In short
EKIN provides residential block management in Kingston upon Thames (KT1 & KT2) for RMCs, RTM companies and freeholders: service charges, maintenance, safety compliance, insurance, Section 20 consultation and major works. We are based in nearby Wimbledon, client money is protected under UKALA CMP (membership 24113), and directors get regular reporting and access to their building's records.
About Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a historic market town and one of London's main shopping centres, on the Thames with a busy riverside, a university and good rail and bus links. Its population mixes students, young professionals, families and long-standing residents.
The buildings
Alongside Victorian conversions and interwar blocks, Kingston has seen a great deal of residential development around the town centre and the riverside. Many of the newer buildings are taller and mixed-use, with commercial units on the ground floor, more complex service charge structures and more demanding fire safety regimes. Some fall within the higher-risk building rules of the Building Safety Act.
Managing a block in Kingston upon Thames: what to plan for
- Mixed-use buildings. Since March 2025, buildings with up to 50% non-residential floor space can qualify for the right to manage, which has brought many Kingston blocks within reach of RTM for the first time.
- Building safety. Taller buildings bring additional duties, from fire door checks to information for the fire service. We confirm each building's position at the start.
- Riverside locations. Buildings close to the Thames may sit in flood risk areas, which affects insurance and ground-floor and basement flats.
- Technical plant. Lifts, communal heating, fire systems and warranties in newer buildings need active technical management, which suits our engineering background.
Council, planning and access
| Local authority | Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. |
|---|---|
| Scaffolding and skips on the road | Scaffolding or a skip on the pavement or road needs a highway licence, normally applied for by the scaffolding or skip company, and a parking bay suspension if it takes up a controlled bay. Allow time for both in the programme. Kingston: highway licences for skips, scaffolding and cranes. |
| Planning and building regulations | Replacement windows, roof alterations and changes to the outside of a building may need planning permission, particularly in a conservation area, and some works need building regulations approval. The appointed surveyor or contractor confirms what applies. Applications are made through the Planning Portal. |
| Postcodes | KT1 & KT2 |
| Access for works | The town centre has limited parking and a one-way system, so larger works need delivery windows and parking arrangements planned early. |
| Nearby areas we cover | Surbiton · New Malden · Teddington |
Services for Kingston upon Thames buildings
- Block management for RMCs, RTM companies and freeholders.
- Service charges and arrears, with budgets built from a real maintenance plan.
- Building safety and compliance tracked on one register.
- Section 20 consultation and major works project management.
- Buildings insurance through several brokers, with remuneration disclosed.
- Practical support for RMC directors: meetings, minutes and member records.
- A controlled handover if you are changing managing agent.
Frequently asked questions
Do you manage small buildings in Kingston upon Thames?
Yes. Our service is designed for converted houses with a handful of flats as well as purpose-built blocks, typically up to around 60 flats.
How quickly can you visit a building in Kingston upon Thames?
We are based in Wimbledon, so we can usually arrange an initial visit within a few working days of your enquiry.
Can you take over from our current agent?
Yes. We review the current arrangements first, then run the handover against a detailed checklist. See changing managing agent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-23 against the sources listed. This page is general information about England and is not legal advice; the lease for your building always comes first.