Feature Archive

Cllr Jacopo Lanzoni (right) trying out new equipment at South Reading Leisure Centre with general manager Alex and fitness instructor Lisa. Credit Reading Borough Council

Upgrade for South Reading and Meadway leisure centres

South Reading and Meadway leisure centres have received a £250,000 upgrade, with refurbished gyms and brand-new equipment for strength and ...

Reading Festival Credit: Reading Borough Council

Reading Festival Takes Centre Stage Again

Everything you need to know about Reading Festival 2026. Information on keeping safe, traffic, parking, temporary traffic management changes, getting to ...

Worth the Drive: Why Reading Food Lovers Should Visit The Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat

If you're searching for a country pub near Reading that's genuinely worth the drive, we'd highly recommend adding The Wheatsheaf ...

A new public defibrillator on Bridge Street in Reading

A new community defibrillator has been fitted to the front of Reading Council’s Civic Centre on Bridge Street.

The life-saving equipment - publicly accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week – is now fully operational for ...

End of year accounts: What leaseholders should really be looking for

Every year, without fail, the envelope or email pings through with the words “End of Year Accounts” attached, and for ...

What to consider when buying a leasehold property

Buying a home is a big moment. It’s emotional, exciting and sometimes overwhelming, and when that home happens to be ...

Reading Biscuit Factory Cleared to Reopen After Licence Approved

Reading Biscuit Factory has been granted a premises licence following a meeting of the Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee on Thursday (18 ...

Is resident control always the best path? A balanced perspective

The idea of residents taking control of the management of their own buildings is often presented as an obvious solution. ...

What does a lease actually say? – A guide to demystifying common lease clauses

If you’ve ever tried to read your lease and felt your eyes glaze over by page two, you’re not alone. ...

Zara Opens Bigger, Next-Generation Store at The Oracle Reading

Fashion fans in Reading have something new to get excited about as Zara has officially opened its larger, next-generation store ...

How we build budgets that make sense to everyone

Building budgets everyone understands. JMJ creates clear, realistic service charge budgets that build trust and prevent surprises.

JMJ Asset Management Director Jodie Fraser Shortlisted for Two National ACE Awards

Reading’s popular Children’s Festival returns for its 37th year

Reading Children’s Festival returns for its 37th year with three exciting weeks of events, activities and unforgettable experiences for children ...

The Role of a Resident Management Company (RMC) Director

Becoming a Resident Management Company (RMC) Director can sound a little daunting. It comes with responsibility, legal duties, and sometimes, ...

Commonhold: What it really means for existing blocks

Commonhold for existing blocks is often talked about as the future of flat ownership. A simpler, fairer system. Something that ...

When a resident board stops working – what to do next

When a resident board stops working, it rarely starts out that way. Most resident boards don’t set out with the ...

How to handle differing opinions on a resident board

If you sit on an RMC or RTM board, you will already know that managing differences on a resident board ...

Buying the Freehold of a leasehold property – what you need to know

Owning the freehold of your property is often seen as the ultimate goal for leaseholders. It means greater control over ...

£2.06m grant for essential upgrade to The Hexagon

The Hexagon theatre has been awarded £2.06 million by Arts Council England to carry out essential upgrades to ensure it ...

Why estate charges exist – and why you’re not “paying twice”

There has been a lot of noise in the press recently about estate management charges, most recently following Matthew Pennycook’s ...

Understanding the Right to Manage for Leaseholders

For many leaseholders, the phrase “property management” can come with a fair bit of frustration.

10 Things you need to know about the Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill

The Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill represent another step in the government’s ongoing plans to reshape how residential buildings are ...

Why effective communication is the cornerstone of good Block Management

When it comes to managing residential blocks and estates, systems, compliance, and budgeting are all important, but without effective communication ...

Leasehold Reform: What it means for the value of your flat

Recent legislative proposals have brought the topic firmly back into focus for flat owners across England and Wales.

Procurement Done Properly – A Spring Checklist for Resident Directors

Spring has a way of revealing things.

Who pays for what? A look at Leaseholder and Freeholder responsibilities

Understanding leaseholder and freeholder responsibilities in a leasehold development can be confusing, especially when it comes to block management, service ...

10 Questions every leaseholder should ask about building insurance

At JMJ Asset Management, we believe building insurance should feel clear, understood and properly managed, and not something that only ...

Section 20 Consultation: A Practical Guide for RMC and RTM Directors

Section 20 consultation is one of the most important and most misunderstood obligations in residential block management. For RMC and ...

TGT Meets Jodie Fraser, Managing Director at JMJ Asset Management!

We sat down with Jodie Fraser to talk asset management, useful tips for investors, navigating market uncertainty, and what it ...

Reserve Funds Explained: Strategic Planning for RMCs and RTMs

Few topics create as much uncertainty or concern among leaseholders, and as much pressure for directors, as planning for major ...

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