BLOCK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY · WADHURST
Wadhurst Place, Wadhurst
Stabilising a complex estate after the developer’s insolvency.
Located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Sussex, Wadhurst Place (incorporating Gill Wood) is a stunning development which we are immensely proud to manage.
- CLIENT
- Joint LPA Receivers
- BUILDING
- Grade II listed manor house and new homes
- UNITS
- 17 apartments and new houses
- MANAGED SINCE
- 2022
17
apartments in the manor house and stables
26
new houses at Gill Wood, with consent for 15 more
40+
acres of private woodland for residents
2022
Oakfield appointed
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01
The development
The Wadhurst Place site, comprising a large Grade II listed Manor House (formerly used as a school in 1930) and associated stables, was converted into 17 residential apartments after planning consent was obtained in 2012, with added provision for 26 new houses within the grounds, known as Gill Wood. Further consent was later gained for an additional 15 houses.
The development boasts spectacular views over the Wealden countryside and benefits from over 40 acres of private woodland for residents to enjoy.
02
The challenge
In 2022 we were approached by joint LPA Receivers, who had been appointed following the insolvency of the developers. After a short period under management with another local agent, they were looking to appoint a new managing agent to make much needed improvements to the day to day running of the development.
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FIRST
Developer insolvency
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THEN
A short period with another agent
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LATE 2022
Oakfield appointed by the Receivers
03 · OUR APPROACH
Hands-on, committed management
Since late 2022 we have worked closely with both the Receivers and the residents across the whole estate.
Essential services
Putting essential services in place across the development.
Buildings and grounds
Maintaining the leasehold buildings and the wider grounds.
Residents committee
Helping to form a committee representing all areas of the estate, to canvass residents’ views and streamline communications.
Around Wadhurst Place
04 · LOOKING AHEAD
Continuing with the residents
We have established positive relationships with the residents, who have appreciated our hands-on and committed approach to management.
When the Receivership comes to an end, we hope to continue our engagement with the Residents Management Company and further serve owners across the development.
- Essential services in place
- Residents committee formed
- Positive relationships with residents
05 · CLIENT FEEDBACK
A few words from our client, but says so much
“We appointed Sam and her team to manage a complex development of both apartments and houses, where the previous company had become insolvent. They rapidly took control of the existing arrangements, established relationships with the residents and key suppliers and assisted the freeholders in stabilising the estate in very difficult circumstances for the long-term benefit of all parties.
In particular they showed a real understanding of the complexity of the challenge of interim and long term goals, both in terms of contractual arrangements and, once established, financial planning.”
THINKING OF CHANGING AGENT?
Considering a change of managing agent?
Whether you’re an RMC director, freeholder, RTM company or developer, we can take the time to understand your building, current arrangements and priorities before recommending the right approach.
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