In short
EKIN provides residential block management in Southfields (SW18 & SW19) 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 Southfields
Southfields sits between Wimbledon Park, Putney and Earlsfield, with its own District line station and a village feel. Its best-known feature is the Grid, a network of Edwardian terraced streets, and it is especially popular with families.
The buildings
Much of Southfields' housing is Edwardian terraces, many converted into upper and lower flats or maisonettes, together with some interwar and post-war purpose-built blocks and a few newer developments. Many conversions are small, share-of-freehold buildings.
Managing a block in Southfields: what to plan for
- The Championships. Southfields station is the main station for the Wimbledon tennis, so the area is extremely busy for two weeks each summer. We avoid scheduling scaffolding and major deliveries during that period.
- Two-flat conversions. Upper and lower flats share a roof, walls and drainage. Clear responsibilities and a simple reserve prevent disputes between neighbours.
- Small RMCs. With few flats, it is common for owners to self-manage. See support for self-managed buildings.
Council, planning and access
| Local authority | Wandsworth Borough Council. |
|---|---|
| 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. Wandsworth: apply for a scaffold licence. |
| 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 | SW18 & SW19 |
| Access for works | Residential streets are narrow with controlled parking, so scaffolding and skips need licences and suspended bays. |
| Nearby areas we cover | Wimbledon · Earlsfield · Putney |
Services for Southfields 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 Southfields?
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 Southfields?
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.