I thought I would give an update regarding the retendering of the management contract and related issues as no clear information has been provided by CBWRA and apparently no scrutiny discussion or criticism… Continue reading
Since 2021, Garton-Jones estate agents has enjoyed an amazing deal with the Chelsea Bridge Wharf Residents’ Association for exclusive use of the ‘estate agent’ page on the Chelsea Bridge Wharf for just £504 a year. This is interesting given that Garton-Jones’ 1.75% commission on a single apartment sale (at say £600,000) would be worth £10,500.)
Expressions of interest in buying the CBW app estate agent advertising slot from at least one other major estate agent have apparently been ignored, which to my mind is extremely worrying. The value of the advertising can only be determined by market testing/competition. It is not in residents’ interest to continue to give this advertising to Garton-Jones estate agent at what seems like an extremely cheap rate.
Mr Charlie Garton-Jones was a member of the CBWRA committee until Jan.22 and retains links with the CBWRA committee (he is apparently on the so called (and unelected) ‘oversight committee’ and is responsible for organising the elections for Chair /committee).
Rendall and Rittner have been dragged to their first meeting with residents in 9 months (previous meetings December 2021 and October 2020). In June 2021, the CBWRA promised there would be QUARTERLY meetings with Rendall and Rittner but in fact, since the Chelsea Bridge Wharf Residents’ Association was ‘reactivated’ in January 2021, there has only been one meeting between Rendall and Rittner and residents (December 2021) thus allowing Rendall and Rittner to escape direct resident scrutiny.
The notes from the Rendall and Rittner meeting on December 12th 2021 showed that large service charge increases were on the way. Although as ever the information provided was muddled and incomplete (no… Continue reading
The initial report from the above survey is now available here OVERVIEW FINDINGS CBW as a place to live A large majority of respondents (80.1%) agree /strongly agree that ‘CBW is a good… Continue reading
Berkeley Homes contacted VISTA residents some time ago to inform them that they intended to sell the freehold. It is not clear what the value is but there are rumours of £10 million… Continue reading
An article in the Sunday Telegraph details claims that freeholders and managing agents, including Rendall and Rittner, are alleged to be making unjustifiable commissions and inflated quotes: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/property/uk/everyone-just-looking-make-profit-people-taking-advantage-cladding/ One example given relates to… Continue reading
The Rendall and Rittner Action Network (RRAN) is a collaboration of residents in Rendall and Rittner managed developments, working together to share information and strategies in order to combat unreasonable service charges and… Continue reading
Dear Resident, This message is intended for leaseholders in Warwick building (cores 1 to 3 : flats 1 to 166 approximately). If you are a tenant you should not be concerned but please… Continue reading
