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Block management in Liverpool

From period conversions to modern towers, city-centre living in Liverpool comes with its own rules. We help directors and owners keep on top of them.

Block and leasehold management in Liverpool. We look after blocks of flats and estates here for resident management companies, Right to Manage companies, freeholders and residents, from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport.

About Liverpool

Flats are a big part of Liverpool life. At the 2021 Census, almost a quarter of the city’s households (about 23%) lived in a flat, maisonette or apartment.

The waterfront was a UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2004 until UNESCO removed it from the list in July 2021. Listed buildings and conservation areas are still protected by planning law.

Liverpool has 36 conservation areas, covering 9% of the city and about 19,000 properties. In and around the city centre they include Albert Dock, Castle Street, Duke Street, William Brown Street, Rodney Street, Canning Street, Mount Pleasant and Stanley Dock.

If you let your flat, Liverpool’s selective licensing scheme may apply. It covers about 80% of privately rented homes in the city and is due to end in March 2027. The council is consulting on what comes next.

Heritage and conservation

  • 36 conservation areas across the city, with boundaries under review
  • Some properties are covered by Article 4 directions

Worth looking out for

  • Higher-risk buildings. Blocks of 18 metres or 7 storeys and above must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator.
  • Cladding. Buildings of 11 metres or more with unsafe cladding may qualify for the government’s Cladding Safety Scheme.
  • Mixed use. Where shops or bars sit below the flats, the lease should say how costs are shared.
  • Letting your flat. Check whether you need a selective licence.

Every building is different. Book a call back and we’ll talk you through what matters for yours.

Questions people ask

Do you provide block management in Liverpool?
Yes. We provide block management, estate management and leasehold services in Liverpool from our office on Hoghton Street, Southport. Our qualified team looks after budgets, repairs, safety checks and accounts, and you can choose full management or AJ Lite.
Do I need a licence to let my flat in Liverpool?
Possibly. Liverpool's selective licensing scheme covers about 80% of privately rented homes and is due to end in March 2027. The full fee is £704, with discounts in some cases. The council's postcode checker shows whether your flat is covered, and it is consulting on what comes next.
Can unsafe cladding on our building be funded?
If the building is 11 metres or taller, the government's Cladding Safety Scheme, run by Homes England, may pay for the work. The responsible entity applies, not individual leaseholders.
Which council and fire service cover Liverpool?
Liverpool City Council. Fire and rescue: Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.

General information about the law in England, not legal advice. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.

Local contacts

CouncilLiverpool City Council
Fire and rescueMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Your managing agentAnthony James, Hoghton Street, Southport, 01704 545 800

Services for Liverpool

Full block managementFire risk assessments and fire strategiesCladding and remediationRTM and residents' association formation

Nearby areas we cover

Block management in Bootle and LitherlandBlock management in Crosby and MaghullAll areas we cover

Guides for Liverpool

Local guidesOwning a flat in Liverpool city centreHeritage, licensing and building safety: what Liverpool flat owners and directors need to know.Building safetyIs my building a higher-risk building?The 18 metre and seven-storey test, and what follows.Building safetyDo leaseholders pay for historic safety defects?An overview of the Building Safety Act protections.EstatesHouses and flats on one estate: who pays for what?Estate costs and block costs are shared differently.
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Sources

ONS Census 2021: accommodation type, LiverpoolUNESCO: Liverpool deleted from the World Heritage ListLiverpool City Council: conservation areasLiverpool City Council: selective licensing schemeLiverpool City Council: selective licensing consultationGOV.UK: criteria for being a higher-risk building (occupation phase)GOV.UK: tell Homes England about unsafe cladding (Cladding Safety Scheme)Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service: community fire stations

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Free, no-obligation proposals for blocks and estates. We’d love to hear from you.

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