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20.6.2025
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Welcoming Summer: Seasonal Property Management

As summer arrives, bringing longer days and vibrant outdoor life, it's essential to ensure the places we manage are well-maintained and safe. At Encore, we align our property management practices with the seasons, addressing specific tasks as the year unfolds.

Tending to Green Spaces and Recreational Areas

Summer's warmth accelerates plant growth, making it crucial to maintain gardens and open spaces. Our teams focus on:

  • Controlling vegetation growth
  • Regular lawn mowing
  • Weed management
  • Defining and tidying garden borders
  • Refreshing seasonal plantings
  • Removing dead foliage
  • Replenishing soil or bark where needed

These efforts aim to keep communal areas attractive and accessible. We also consider unique maintenance schedules and environmental factors, such as preserving wildlife habitats and managing wildflower areas to promote biodiversity.

For estates featuring play areas or sports facilities, we conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and cleanliness, arranging specialist assessments like RoSPA evaluations when necessary.

Addressing Seasonal Fire Safety Concerns

While fire safety is a year-round priority, summer introduces specific risks due to higher temperatures and drier conditions. We may implement additional precautions, including:

  • Distributing safety notices via our Places app or portal
  • Installing extra signage highlighting fire hazards

Residents are encouraged to:

  • Properly extinguish and dispose of smoking materials
  • Ensure BBQs are fully cooled before disposal, using water to expedite cooling if necessary
  • Dispose of litter responsibly, as items like glass and paper can easily ignite fires

Scheduling Major Maintenance Projects

The favorable weather conditions of spring and summer provide an optimal window for significant maintenance work on building exteriors, such as:

  • Exterior painting and repairs
  • Roof maintenance
  • Resurfacing of pathways and parking areas

These projects are typically planned well in advance, with financial provisions made through reserve funds. This proactive approach helps prevent unexpected costs and ensures the longevity of the properties we manage.

We also account for additional considerations that may impact scheduling and budgeting, such as conservation area regulations, party wall agreements, and necessary licenses or engagements.

Ongoing Structural and Communal Area Maintenance

Regular inspections continue throughout the summer to identify and address issues like:

  • Blocked or damaged gutters and downpipes
  • Roof leaks or damage
  • Obstructed drains and gullies
  • Worn or damaged boundary fences and gates
  • Maintenance needs of communal areas, including lighting, flooring, and décor

We also ensure that communal mechanical and electrical systems, such as air conditioning units, are serviced and functioning efficiently to meet increased summer usage.

Staying Informed Through Our Resident Portal

Our residents can stay updated on maintenance activities, safety notices, and other important information through the My Property Online portal. This platform provides real-time updates and facilitates communication between residents and our management team.

Please note that maintenance schedules and tasks may vary depending on the specific needs and features of each development.

For more detailed information or to discuss the maintenance plan for your estate, please contact our team directly.