BLOCK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY · BEXHILL-ON-SEA
The Landmark, Bexhill-on-Sea
From the completion of the build to full cladding remediation, funded for leaseholders.
The Landmark is a substantial mixed tenure development which sits prominently at its seafront location opposite the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Sea. Sitting above the ground floor retail areas are 66 residential apartments across six storeys.
- BUILDING
- Mixed tenure, seafront
- UNITS
- 66 apartments
- SERVICES
- Lettings and block management
- MANAGED SINCE
- 2012
66
residential apartments
6
storeys above ground floor retail
2
levels of underground parking, reached by two car lifts
Dec 2024
cladding remediation reached practical completion
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01
The building
A mixed tenure development opposite the De La Warr Pavilion, with ground floor retail, 66 apartments across six storeys above, and two levels of underground car parking accessed via two car lifts.
02
Our history with The Landmark
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Appointed by the receivers
Oakfield were appointed by Joint LPA Receivers of the development for both lettings and block management services.
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Completion and sales
From there we saw completion of the build and the subsequent sale of all 66 apartments.
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Services retained
The freehold was purchased at auction and our services were retained.
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Tenants Association formed
The Landmark Tenants Association (LTA) was formed in June 2017.
03
Working closely with residents
The Landmark Tenants Association was formed with the aim of furthering the community interest of its members and the maintenance and improvement of the amenities affecting those members.
Over the years, we have continued to maintain a very close and positive working relationship with the committee of the LTA, who remain actively involved in the day-to-day management of the building.
04 · CLADDING REMEDIATION
Removing the financial burden from leaseholders
Following the tragedy of Grenfell Tower, we discovered the building’s external wall system contained EPS cladding which would require replacing with a non-combustible system.
Waking watch
A waking watch service was put in place to keep residents safe while a long-term solution was found.
Waking Watch Relief Scheme
We made a successful claim that paid for a full fire detection system throughout the building, bringing 24/7 waking watch patrols to an end.
Building Safety Fund
The building was eligible to claim costs for full remediation under the Government’s Building Safety Fund. The project reached practical completion in December 2024.
THE OUTCOME
A safer building, funded by government schemes
By securing funding through both the Waking Watch Relief Scheme and the Building Safety Fund, the fire detection system and full cladding remediation were delivered without the costs falling on leaseholders.
- Full fire detection system installed
- 24/7 waking watch patrols ended
- Cladding remediation complete, December 2024
Inside The Landmark
05 · CLIENT FEEDBACK
A few words from our client, but says so much
“We live in a large block of flats which has been managed by Oakfield since it was constructed 14 years ago. In normal times when there are no unusual issues they have generally managed the block well. However we were caught in the combustible cladding scandal / scam and the team at Oakfield have been phenomenal.
Led exceedingly well by Samantha but our principal contact has been Bethany who has proved to be outstanding in every way. Liaising with government and our insurers with skill, confidence and care, a dedicated professional who has earned our respect.”
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