Muberry Property Management

Information for Trustees

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Experienced, professional – and we care

We recognise that every almshouse is unique, with its own founding aims and values, adapted over the years to embrace the needs of its community as well as housing and charity legislation.

Therefore we work closely with trustees and board members to agree a bespoke service which ensures each almshouse continues to provide safe, comfortable and well-maintained accommodation for residents.

Our services are very much tailored to your needs but you can rely on us to:

  • Ensure occupants are protected by compliance with current fire, electrical and health and safety regulations.
  • Provide clear and transparent financial management.
  • Ensure that service, maintenance and repairs are promptly completed.
  • Provide residents with a friendly and professional point of contact.
Information for trustees

Anya Mathewson, our Managing Director, is the Almshouse Association’s Regional Champion for Yorkshire. See full story here

Trustees and board members who charge us with the day-to-day management of their almshouse can rely on us to provide a constant and knowledgeable point of contact for residents. Queries and issues are dealt with promptly and courteously, and we do our utmost to ensure that every charitable objective and corporate governance responsibility is met.

Our services include:

  • Corporate governance, accounts and book keeping, rent collection, paying contractors, and preparing interim financial reports and annual accounts, all in accordance with RICS rules and regulations.
  • General administrative support.
  • Ensuring open communication at all times, including arranging and attending meetings with trustees, board members and residents.
  • Security.
  • Undertaking routine inspections of the almshouses, to ensure all is in order both internally and externally.

We’re happy to advise on managing a successful almshouse, or how we might efficiently and effectively manage an almshouse on your behalf.

  • Cleaning communal areas such as corridors, staircases, hallways and windows.
  • Arranging buildings insurance, including specialist insurance, and dealing with claims.
  • Upkeep of communal gardens, sweeping and litter-picking in communal areas and dealing with any issues arising from refuse or fly tipping.
  • Maintaining car parks and footpaths, plus internal and external lighting in communal areas.
  • Winter gritting.
  • Ensuring drainage, sewers and pumps are in good order.
  • Maintaining fencing and signage.
  • Pest control.
  • Re-decoration of communal areas/ exteriors.
  • Overseeing the specifications, tender process and instruction of any major works and projects, as well as working with any professionals appointed to carry them out.
Contact us today for advice on managing a successful almshouse, or to discuss how we might efficiently and effectively manage your almshouse on behalf of trustees or board members.