Driven by an ambition to offer proactive services in residential lettings and property management and deliver 100% occupancy rates, we’re delighted to introduce our latest venture: Gateway Residential. From buy-to-let owners to property investors and developers, we’re here to make a difference in the marketplace.

Meet Michael Lawton, head of our group’s latest company, Gateway Residential. Busy overseeing and growing business, Michael takes time out to talk about his property career over 13 years, including setting up and running his own estate agents. Invaluable experience for the next Gateway chapter.

On Sunday 23 April, Howard Clarke, from our Service Charge team, joined 38,000 others to run the 36th London Marathon. Despite hitting ‘the wall’ along Marsh Wall, Docklands, Howard persevered, completing his first marathon in an impressive 3 hours, 20 minutes and 49 seconds. A keen sportsman, Howard raised around £1,500 for Pancreatic Cancer UK. Well done, Howard!

As the number of Residents Management Companies (RMCs) grow, it’s important ‘homeowner Directors’ understand their responsibilities, including meeting relevant property legislation and the latest Companies Act.

We help in all the core areas and have published a fact sheet covering the essentials. RMCs are also known as Right to Manage Companies (RTMs).

Amidst the ongoing market uncertainty following Brexit, one point is clear: well-kept and well-run properties will always be popular.