Working With

BNS works with a number of Freeholders, either from direct appointment or through request from a group of Leaseholders. This approach to reporting is slightly different to a more traditional Residential Management Company set up. However, we like to adopt a transparent approach. Freeholders correctly and contractually, require to be updated and reported to regularly. Naturally we undertake this as per the agreed terms. However, we will always consider the property owners when this set up applies, reporting and communicating fully on all aspects of management of the development they reside in.

By working with the Leaseholders we manage the relationship and expectations of all parties involved. Without distraction Freeholders can concentrate on their core business and be sure that their investment is well maintained and administered.

Often working with Freeholders in a positive manner, BNS can help avoid costly RTM processes by providing a personal and proactive service. We tailor our service to suit various requirements ranging from Ground Rent collection to full management.

BNS views an appointed Letting Agent as an extension of the owner of the property within a communal living development. As such we will recognise and proactively interact with your appointed Letting Agent, where desired. This ensures that service is given without the requirement to involve the individual owner directly on a regular basis. Both parties, BNS and your Letting Agent, will keep owners informed of undertakings, appointments and future plans either in traditional means or via our online portal.

The Right to Manage (RTM) process can be a complex one. However, following the right procedures and legal processes, with or without Solicitors assistance, will ensure that schemes can control the future management of their development.

BNS has the contacts to assist and advise in this process. We work closely to assist Solicitors to reduce inflated administration costs while ensuring the process is undertaken in a complaint manner.

Naturally, once RTM status is achieved, BNS can assist in the management of developments and scheme of owners. We ensure compliance is met to the Freeholder and act in the very best interest of owners.

There are options available to owners prior to undertaking a long-winded RTM process. Please get in touch for advice where required.

As legislation, compliance and Health & Safety become more and more prevalent, the inevitability of the Property Management industry being formally regulated is not a question of if, but when.

Directors and owners who self manage within Residential Management and Right to Manage Companies are highly accountable and responsible for their actions and decisions. Ensuring their development and Company meet their statutory and legal obligations is essential.

The world is changing and we are acutely aware of how busy life is. Having a reliable agent proactively looking after one of your major assets, whilst taking the responsibility and burden away from day-to-day life, offers comfort and a level of insurance and peace of mind so that you can focus on other more satisfying aspects of your daily routine.

BNS takes pride in being one of the few independent Managing Agents in the Bristol area. We strive to deliver a cost-efficient, reliable and personal service by utilising local contractors and suppliers. We provide expert industry advice on how to manage your development effectively. BNS also provide you, the client, with the flexibility of utilising your own trusted contractors, which many non-independent agents are unable to offer.

Our team of experienced and qualified staff covers Property Management, Service Charge Accounting, Health & Safety, Compliance and Legal and Property Maintenance. They are on hand to proactively service the individual and common issues that surround your property, Lease & obligations on a regular basis.

With a strong emphasis on being client focused, we encourage a close working relationship between our designated & qualified Property Managers and their clients. We offer direct communication to the mobiles of our staff members and direct emails ensuring availability at all times.

The above provides our clients with peace of mind when transferring from being self-managed to managed, and provides full transparency throughout the handover process and beyond.

BNS works with a huge amount of local and national suppliers and sub-contractors, utilising this pool to benefit our clients requirements at all times.

We have forged links with small, one-man band contractors who suit certain environments, all the way through to large national companies who can provide specialised services.

We believe in matching the contractor/supplier to each client depending on their requirements.

One way that BNS has built upon its pool of contractors is through recommendations and those being in place when new business is obtained.

With this in mind we are more than happy to work with contractors and suppliers that new clients already utilise and trust as this benefits all parties involved.

Naturally, as with any contractor or supplier, we will undertake a level of due diligence to ensure that they are working in our clients best interest, and that the correct levels of insurance are held along with our high standards being met.

BNS works with Solicitors on a daily basis. We deal with enquiries relating to buying/selling, credit control cases, Lease advice or property disputes.

BNS is well regarded for the level of information and speed of response to all enquiries. This ensures that clients’ matters, private or communal, are treated with the respect and urgency that they require.

In addition, Solicitors and their conveyancing clients require management services from a trusted agent.  As such we work with a number of solicitors acting on behalf of developers. We give consultancy  enabling the developer to smoothly convert a development into a managed scheme, reducing the stress and involvement from the developer.