Latest Update
The latest update from our Property Team can be read here.
PCC Property – A Guidance Note for PCCs when Considering Sales/Exchanges/Charges/Leases
Under the PCC Powers Measure 1956, a PCC is not allowed to own any freehold property in their own right, except a short lease as defined in the Measure. Such property is usually vested in the Leeds Diocesan Board of Finance (LDBF) as custodian trustees. The PCC are known as the managing trustee and must keep the LDBF indemnified of all costs and liabilities relating to the property.
Guidance is available here, but PCCs are encouraged to get in touch with the Property Team before beginning a property transaction.
Stock Conditions Survey
The team plans to undertake a survey of the condition of the stock across our property portfolio, including clergy housing in 2024. This will include an external and internal inspection of the property which will result in a detailed report of each property to identify what property components e.g. roof, bathroom, kitchens etc. need replacing. We will then use this information to be able to plan future works and budget accordingly. A letter about this can be found here. Information to clergy can be found here.
Key Property Initiatives
We are currently working on important property initiatives to help improve the property service people in our diocese receive. At the centre of our Property Business Plan is the aim ‘to provide a good quality property and estate service that supports our clergy so that they can concentrate on ministry’. We have published a letter with information to make people aware of what is happening and the changes that will be seen in 2024. More detail on both initiatives will follow in due course as we move to implement the changes.
The letter can be read here.