RVRA

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December News 2005

December 2005

 

30th December 05

 

RVRA would like to inform residents that we do not support any of the information detailed in the News article dated Thursday 29th December 05.  Details in this article are incorrect.  As of 31st January 2006, the present cleaning company, White House Services Ltd are to be replaced starting on 1st February 2006.  Please do not worry, the Village will have cleaning staff in the New Year.  As for the Security issue, there will be no change to the Security aspect for the near future, again please do not worry the Security Staff will still be in place in the New Year and can be contacted on the number given on our contact page.

 

This kind of article does nothing to enhance the relations within the Village and anyone reporting any issues to any media should ensure that the issues raised are correct.  The 2006 Service Charge Demand has been raised in accordance with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal rulings.

 

If you have any concerns and would like to discuss the matter further, please contact any RVRA Team Member in the usual manner.

 

9th December 05

 

RVRA would like to inform residents that we have a new Draft Budget for 2006, anyone wishing to discuss the budget can contact any RVRA Team Member in the usual manner.  It is as follows:

Darwin Roof Overlay	£79,485.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Re-asphalting Walkways	£19,635.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Stairs Cladding Repairs 64 Flights/Landings	£2,625.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
External Redecoration	£39,060.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Associated Repairs	£8,400.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Trunking and Fanning Replacement	£65,520.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Lift Maintenance	£3,675.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Engineering Insurance	£1,500.00	Cover for 4 Lifts
Lighting & Electrical	£2,100.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Day to Day Repairs	£31,500.00	As per Johnson Report + 5%
Security	£109,311.00	As per Johnson Report + 3%
Landscaping and Cleaning	£74,263.00	As per Johnson Report + 3%
Management Fee (inc Site Manager)	£53,000.00	As per LVT Determination in 2002
Insurance	£221,965.00
Accountancy	£3,740.00	As per Johnson Report + 3%
Lift Works re S20 Notice	£117,000.00	Allowing for Existing reserve of £148,838.60
Water Pump Installation	£20,000.00	Based on budget figure with allowance for possible extra pipework
Total	£852,779.00

RVRA have been assured that residents wishing to pay their Service Charge on a monthly basis, can do so with the proviso that these payments are in equal monthly instalments beginning in January 2006 with no default.

 

Unfortunately there have been additions to the Proposed 2006 Budget which RVRA published in November 05, these are due to inflation due to the delay in the refurbishment programme as a result of LVT action and also with the recent water pressure problems in Livingstone Court and Lawrence Walk.

 

Your 2006 Service Charge Demand, should be with you within the next couple of weeks.

 

 

2nd December 05

 

RVRA would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very Happy Christmas. This year the Rowner Access Point is holding 'CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE' 2005 on Monday 12th December 05 on the precinct.

 

This year there will be a Nativity Scene, Fire Eaters, Live Music, The Tallest Super Heroes, Puppeteers and much, much more, so please join with other Rowner Residents and have some fun beginning at 3pm finishing at 8pm.