London and west of Essex. The building had a few pesky water ingress issues that came to life during a couple of rounds of nasty weather. On a different note, there also seemed to be a somewhat unresolved tension between the commercial and residential leaseholders. This was not exactly the easiest project we had tackled, but we managed to make stern progress through the claims and worked as a go between the different parties. The building is now weatherproof, and the different communities get along a lot better, with the tension between the two being nonexistent.
There are certain challenges connected with properties in Essex, which not all companies necessarily coming from outside of the region understand. Subsidence due to clay soil is very real in many areas, requiring proper monitoring and understanding. Properties that are coastal have different maintenance considerations, while inland properties have their own issues. The commuter economy affects many Essex developments, properties near railway stations often exhibiting higher turnover and different management considerations. Some areas have mixed-use buildings that require careful handling between commercial and residential interests. Planning restrictions in conservation areas can complicate maintenance work. We know which local councils are helpful and which ones need careful handling, plus we understand the processes for getting consent for necessary repairs in different parts of Essex.
Our partners and colleagues are proudly accredited by relevant industry bodies. This provides reassurance to our clients that we are committed to providing a consistent and high level of service.
Get in touch Today for a No Obligation Quote for Your Needs!
Whether you are currently experiencing problems with your management company or just considering options to receive better value and service, we are happy to discuss your situation in a straightforward manner.With partners and colleagues accredited by ARMA and RICS, we can offer reassurance on professional standards in an industry that has had its fair share of problems.
Contact us today for an honest quote about your block management needs in Essex.
Trinity Property Group-managing residential properties in Essex since 2009.
