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Five Minutes With… Jackie Carter
We have a sit-down with Building Service Manager, Jackie Carter, about the challenges and highlights of her role at urbanbubble. Tell us about your role at urbanbubble I’m the Estate Manager, also known as the Building Service Manager: inRead more…
Read moreFive Minutes With… Andrea Thornhill
We have a chat with Business Change Manager, Andrea Thornhill, to learn about how urbanbubble manage growth and change in the organisation. Tell us about your role at urbanbubble As the Business Change Manager, I lead a small teamRead more…
Read moreWhat Do Your BSA and BSM Do?
In 2010, we took a careful look at our operations and decided that there must be a better way of managing buildings than assigning cleaners, caretakers, facility managers and property managers to juggle apartment scheme responsibilities. It seemed to usRead more…
Read moreFive Minutes With… Alma Volk, Assistant Property Manager
We take time out with Assistant Property Manager, Alma Volk, to learn about her journey at urbanbubble so far. Tell us about your role at urbanbubble As an Assistant Property Manager, I’m the initial point of contact for residents,Read more…
Read moreMaintaining Safety & Security At Our Properties
The safety and security of our buildings and occupants is of utmost priority at urbanbubble, particularly in autumn and winter when seasonal changes can cause a number of issues. One of the most prevalent relates to homelessness in Manchester cityRead more…
Read moreHow To Handle A Leak In Your Property
At urbanbubble, we deal with leaks on a daily basis. They are extremely common in apartment schemes, especially older managed builds that have deteriorated over time. There are all sorts of sources from which leaks can occur, from communal pipework,Read more…
Read morePitfalls To Avoid When Selling Your Leasehold Property
When the time comes to sell your leasehold property, the last thing you want is a long, drawn-out process. And yet, all too often, we see leaseholders waiting weeks – or even months – to complete their sale due toRead more…
Read moreManaging insurance on your apartment scheme
In most cases, the freeholder has the authority to place buildings insurance on behalf of all owners within an apartment scheme. This typically includes buildings cover plus terrorism (now mandatory), but not contents for the fixtures, fittings and belongings ofRead more…
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