Active · local · 44 yrs registered

J Nicholson & Son

Registered as NICHOLSON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED · Based in Oldham · Ratings and company data last checked June 2026

✓ TPO registered Block specialist Local Building insurance

3.0★

117 Google reviews

1845

Established

At a glance

J Nicholson & Son is a local block & property management company based in Oldham, est. 1845. At Companies House it files small company accounts, lists 2 directors and has no late filings on record. It is registered with The Property Ombudsman under its regulated RLM category. It averages 3.0★ on Google (117 reviews). They state coverage of South and east of the country. Services include building insurance management.

In their words

Independent chartered surveyors specialising in professional management of residential blocks of flats and commercial properties, offering repairs, maintenance, accounts and insurance services.

Google Business Profile

3.0★ (117)

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Accreditation & credentials

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The Property Ombudsman (TPO)

Registered with The Property Ombudsman under the Residential Leasehold Management (RLM) category — the regulated tier for leasehold block management. View TPO profile ↗

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The Property Institute (TPI)

Not a listed TPI member.

Geographic coverage

South and east of the country

As stated on their website

Also found in searches for

North West1

Oldham

Services

Block Management

Services registered with TPO: Residential Leasehold Management - Option B

Service terms

Annually

Billing frequency

As stated on their website — not independently verified. How we collect this data.

Before you appoint J Nicholson & Son

Verify TPO registration

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Confirm TPI membership if claimed

If they advertise TPI membership, verify it directly at tpi.org.uk ↗. Membership lapses are not always prominently disclosed.

Ask for the last two years of service charge accounts

Request certified service charge accounts for a comparable block they currently manage. Look for transparency on reserve fund contributions and major works expenditure.

Review the management agreement carefully

Before signing, check the notice period to end the contract, any early termination fees, and the full fee schedule — including charges for routine tasks that may not be covered by the headline management fee.

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Frequently asked questions

What does J Nicholson & Son do?

J Nicholson & Son is a local block and property management company based in Oldham, offering block management Additional services include buildings insurance management.

Is J Nicholson & Son accredited?

Yes. J Nicholson & Son is registered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO), which requires client money protection, professional standards, and access to a formal complaints process for leaseholders.

Where does J Nicholson & Son operate?

J Nicholson & Son states on their website that they cover South and east of the country.

Does J Nicholson & Son arrange buildings insurance?

Yes. J Nicholson & Son offers buildings insurance management as part of their block management service, typically arranging block insurance on behalf of the freeholder or RTM company.

How do I make a complaint about J Nicholson & Son?

Submit a formal written complaint to J Nicholson & Son using their internal complaints procedure. If unresolved after 8 weeks, escalate to their redress scheme (TPO or PRS). For service charge disputes, apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office. Accreditation from TPO/TPI directories; company data from Companies House. Ratings and company data last checked June 2026. Page generated September 2026. See our methodology.