“London Block Management (LBM) have been with ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 21,2022
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'Keith Horne'
Dec 21,2022
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £3200
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: W13
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £3200
Postcode: W13
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London Block Management (LBM) have been with us for a year. They have totally transformed the way our block is managed. Efficient, costs conscious, and highly professional. LBM actually do Manage, they actually sort out issues that arise, and do so promptly.
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“Great service from London Block Management fo......”
5 Star Review
Jan 29,2021
By:
'LH'
Jan 29,2021
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N4
They manage our building
Postcode: N4
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Great service from London Block Management for our building - knowledgeable, professional and persistent with a number of difficult to solve issues....
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“LBM's team managed to get the locks replaced ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 19,2021
By:
'Oksana'
Jan 19,2021
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SE16
They manage our building
Postcode: SE16
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LBM's team managed to get the locks replaced on the front door of our building on the same day, despite the lockdown! Their team was friendly and understanding over the phone, which is a welcome change from our previous agent....
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“We moved to LBM a little over two years ago f......”
5 Star Review
Aug 17,2020
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'OBJ'
Aug 17,2020
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N7
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Postcode: N7
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We moved to LBM a little over two years ago from another London based management company and the results have been brilliant. They are very quick to respond to any questions and have been very helpful in getting any issues at the development sorted quickly. ...
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“LBM have been managing our block for over 2 years making ......”
5 Star Review
Apr 29,2020
By:
'Anita'
Apr 29,2020
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: W3
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Postcode: W3
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LBM have been managing our block for over 2 years making a significant difference in admin processes and rectifying issues the previous managing agents have missed. Our current portfolio manager Ed is excellent, a professional with wealth of experience, proactive, clear communicator and always prompt with ...
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Probably average for London
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“Efficient and proactive. They have just taken......”
5 Star Review
Mar 17,2020
By:
'Julia'
Mar 17,2020
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N7
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Postcode: N7
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Efficient and proactive. They have just taken over our block, communication is truly excellent and it shows that they care. Their contractors have been professional too....
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“Well where do I start, Block Management UK ar......”
1 Star Review
Oct 10,2019
By:
'CAROL'
Oct 10,2019
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £800
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: S2
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £800
Postcode: S2
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Well where do I start, Block Management UK are dreadful, the worst management company I have to deal with!!!
My apartment is 13 Gibson Works, Sheffield,
No life
No concierge
No luxuries at all
Ridiculous management fees!!!
Rip you off!
I have water pouring down the ...
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“Fully reliable, competent and knowledgeable...”
5 Star Review
Mar 06,2019
By:
'Martin'
Mar 06,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EC1
They manage our building
Postcode: EC1
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This company is such a breath of fresh air! They have just taken over from our previous agents, so organised thorough and helpful. Went through all our accounts, papers, service charges, flagged all the issues previous agents missed and are helping to fix them in ...
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“People and service oriented , exceptionally professional...”
5 Star Review
Feb 20,2019
By:
'David'
Feb 20,2019
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EC1
Property Management
Postcode: EC1
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LBM is the way to go. our block has had so many issues: communal area burst pipe, communal garden issues, gate wasn't working..they fixed each and every one of them in a day's time! Excellent communicators, the gate wouldn't open at 2 am, I needed ...
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Good
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“Highly recommended, pleasure to work with...”
5 Star Review
Feb 19,2019
By:
'J.P.'
Feb 19,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: W1
They manage our building
Postcode: W1
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The company is always so quick and efficient to resolve all the issues. They are true professionals indeed! We had a ghastly plumbing issue in the communal areas, it was taken care of within a day. Special thanks to the emergency staff working over the ...
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“best company out there...”
5 Star Review
Feb 11,2019
By:
'F.M'
Feb 11,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N1
They manage our building
Postcode: N1
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Very pleased with the services provided so far. We have been working with the company for a while now.. reliable and helpful, great at communication. Their emergency phone is a life saver in out-of-hours emergency situations....
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Fair
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“Proactive and fantastic service...”
5 Star Review
Feb 07,2019
By:
'Nicolas'
Feb 07,2019
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: E18
Property Management
Postcode: E18
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I have had an extremely pleasant experience with everyone in the LBM team. The company has a very proactive approach to management, they were upfront and transparent about their fees and are always very easy to contact. Overall, very satisfied! Nicolas...
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Fair
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“Resident of NW3 Block...”
5 Star Review
Feb 07,2019
By:
'Mrs'
Feb 07,2019
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: NW3
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: NW3
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London Block had inherited a block which was looked after less well in the past. Since they have joined they have changed the locks and are currently in process of fitting CCTV. Its a great building- if I'm honest didn't feel safest before the recent ...
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Fees are high but its ok.
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“True professional, a very diligent and honest company...”
5 Star Review
Feb 04,2019
By:
'A.B'
Feb 04,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N1
They manage our building
Postcode: N1
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When it comes to block management, there are always issues- tbat's why you need the company in the first place, to help you sort them. LBM has been helpful, understanding and efficient. I have dealt with 3 different members of the staff, the service is always ...
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Fair and transparent
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“Steer well clear of LBM!...”
1 Star Review
Feb 01,2019
By:
'Septimus'
Feb 01,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SW5
They manage our building
Postcode: SW5
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Beware the âspinâ and promises made when LBM tender for your business.
