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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over the years that I have had a leasehold flat at Ivor Court there have been a number of managing agents of varying quality. To me MLM have been far and away the best. Day to day issues have been dea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m shocked at these 1 star reviews! MLM were appointed as our managing agents in 2024, after our last managing agent spent insurance payouts and money disappeared. MLM had a VERY difficu... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute cowboys, do not trust this company at all! Promise to do work that never materialises and even if it does the work is done to such a poor standard it creates even bigger problems. We are now... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To all leasholders and landlords out there, please avoid this property management company at all costs. They have destroyed our block of flats in north west London. Death by a thousand cuts and in... See more


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service

Ross McSavaney and Beth Kandelin deserve a big applause in the way they manage Ivor Court under MLM management. They have dealt with every query of mine however small, efficiently and extremely promptly. This job requires people skills, diplomacy, support and an indepth knowledge of management and they come up with full marks. I would also like to say a special thanks to their entire team in Ivor Court, Alan, Oum, Orobosa, Keith, Darren and Thomas who have always been helpful, patient, courteous, professional very thorough and go out of their way to be of assistance. Thanks Ross and Beth for managing Ivor Court so efficiently. Brilliant job by the MLM team.

1 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beth Kandelin and Ross McSavaney

Beth Kandelin and Ross McSavaney are always very keen to listen and help with any problems arise. They are very friendly and approachable and they will take initiative to investigate any issues in the building. I have been in the Ivor Court for many years, I can say that we are lucky to have them.

16 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from a great team

Over the years that I have had a leasehold flat at Ivor Court there have been a number of managing agents of varying quality. To me MLM have been far and away the best. Day to day issues have been dealt with and resolved efficiently by Beth Kandelin. It is always a pleasure to stop and say hello even if there is nothing amiss. It takes great talent to nurture staff so the place feels a warm and welcoming place. Ross McSaveney provides quarterly review days where one can meet individually to discuss any further problems if needed.

14 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Management and a True Sense of Community at Ivor Court

We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional management of Ivor Court by Ross and Beth. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their work. They consistently go above and beyond, being incredibly responsive to our needs and addressing maintenance requests with remarkable promptness. Whether it’s a minor fix or a more significant issue, their attention to detail ensures that our environment remains safe, clean, and comfortable at all times.

Beyond their practical efforts, Ross and Beth have truly fostered a sense of belonging within the community. The site team frequently organizes engaging events that bring residents together, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction and connection. Their regular and transparent communication keeps everyone informed and reassured, which contributes to the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Ivor Court.

It is clear that the dedication of Ross, Beth, and the entire site team has a positive impact on our day-to-day lives. Their hard work and genuine care make us feel not just like residents, but like valued members of a thriving community. We are truly fortunate to have such an outstanding team looking after us.

Thank you for all that you do. Your efforts make all the difference, and we’re lucky to have you!

13 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There have been ongoing issues with the…

There have been ongoing issues with the block that my family has a flat. They have failed to repair dangerous outside space or even respond to the tenants when we have asked for progress or what the situation might be. This has been going on for a number of years. The residents were charged several thousand pounds a few years ago to start the repairs and nothing has happened

9 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too much talking and letter writing…

Too much talking and letter writing with action that is minimal. Like most companies that claim they take h&s and other things very serious it normally follows that doing practical jobs on the ground there wont be much of that. Long emails saying y they need to charge more and how bad the last lot were, we going to fix it all !!!its nearly like a trump regime. Windsor court nw11 the car park has 3cm deep hole 1m wide the walkway has its own holes, besides the huge puddles these cause its a h&s item that someone has to be blindto miss yet months on and its still there, so if u pride yourselves on h&s but not on real management then it should be done.

i emailed the address but not suprising i recvd this....

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8 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Thank you for your review. We always appreciate constructive feedback, as it helps us continually improve our service delivery.
We make no apologies for sending all occupiers information on health and safety, given its importance. Clients and occupiers value clear communication from their agents, especially as many may not be able to manage this effectively themselves.
To investigate the concerns you’ve raised regarding unresolved health and safety actions, we would be grateful if you could provide the details of the development and the items you believe have not been completed. Unfortunately, we are unable to identify you in our system. Therefore, please reply to customerservices@mlmproperty.co.uk, quoting reference MJ.

Customer Services

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Customer Service Overall

I have found Fabiola to be professional, diligent and with quick response by email exchanges.
Fabiola works with a great customer service attitude whilst performing her job professionally and efficiently.
Our Building Manager Valentin is also always willing to assist when issues arises and able to give advise.
I am happy with the services provided by the team.

7 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Sam,

We always appreciate positive feedback about your experiences with MLM and our team, especially Fabiola and Valentine.

We will certainly pass your kind words on to them. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our services and team.

Kind regards.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MLM Property Management

A managing agents role is not an easy one, balancing the needs of multiple interests, complying with ever changing health & safety requirements, maintaining the buildings and ensuring value for money at the same time. As a property company we use MLM to manage several mixed use residential and commercial buildings on our behalf. We have always found their whole team from our property managers, Ross, Lucy and Valentin who run the buildings on a daily basis to MLM’s accounts team, provide a fair, reactive and professional service not only to us but all leaseholders.

7 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Steve,

We always appreciate positive feedback about your experiences with MLM and our team, especially Ross and Lucy.

We will certainly pass your kind words on to them. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with our services and our team.

