Many developers and management companies employ professional firms such as Oriel Property Management Ltd known as managing agents to provide maintenance and other services in housing developments.

The managing agent and the management company are two very different entities. The managing agent works under the instructions of the management company. Before you buy, you should find out if the developer and/or management company has appointed a managing agent.

Typical Services

Managing agents’ services typically include:

• Inspecting and maintaining common areas
• Organising refuse collections
• Collecting service charges from owners
• Administrative duties such as arranging insurance cover
• Organising meetings between the management company, owners and residents
• Providing information and advice and responding to enquiries from owners