PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Sussex Block & Estate Management for developers, freeholders, and RMCs
Trusted to manage Sussex’s most complex residential, mixed-use and high-rise estates. Based at our Brighton head office, we manage residential blocks from Portslade and Lewes to Eastbourne, Burgess Hill and Uckfield.
Block Management for Complex Residential Developments
At Oakley Property, we manage residential, commercial, mixed-use and high-rise developments across Sussex. Trusted by developers, freeholders and Residents’ Management Companies (RMCs), we provide structured block management for buildings where compliance, governance and long-term planning matter.
Our ethos is to empower through knowledge. We know what our clients expect of us, but more importantly we know what we expect of ourselves.
As such, our approach goes beyond day-to-day maintenance. We deliver transparent resident communication, proactive risk management and robust compliance oversight, helping clients protect assets, reduce risk and maintain operational stability.
Our Property Management Services
Whether you’re a developer, freeholder or RMC, we offer a complete range of estate and block management services across Sussex. Explore our specialist service areas:
Who We Work With
We support Resident Management Companies (RMCs), freeholders, developers, commercial landlords and institutional investors across Sussex, delivering structured block management for residential, mixed-use and commercial developments.
Resident Management Companies (RMCs), Right to Manage (RTM) Companies & Freeholders
We work with Residential Management Companies (RMCs), Right to Manage (RTM) companies and freeholders who need an experienced, accountable managing agent. Our specialist service covers everything from AGMs, service charge arrears and leaseholder communication to health & safety compliance and long-term maintenance planning.
For leaseholders ready to take control of their building, Oakley can guide you through setting up an RTM company, from consultation to handover, before stepping in as your appointed managing agent.
Our aim is simple: to reduce risk, improve transparency and lift the day-to-day burden from your shoulders.
Developers
We partner with developers across Sussex to build clear, efficient and fully compliant management strategies from the ground up. With decades of experience supporting residential and mixed-use schemes, Oakley is a trusted new build partner — aligning sales strategy with your legal obligations.
Our team supports service charge budgeting, lease structure reviews and regulatory planning during the build phase, ensuring your development is legally sound, operationally efficient and ready for occupation. On completion, we coordinate a seamless transition and estate operations with precision and accountability.
By integrating management early, Oakley helps developers accelerate sales, minimise risk and achieve schemes that operate smoothly from launch. Our realistic, market-ready service charge structures reduce buyer friction and keep developments competitive.
Partner with Oakley on Your Next Scheme
Build to Rent (BTR)
We support Build to Rent landlords and institutional investors by managing the buildings that underpin their portfolios. Oakley provides full estate and compliance management for large-scale developments, ensuring buildings are safe, efficient and well maintained.
Our role focuses on site-level performance: regulatory oversight, planned maintenance, health & safety, service charge management and resident communications. We work alongside lettings and asset management teams to ensure a stable, well-run environment that supports occupancy and long-term value.
Discover Our BTR Estate Management Approach
Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed-use buildings bring unique operational and regulatory challenges — from layered lease structures to shared services and multi-stakeholder communications. Oakley brings clarity and structure to these schemes, integrating residential, retail and commercial operations into a single, efficient framework.
We manage service charge administration, compliance, facilities management and lease analysis to keep operations seamless, transparent and compliant. Our joined-up approach reduces friction between occupiers, protects asset value and keeps buildings well-maintained.
Explore Our Mixed-Use Property Expertise
Commercial Property Owners & Landlords
We provide end-to-end management for commercial buildings and estates across Sussex, supporting investors, landlords and portfolio owners who want their assets to run efficiently, remain compliant and perform strongly over time.
Our team provides structured service charge administration, lease assurance, planned maintenance and facilities management to keep buildings operating smoothly and protect long-term asset value.
With expertise across office, retail and mixed commercial portfolios, Oakley offers clear financial reporting, proactive risk management and a single point of accountability. You can focus on investment strategy while we handle the management delivery.
Our Block Management Services
Our service comprises operational control, regulatory assurance and financial transparency for every client.
Financial Management
Service charge collection
Rent collection
VAT reporting
Management of Section 42 trust accounts
Arrears recovery and debt control
Transparent financial reporting
Planned maintenance and budget forecasting
Compliance & Risk Analysis
Fire, asbestos and water risk assessments
Insurance claims management & renewals
Health & safety audits and building safety oversight
Operational & Site Services
Regular site inspections
Site staff management
Facilities management and repairs
Section 20 major works administration
Customer & Stakeholder Care
Leaseholder communications
AGM and directors’ meeting support
Developer mobilisation support
Proven Track Record Across Sussex
We manage some of Sussex’s most complex and high-profile schemes, from coastal new builds to city-centre mixed-use estates.
Our proven delivery model gives clients confidence that their developments are in safe, experienced hands.
Meet Your Dedicated Property Manager
Every Oakley client is supported by a dedicated property manager, with specialist accounts support and company-wide regulatory expertise behind them.
This ensures each building is managed with clear accountability, specialist supervision and direct communication.
Property Management FAQs
How do I switch block management company?
Switching managing agents doesn’t need to be complicated. Our team oversees the entire transition - from TUPE and documentation to resident communication and service handover — ensuring a smooth, fully compliant process with minimal disruption.
What’s included in your management fee?
Our standard service covers financial administration, compliance oversight, site inspections, maintenance coordination, resident communications and AGM support. For more complex schemes, we offer tailored solutions to match specific needs.
Do you manage mixed-use estates?
Yes. We have extensive experience managing developments that combine residential, retail and commercial units. Our team coordinates layered leases, shared services and stakeholder communications to keep these buildings operating smoothly.
How do you ensure compliance?
Oakley operates to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards and is accredited by Propertymark and The Property Institute. Our in-house team conducts regular site audits, risk assessments and documentation reviews to ensure every building meets legal and regulatory requirements.
What size of blocks do you manage?
We specialise in medium to large developments, typically 15 units and above. For smaller schemes, we may be able to offer tailored advice or recommend reliable partners.
Do you manage high-rise residential buildings?
Yes. Oakley has specialist experience managing high-rise residential buildings in full compliance with the Building Safety Act. Our team works with resident directors to ensure all statutory obligations are met.
Partner with Oakley for a Smarter Property Strategy
Whether you’re a developer, freeholder or RMC, our experienced team delivers proactive management, clear communication and reliable results across Sussex. With offices in Brighton & Hove, Lewes and Shoreham-by-Sea, we combine local insight with regulatory expertise to help you protect and grow your asset with confidence.