Please get in touch with the property department at Calthorpe Estates:
Contact: James Bridge, Property Manager
Telephone: 0121 248 7676
Email: property@calthorpe.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
I rent a commercial property from Calthorpe Estates, who do I need to speak to if I have a maintenance or lease query.
I wish to find out about leasing car parking space(s) on the Estate, who do I need to speak to?
Please get in touch with the property team at Calthorpe Estates who manage our car parking spaces and licences:
Contact: Sharna Rooney, Property Administrator
Telephone: 0121 248 7676
Email: property@calthorpe.co.uk
Residential FAQ’s
I wish to make improvements to my property, do I need permission from Calthorpe Estates.
Yes, regardless if your property is leasehold or freehold, if you live on the Calthorpe Estate under our Scheme of Management you need to adhere to certain criteria. To find out more – click here to see our Residents’ Handbook, which incorporates the Scheme of Management
I have applied for / got planning permission from Birmingham City Council, do I need permission from Calthorpe Estates to extend or alter my property.
Yes, regardless if your property is leasehold or freehold, if you live on the Calthorpe Estate under our Scheme of Management you need to adhere to certain criteria and obtain permission from Calthorpe Estates in addition to planning permission from Birmingham City Council. To find out more – click here to see our Residents’ Handbook, which incorporates the Scheme of Management
I wish to trim a tree within my property demise, do I need permission from Calthorpe Estates.
Yes, if you live on the Calthorpe Estate under our Scheme of Management you need to adhere to certain criteria. To find out more – click here to see our Residents’ Handbook, which includes details about trees and tree works. If in any doubt call First Port to speak with Tony MacDonagh on 01905 364 004
I have a leasehold property and would like to buy the freehold/ extend the lease.
There is no short answer to this, for a full explanation of the process please contact John Willson on 01905 364 004 or Email: calthorpe@mainstaygroup.co.uk
Who is responsible for the refuse collection as I’ve been missed?
Birmingham City Council are responsible, please contact them via their website here
Who is responsible for cutting the grass/collecting the leaves?
Depending on which address you are referring to will depend on responsibility. Please contact Mainstay/First Port to check on 01905 364 004.
My neighbours are having a bonfire in their garden, is this allowed under the Scheme of Management?
There are no defined rules against having a bonfire under the SoM and it is not against the Law. The EHD under the Control of Pollution Act and/or the ASBO Act will have powers that you could enforce. To find out more contact Birmingham City Council here
I rent a property from Calthorpe Estates, who do I need to speak to if I have a maintenance query.
Please get in touch with Mainstay Residential Property who manage our rental properties:
Contact: Donna Insall or Louise Sayers
Telephone: 01905 364 004
Email: calthorpe@mainstaygroup.co.uk