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  • Our next meeting with Savills: 28th January 2026

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    Save the Date: 28th January, 6.30pm Our next full South Gardens Residents’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th January from 6.30pm online. Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Online, invite link to be sent out in advance. We encourage all residents to come along to hear updates from your RA…

  • Reminder: South Gardens Christmas Social 2025

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    This is a reminder that the South Gardens Christmas Social is next week! The SGRA and AHRA warmly invite all residents to our South Gardens Christmas Social. When: Tuesday 16th December, 6:30pm onwards Where: The Tree House, in Elephant Park Bring along your favourite tipple and celebrate the festive season with your fellow residents! We…

  • Contribute to the South Gardens Christmas collection

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    Dear residents, As has been tradition for the last five years, we have set up a Christmas collection as a simple way to thank the South Gardens concierge, duty managers, cleaners, and the Elephant Park security, cleaning, and landscaping teams. They work hard every day to keep our homes safe and pleasant. Your contribution will…

  • Check your heating and hot water before winter

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    As we head into the colder months, now is a great time to check that your under-floor heating and hot water supply are working correctly. We encourage you to take a few minutes to follow the steps in our guide here, which outlines how to use and configure the underfloor heating and hot water systems.…

  • Minutes from RA/Savills meeting 16th September

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    The RA met for a regular six-weekly meeting with Savills to discuss ongoing issues on the 16th September. Below is a summary of the discussion and topics covered. Electric vehicle charging in the underground carparks Savills is working with Lendlease and ChargePoint to upgrade the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the underground carpark. Savills are…

  • Invite: South Gardens Christmas Social 2025

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    We know it’s only September but… The SGRA and AHRA warmly invite all residents to our South Gardens Christmas Social. When: Tuesday 16th December, 6:30pm onwards Where: The Tree House, in Elephant Park Bring along your favourite tipple and celebrate the festive season with your fellow residents! We hope to see lots of you there!

  • Savills issues service charge demands to L&Q shared owners

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    If you are a shared owner then Savills has just issued the delayed service charge demands via email for the second half of this financial year, 1st July 2025 – 31st December 2025. (Always be cautious of phishing and scam attempts before sending large sums of money, particularly via standing order or direct debit.) As…

  • Minutes from 23 July 2025 – meeting between residents and Savills

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    Thanks to everyone who joined us for our six-monthly Residents Association meeting with Savills. In attendance from Savills was Lee Chapman (Head of Residential) and Aimee Wright (Building Manager). A number of members from the Residents Association were in attendance, including Oliver Parsons (chair SGRA), Isabel Palmer (chair AHRA), Rhys Fowler, Rhys Jones, Philip Brassington,…

  • Reminder: next meeting with Savills, 23rd July

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    Dear Residents, The next full South Gardens Residents’ meeting with Savills and your RAs (SGRA & AHRA) will take place on Wednesday 23rd July from 6.30pm. The meeting will be held in person in The Treehouse. Savills will also be providing a Teams link for remote access: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84399247909?pwd=2RJNatA6Jb6MCOZF7Ge33adFIXt2Or.1 Password: RVbC5F Do come along if you…

  • Issue: Balcony condensation

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    A number of residents at South Gardens have reported issues regarding condensation dripping from above inset balconies. It is important to report the issue now, as the NHBC warranty is only valid for up to ten years which many buildings in the estate are getting close to. To ensure appropriate remediation, we recommend you report…