Autumn 2015 NEWSLTTER
25 Porchester Place
Building Manager
Bruno Nobrega
Direct Line: 0207 262 7427
Email: porchesterplace
@kfporters.com
Asset Manager
Josef Fischbacher
Direct Line: 0207 861 1268
Email: josef.fischbacher
@knightfrank.com
Credit Controller
Samantha Simpson
Direct Line: 0207 861 1269
Email: samantha.simpson
@knightfrank.com
Sussex Gardens Roadway Railings Project
Residents may have noticed that the first section of the Sussex Gardens Roadway railings project has now been completed
and we are sure you will agree that it has greatly improved the appearance of the area. The second section is now also
underway. Below are two before and after photos which really highlight the difference these works have made.
Along with the installation of the railings, road resurfacing and installation of branded bollards, there has also been
landscaping works carried out and perennial planting, including spring bulbs to continue to keep the Hyde Park Estate the
Green Estate. Both the Church Commissioners and Westminster made significant contributions to the scheme.
Before
After
Connaught Village
The Christmas event will be on Thursday 26 November from 4pm - 6pm. We have Raven stone Pre-Prep carol singing,
followed by Carol Singers from St Johns Church. The Christmas lights will switch on at 5pm.
There will also be festive treats and a hamper competition. Most of the village boutiques are opening late until 8pm, with
many offering discount and VIP evenings. A few are also serving mulled wine, having a raffle or transforming into a Santa’s
Grotto.
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The out of hours maintenance Helpdesk - 0203 764 5571
Please note the out of hour’s emergency number and be sure to call this number in future.
The Helpdesk will assist you with emergencies such as leaks, frozen pipe work, replacement locks and broken windows
etc. But please remember that if the works are within your apartment, it is very likely that the cost of the repair will be
recharged back to you.
We have also introduced uniformed nightly security patrols through Vigilant, across the estate on all Church owned
blocks, 7 days a week, to tackle both anti-social and illegal behaviour, as well as to monitor night staff performance.
Insurance
We would again like to draw your attention to the insurance excess situation on the Hyde Park Estate. There is an
Asset Manager Surgery
excess of £500 for all escape of water claims on the buildings insurance policy. This means that if you are responsible
Your Asset Manager, Antony Parkinson will be available on Wednesday the 15th of September from 10.00AM –
for causing a leak, the excess costs will be recharged to you.
11.00AM at the Building Managers Office on the ground floor (Radnor Place entrance) to assist with answering any
questions you may have. Should you not be available at this time please do not hesitate to contact Antony on 0207
In June
2015,
The Church
Commissioners
and renewed
the insurance policy resulting in a small decrease
861
5160
to discuss
any issues
or arrange re-tendered
a more convenient
appointment.
in premiums due to the reduction in the level of claims over the previous year. Even so we urge lessees to ensure that
all plumbing within apartments is sound and that bathrooms are not being used as wet rooms if they are not
designed for this purpose. If you know of an existing leak please arrange for it to be repaired without delay as it may
be leaking into your neighbour’s home.
Block update
You will have received the consultation notice relating to the internal redecoration project at Porchester Place. The
consultation period has now been completed and work will start in January 2016.
Asset Manager Surgery
Your Asset Manager, Josef Fischbacher, will be available for a surgery on Friday 27th November 2015 between 11.30
and 12:30 at the building manager’s office - located just off the 25 Porchester Place reception - to assist you with
answering any questions you may have. Should you not be available at this time, please do not hesitate to contact
Josef on 0207 861 1268 to discuss any issues you may have.
Hyde Park Estate Website
If you have not already done so, we would like to invite you to register to the Hyde Park Estate website. To do so
please visit www.hydeparkestate.com and click ‘register’. The website has recently been re-designed and additional
features have been incorporated. A wide variety of information is available on the website relating to the Hyde Park
Estate generally such as historic photos as well as specific information relating your individual block, including
details of buildings insurance and block specific announcements.
Licences to sublet
If you are renting out your apartment to a tenant then you will require a licence to sublet. These are only available
for lettings to single families for a period of not less than 6 months. The process for application has recently
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changed and in order to apply you should contact your Asset Manager/Building Manager for a copy of the
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application
form.
Underground Parking
If you are interested in renting a car parking space in one of our eight underground car parking garages than
please contact Richard.Nubel@knightfrank.com or call 0207 861 1598 to arrange this.
The annual price is set at a very competitive £1,800 and offers safe and secure parking across the Hyde Park Estate.
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