Kind regards.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

Ross McSavaney is extremely approachable as our property manager and I find the quarterly resident surgeries that he conducts to be extremely helpful for residents to meet on a 1-1 basis to ask any questions I may have!

Thank you Ross!

7 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Louise,

We always appreciate positive feedback on our services and our teams.

We will certainly pass your kind words on to him. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.
Kind regards.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My sincerely thanks to Ross McSavaney at MLM

I sincerely like to thank Ross McSavaney at Michael Laurie Magar (MLM). Under his management the running of Ivor Court could not have been any better. Ross is so helpful, approachable and goes out of his way to assist you with kindness.

Ivor Court is one of the best blocks in the area, , if not the best. It is managed almost to perfection under Ross's management and his wonderful team. I am so glad I have a flat in this block.

17 February 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Mitra,

We always appreciate positive feedback on our services and our teams.

We will certainly pass your kind words on to Ross. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.

Kind regards.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Fabiola offers a great service, very responsive and helpful!

6 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Krystall,

We always appreciate positive feedback on our services and our teams.

We will certainly pass your kind words on. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.

Kind regards.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beyond forgiveness.

Ordinarily - I am forgiving of managing agents if there is a mistake or two - it is a relatively thankless task at the best of times.
But they have excelled at failing. Issuing dodgy s.20 notices, claiming defects exist with no evidence, taking two years to issue repairs so costs have escalated over 300%. Avoidable. Actionable. Awful.

3 March 2025
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Reply from Michael Laurie Magar

Dear Mark,

We are very sorry you felt the need to provide such a reply, given the interaction and updating we have provided leaseholders in trying to deal with the issues at this development.

We always value constructive feedback; however, in this case, the review is one-sided and factually incorrect.

For clarity, the facts are as follows: the original specification for the works changed significantly due to updates in fire regulations. In response, we have conducted extensive consultations with all leaseholders, including direct engagement with you regarding these changes. As a result, we need to now reissue the Section 20 notices with revised pricing to ensure transparency. This approach safeguards all parties involved and allows the project to proceed at the most appropriate cost, following an open and competitive tendering process. Notably, many of the contractors involved were suggested by leaseholders themselves.

Regarding your mention of a 300% increase, we are not aware of such a figure, as we have not yet issued the amended Section 20 notice of estimates or the report following the recent changes.

To provide further clarity, the anticipated cost increase is primarily due to the necessary transition from a timber decking system to a fire-retardant metal construction for the new frame and covering. Additionally, we have included a provisional sum for possible repairs to the existing flat roof to prevent potential leaks affecting the commercial unit below.
We remain committed to an open and fair process and welcome any further discussions to address your concerns.

Michael Laurie Magar

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company.

Awful company.
Very expensive and we never see any of the necessary work being done. Several
Problems have been outstanding for over a year now and we still have no movement. Their communication is poor, often told someone will call back but never does. We have around 15 flats, most flats call them monthly if not weekly and we still are no where. Don’t even bother asking for invoices or itemised bills for what they spend the money on as they won’t provide but still make threats if you don’t pay.
We are in the process of reporting them to standards agencies and governing bodies. Let’s see if that help!
Avoid avoid avoid!!

3 March 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

City Exchange Bradford - Issues

I have been residing at City Exchange in Bradford for over a year, and my experience with MLM has been incredibly disappointing.

Since I moved in, the corridors have been continuously leaking. Despite multiple reports, I've been told each time that someone is "sorting it out," yet nothing has been done. The water damage is so severe that the floor is weakening, the ceiling is collapsing, and the walls are covered in mould. I cannot understand why MLM has failed to address this issue—it seems they simply do not care.

Each year, there have been several days without water and electricity in City Exchange. When these outages occurred, MLM provided us with bottled water, but when we inquired about staying in hotels, we were told there was no money available for reimbursement.

Recently, the lift has been out of order for weeks. I personally got stuck in it for over an hour, and I wasn’t the only one—three people were trapped in the same week. Despite repeated breakdowns, it has never been properly repaired, and more residents are getting stuck each time.

In my flat, there is mould growing around the windows, particularly near the sofa and bed. We were told by our landlords that this was an MLM issue, as it stems from external factors. However, MLM refused to take responsibility, claiming they only manage communal areas. Yet, the leaking corridors have remained unaddressed for over a year, and there is clear mould and dampness in the communal areas as well. Many other flats are experiencing the same problem. Essentially, we are living in mould-infested flats, and MLM refuses to take any action.

When the water and electricity supply went out, an MLM contractor came to the property. When I asked for an update on the issues, his response was, "the building is messed up." If even MLM’s own contractors are aware of the building’s dangerous and unsafe conditions, why has nothing been done to resolve these problems?

To make matters worse, contacting MLM is a constant struggle. We cannot reach the building manager, Sue Kemp, as she has reportedly been receiving too much abuse. Instead, we are left with a generic contact number, where we receive short, unhelpful responses to our questions, often with no clear answers.

I would strongly advise against moving into any property managed by MLM. The lack of attention to critical issues, poor customer service, and disregard for residents' safety and well-being make living here an incredibly frustrating experience.

24 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and always responsive

Very helpful and always responsive , Fabiola is indeed great , he has been explaning me and his replies do not take even 10 minutes ... good and brief explanations happy to be working with MLM.

24 February 2025
Unprompted review

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