Contracts awarded, partnerships formed and company updates from Gebai Property Services.
Price alone is a poor guide to contractor quality. Here is what commercial landlords and property managers should actually be evaluating when they appoint a maintenance contractor.
Read article →Managing aftercare across multiple active sites introduces coordination, reporting and quality challenges that smaller developers rarely face. Here is how to structure it effectively.
Read article →Choosing the right aftercare contractor affects your purchaser experience, your warranty position and your reputation. Here is what to look for before you appoint.
Read article →The defects period is when buyer satisfaction is won or lost. Here is how developers can manage communication, resolution and contractor performance to protect their reputation.
Read article →From paint finish failures to door adjustments and silicone voids — the defects that appear most frequently on new build snagging lists and how a good aftercare contractor resolves them.
Read article →The defects liability period is one of the most operationally demanding phases of a new build development. Here is what it involves and how to manage it effectively.
Read article →A clear maintenance specification protects your organisation and gives contractors the brief they need to deliver. Here is what to include and why each element matters.
Read article →The legal landscape around damp and mould has shifted significantly. Here is what social landlords are required to do and what effective maintenance response looks like.
Read article →Price is only one consideration when appointing a housing association maintenance contractor. Here is what else to assess — and what questions to ask.
Read article →Reactive repairs keep tenants safe now. Planned maintenance keeps costs down long-term. Here is how housing associations can strike the right balance.
Read article →Practical strategies for housing associations to cut void turnaround times — contractor selection, workflow, multi-trade coverage and why documentation matters.
Read article →A practical breakdown of the Decent Homes Standard for property managers — what it requires, what contractors need to deliver, and how to use it as a commissioning tool.
Read article →What Awaab's Law means in practice for housing associations — the timescales, obligations and how to ensure your maintenance response meets the new legal requirements.
Read article →Turnaround times, documentation requirements, multi-trade coverage and the questions worth asking before you commit to a contractor. A practical guide for HA property managers.
Read article →Gebai Property Services has formally launched its commercial-only division, focusing exclusively on housing associations, property developers and commercial landlords across Yorkshire. The move marks a strategic shift away from domestic work to serve the growing demand for reliable, accountable commercial contractors in the region.
We are now offering a full insurance repair service for landlords, property managers and housing associations. Covering water damage, fire damage and full property reinstatement, all works are documented and carried out to insurer-agreed schedules.
We are always open to discussing new contracts, framework agreements and long-term partnerships with housing associations, developers and property managers.