At Sims Williams, our Estate Management services are tailor made for every client.
Whether you’re looking to create a Right to Manage company, establish a Property Management agreement for a new development or change Estate Management companies, Sims Williams is here to help.
Working with our sister company KTS Estate Management Ltd, we provide comprehensive residential management services which provide total peace of mind, value for money and a truly personal service based on good communication and integrity.
KTS Estate Management Ltd. has been managing a large portfolio of leasehold and freehold developments ranging from small single blocks to large mixed residential estates across West Sussex, Hampshire and East Sussex since 2010.
We believe the role of a good estate management company is to protect your property investment and take care of the legal, financial and community responsibilities for the residents who live there.
If you don’t feel you are getting value for money or the service you deserve from your current management company, maybe it’s time to switch providers.
The KTS Estate Management team will be happy to visit your site and prepare a bespoke estate management proposal, tailored to your residential development and the freehold and / or leasehold residents who live there.
We’ll take care of everything needed to move your estate management services over to KTS Estate Management promptly and efficiently.
Good communication is at the heart of everything we do, and we’ll act with integrity and professionalism throughout the process.
Setting up a Right To Manage company gives flat leaseholders responsibility for the management and maintenance of your building and communal grounds.
KTS Estate Management has extensive experience helping flat owners and leaseholders to set up Residential Management Companies to comply with the Right To Manage regulations.
Under Right To Manage, leaseholders who have registered as a Residents Management Company can choose to manage the property maintenance, repairs, insurance and collection of charges themselves, or appoint a managing agent like KTS Estate Management who can take care of everything.
The KTS Estate Management team is always happy to talk through the options, obligations and potential costs of the Right To Manage process.
Call our friendly team on 01903 889799 for a free, no obligation discussion.
If disaster strikes and you’re woken in the middle of the night due to a major leak, you want to know professional help will be on site quickly to help you and protect your property from further damage.
Sims Williams and KTS Estate Management have been working with professional local tradesmen and building contractors for over 40 years.
We have an extensive list of trusted suppliers who share our values and commitment to providing excellent customer service, and we have worked together successfully for many years.
Our transparent quotation process and management of contracted works guarantees value for money and a reliable, high quality service every time.
KTS Estate Management is a member of ARMA, the Association of Residential Managing Agents which is the leading leasehold management trade association in England and Wales.
We are also members of The Property Ombudsman scheme and have fair and transparent processes in place to swiftly resolve any issues that arise.
Our long-serving team have extensive experience in residential block management, Right To Manage, property management and Company Secretary duties.
Sims Williams has worked with developers and landlords for over 40 years, and we understand the financial pressures and obligations that come with residential developments and estates.
We also understand that tenants and leaseholders want to live in well-maintained, well-managed properties with fair service charges and ground rent fees.
Appointing a good managing agent at an early stage in a new residential development project can save time and money for housing developers.
We can assist with the creation of a legally-recognised Residents Management Company and agree estate management services and fees, including Ground Rent if applicable.
As units are sold, we’ll liaise with the property owners (leasehold or freehold), and take care of all the administrative work, including collecting service charges and taking responsibility for the maintenance of communal areas and gardens.
Our New Homes department can also help with the sale of new builds, including supporting buyers with mortgages, solicitors and moving arrangements.
Together, Sims Williams and KTS Estate Management really do offer a “one-stop-shop” for housing developers looking to maximise income and minimise costs.
For more information on New Home sales, call our team on 01243 558735.
For details of our comprehensive estate managements services, call the KTS Estate Management team on 01243 889799 for a free, no obligation discussion.
When you start working with KTS Estate Management, we will appoint one of our experienced Property Managers and an Administrator as your main points of contact.
This personal approach allows you get to know and rely on your property management team and creates a strong, effective relationship, based on mutual trust and understanding.
The team has many years of combined experience and provide an outstanding service, alongside local knowledge and a proactive approach.
Most importantly, we get to know you and your estate or development, which helps us to build strong, successful and lasting relationships.
We offer a bespoke service and work hard to develop strong, successful relationships through transparency and consistent two-way communication.
A dedicated team committed to creating a positive experience for our clients.
KTS Estate Management is a member of ARMA, the Association of Residential Managing Agents and The Property Ombudsman.
Sims Williams is a member of ARLA Propertymark, the Association of Residential Landlords.
Our values are built on providing clear advice and a problem-solving attitude for Freeholders, Developers, Directors and Leaseholders.
Dedicated New Homes service to help developers at every stage of a residential development project.
Our clients can all expect the same great service – whether it is a block of flats in a converted house in Arundel or a large residential development on the outskirts of Chichester.
The majority of new our new business comes though referrals and recommendations.
We provide on the ground insight and advice that translates into profitable results.
We offer a full range of great value property management services to provide total peace of mind.
Under Right To Manage (RTM), leaseholders can form a legally recognised company to manage property maintenance, repairs, insurance and collection of Services Charges.
Many RTM companies appoint a managing agent like KTS Estate Management to take care of their buildings and communal grounds, including maintenance and repairs, insurance and the collection of service charges.
We also guide leaseholders through the Right To Manage process and can help you understand your legal obligations and the options for ongoing maintenance of your block or development.
Our experienced team can provide the full range of company secretarial services including: –
We can take care of all financial matters relating to the management of your block of flats or residential estate.
This includes managing a robust, well-informed budget-setting process, the timely issuing and payment of supplier invoices and regular collection of Service Charges.
Our job is to make sure your resident management company is financially healthy, compliant and capable of meeting the ongoing maintenance costs of your building so that it is always a safe, secure and attractive place to live.
Service Charges for residential blocks can be controversial and divisive.
We believe good ongoing communication and liaison with property owners and tenants, alongside sound financial planning and budgeting processes can avoid nasty surprises and unnecessary financial worry.
We ensure all parties understand and agree what Service Charges will provide and this usually includes general maintenance & repairs, buildings insurance and, if provided, central heating, lifts, lighting, gardening and the cleaning of shared areas.
The charges will also include costs for our professional property management services and contributions to a reserve fund.