mirekb wrote: » Do the management companies publish their accounts?
Maudi wrote: » i.e. cutting the grass?i didnt see them out gritting the roads during this years frost or last years snow..i have to say the estate is always tip top..but i think a res. ass.work very well too..
matt-dublin wrote: » The managagement agent actually costs less than 10% of the overall fees so its well worth the money especially for those who have busy lifestyleThings like accounts, managing day to day services, making sure legal issues are in course, managing suppliers and contractors on a day to day basis, managing owner issues on a day to day basis. It's quite messy for a residents association to deal with
mirekb wrote: » Could you be more specific? And how much are the fees?
matt-dublin wrote: » No because they're private company, you can get acces to them by joining the board of directors
Jimjay wrote: » I presume they are a private limited company? If so they have to submit annual accounts and those accounts can be purchased by anyone for a small fee from the cro website, you do not have to join the board of directors to get access to them. An old thread on fees shows wyse was paid 36k per year to act as management company for wood. Didn't someone check out the woods accounts one year and find a mistake with over charging? I remember something about that being posted on boards.
birdwatcher wrote: » With respect Maudi...it's all very well saying that a residents association would work very well too, but most residents have day jobs, and wouldn't be in a position to, or have the spare time to sort out a problem half way through their working day. The work that management Companies undertake may seem like very little, but if the majority of owners actually took the time to attend AGMs they'd see that there are serious everyday issues that no-one seems to care about which the Managing Agents attend to as part of their duty of care. In addition to this, the voluntary work undertaken by the Directors (most of whom are residents) is an unpaid and in most instances un-recognised role that demands time and a lot of effort. Directors provide their time free of charge, and their input is essential. I heard that one AGM last year had less than 5 people attend......I think that speaks volumes. I understand people concerns about clamping and other related measures, but what everyone needs to understand is that these measures are only undertaken as a last resort. The bottom line is that, as was pointed out earlier, as unrecovered fees continue to grow in volume, there is less operating capital for day-to-day payments (landscaping/electricity/insurance/property maintenance). And by the way, in relation to Management Companies publishing accounts...if you are a property owner in Charlesland (Court/Wood/Park/Grove /Crescent/Seabourne etc...) you are automatically a member of the Management Company, and are entitled to and will receive a copy of the published accounts for your individual Management Company every year at the AGM. Similarly, as a FULLY PAID member whos fees are up-to-date, you also have the right to vote at AGMs/EGMs. Right...can't think of anything else....and I've already said too much. Oh!.....I do NOT work for a Management Company.
matt-dublin wrote: » Probably one of the best post about management companies I've seen on this forum. Thanks and well said
Maudi wrote: » what can the management do about the increase in cars abandoned/illegally parked on cycle lanes/pavements/grass areas does one approach the car owners directly.the mng comp or the guards....
matt-dublin wrote: » Report abandoned cars to the Gardai. Illegally parked cars can be clamped on privte property
birdwatcher wrote: » bit of a tricky one this. Abandoned cars will only be removed by the Gardai if they are causing an obstruction on a public road. If you call them about a car abandoned on private property with the reg number, they will try to contact the owner and get them to remove it. If the car is OPEN and there are kids playing in it or vandalising it, the Gardai have little option but to remove it as its potentially a danger to the public....especially if they let off the hand brake..... Illegally parked cars should be reported to individual Management Companies. Don't be surprised if WCC start to TOW illegally parked cars in future when they take over the spine road..... I see there was another clamping this morning on the spine road......parked on double yellows on a corner.......Hate that!!!
Maudi wrote: » ok.i suppose it "interpiting the law"my pet hate is cars parked on MY cycle lane..OR on the pavement..OR my real pet hate is if some loser is parked in his drive.and his loser friend decides to park DIRECTLY behind loser number one on the PAVEMENT..this is wrong..and what can i do about this<will the mng comp back me up<?or clamp people parkedon pavements?
DD9090 wrote: » I think someone had a glass too many. Can we have that in English now?
richd1 wrote: » So is this clamping starting tomorrow in the wood?
Maudi wrote: » what clamping?
stanley1980 wrote: » I've just moved to Charlesland Wood and went over to pay my management fees last Friday. The woman there explained it very clearly I felt and had an answer for all my questions. It's a fiver to register for a disc and another fiver for up to two more visitor passes. As mentioned there's also a text option. She couldn't say precisely when it would start but that it was imminent and they'd be sending out letters shortly. I accept this is a fairly draconian measure but if you have paid or are paying (in installments as is possible) you've nothing to worry about in my view. 5-15 quid is worth paying I feel to ensure everyone is contributing to the upkeep of the area.
Jimjay wrote: » If the idea of clamping is to get people to pay management fees then why is there an additional cost for the permits? Any permit costs should be in the management fees. Although when many of us bought our houses we did not sign up to having to pay for our guests to visit us.
yoshiktk wrote: » I havent seen them but Crescent got the letters about the clamping few days ago. The guest pass/disc costs 10euro per year, my landlord didnt said anything about the cost of normal parking space. If there wont be any sms option its gonna be funny when ppl visiting someone in crescent/wood will park all around.