Our experience showed their claimed âkeyâ competences (financial management and communication) were significant weaknesses. For example, settlement of supplier invoices was often so delayed that notable late payment and other penalties were incurred â ...
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Bad - expensive for the very poor service offered. Offloaded some of its duties to subcontractors and had them invoice us directly - hardly ethical behaviour!
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“Definitely recommend them to anyone...”
5 Star Review
Jan 31,2019
By:
'Nworth'
Jan 31,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW1
They manage our building
Postcode: SW1
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I have been dealing with LBM for years now. The company was very honest with their valuation and approach. Their work ethic and approach to clients is unmatchable! Overall, very satisfied....
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Good and transparent
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“Excellent management company...”
5 Star Review
Jan 25,2019
By:
'Anne-Marie'
Jan 25,2019
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW7
Property Management
Postcode: SW7
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They took over our block not too long ago, and what a difference! Very professional, excellent communication and attention to detail. Forever grateful for their flexibility during the take over....
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Competetive
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“2+ years of management relationship, great service...”
5 Star Review
Jan 24,2019
By:
'Mr'
Jan 24,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: E1
They manage our building
Postcode: E1
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London block has been managing our building for 2+ years now. The service is very, very good. We have our own portfolio manager and usually work with Ben and Morven. Both extremely professional and helpful. Thank you for helping me out with the service charge query ...
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“Proactive, strongly recommended...”
5 Star Review
Jan 24,2019
By:
'Angelo'
Jan 24,2019
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: E1
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Postcode: E1
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I have been dealing personally with Morven for many years now. The service provided is great. Compared to my previous terrible experience with another agency, this company is good at communicating and problem solving. The company does more in a week than the previous one ...
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Extremely reasonable
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“Despite changes in the company, the service is excellent...”
5 Star Review
Jan 23,2019
By:
'Miss'
Jan 23,2019
Services: They manage our building
Sold price: £573000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N1
They manage our building
Sold price: £573000
Postcode: N1
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Our Block used to be managed by Jon Stock, who is now on a sabbatical. The change was not easy as we are used to having him as main point of contact but his team members, especially Alice, have been excellent and very efficient at ...
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Reasonable, higher than others but at least they have no hidden costs
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“Timely service, good communication...”
5 Star Review
Jan 23,2019
By:
'Mr'
Jan 23,2019
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: N1
They manage our building
Postcode: N1
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The agency has been extremely good at communicating everything so far, they also deal with maintenance issues in a timely manner. Overall, very happy with the service provided....
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Reasonable
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1 Star Review
Dec 20,2018
By:
'markwng'
Dec 20,2018
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: WC1
Property Management
Postcode: WC1
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Unfortunately, LBM now manage my apartment block. I had a very simple noise complaint. Our block has a policy for these issues and it is LBM's responsibility to resolve. After chasing and chasing, LBM did nothing. Every time you email them you get an 'out ...
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Bad
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1 Star Review
Aug 06,2018
By:
'Avoid'
Aug 06,2018
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EC1V
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Postcode: EC1V
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This is the most incompetent management company it's ever been my misfortune to have anything to do with. They seem incapable of performing even the most basic management tasks. They labour under the misapprehension their job is to keep leaseholders under control, rather than actually ...
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bad
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“London Block Management has been a breath of fresh air ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 03,2018
By:
'The'
Jan 03,2018
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: NW1
They manage our building
Postcode: NW1
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London Block Management has been a breath of fresh air since they replaced our previous managing agents in 2016.
Violeta is a consummate professional: she's not only responsive but also pro-active and deals with everything quickly, to a high standard and with minimum fuss. Her ten ...
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Reasonable
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“If this site allowed a zero star rating I would ......”
1 Star Review
Apr 03,2014
By:
'mrs-m'
Apr 03,2014
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: KT14
They manage our building
Postcode: KT14
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If this site allowed a zero star rating I would be giving that.
Block management are without a doubt the worst management company we have ever encountered. Unfortunately the previous owners/directors of one of the flats chose them and now we are stuck with ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
I won't change my mind after wasting about ‚£700 this year.
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“Although London Block Management have improved upon our appalling old ......”
2 Star Review
Feb 25,2013
By:
'Arthur'
Feb 25,2013
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: N3
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: N3
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Although London Block Management have improved upon our appalling old agents, they have still focussed on ways of fobbing us off rather than actively managing our flat in the way one would expect. As a result they have been perfectly polite on the phone and ...
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“Have to agree with the others, complete waste of time. ......”
1 Star Review
Dec 23,2012
By:
'CP12'
Dec 23,2012
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: N4
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: N4
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Have to agree with the others, complete waste of time. We have a new manager every few weeks so clearly the hapless staff feel similar...
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“worse than useless. After endless spin from them about how ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 30,2012
By:
'Cordell'
Nov 30,2012
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: N1
They manage our building
Postcode: N1
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worse than useless. After endless spin from them about how different they are to other agents and how many new blocks they get, they end up worse than any others I've come across! Work only for their chums on the director boards, the rest of ...
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“These conners manage our block in the loosest possible sense ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 18,2012
By:
'DD'
Oct 18,2012
Services: They manage our building
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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These conners manage our block in the loosest possible sense as the lackeys for a few of their friends, can only assume kickbacks amongst them as their Sloaney attitude and pretentious ways mean they take no interest in the rest of us! Symbols of the ...
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