DFC Property Management Limited

DFC Property Management Limited: block and estate management in West Sussex

DFC Property Management Limited is a British company dedicated to block and estate management with a prominent presence in West Sussex and surrounding areas, and activity across the South East and South West of England. The company works for freeholders, developers, Right-to-Manage Companies and Residents' Management Companies, as well as serving leaseholders in the developments it manages.

Comprehensive management services

The company covers the administration of new-build developments, private estates, converted and extended properties, and listed buildings. Its portfolio includes both freehold and leasehold, and ranges from refurbished Victorian townhouses to modern high-rise developments.

Among the tasks it undertakes are service charge and ground rent collection, urgent maintenance, major works and the management of reactive issues and planned maintenance. The company states it operates a zero-commission policy: no hidden charges, no mark-ups on insurance premiums and no undisclosed contractor incentives, with clear, auditable invoices.

Fire and building safety compliance

DFC Property Management pays particular attention to regulatory compliance in matters of health, fire and building safety. The company states it anticipates and complies with obligations arising from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Building Safety Act 2022, including gateway procedures, safety case requirements and accountable person duties.

To this end, it works with approved fire risk assessors, chartered surveyors and specialist consultants. It carries out regular building inspections, prepares site-specific fire strategies and implements remedial action plans. Records are kept digitally and clients can access compliance dashboards through the property management platform. The company also applies the principles of the Golden Thread in communication with residents, with transparency, traceability and accessibility of safety information throughout the building's life cycle.

Working philosophy and client relationships

The company presents itself as a management partner rather than a mere portfolio administrator. Its approach combines collaboration, clarity and professional standards, and adapts both to clients who want to be directly involved and to those who prefer to delegate entirely. DFC states it maintains agile and transparent communication with clients and residents, with attention to detail and proactive oversight.

The company was restructured by its managing director and owner, Yolanda Mansell, with the stated aim of bringing integrity, transparency and a personal touch to the field of leasehold and estate management. The firm states that its team handles everything from fee collection to major works, complying with Section 20 requirements and maintaining clear communication at every step.

Structure and coverage

DFC Property Management Limited operates from its headquarters in Worthing, West Sussex, and extends its activity across the South East and South West of England. The company states that it manages geographically dispersed portfolios with streamlined systems and robust processes, and that it maintains a prominent presence in West Sussex and surrounding areas.

Corporate profile

The company is identified as DFC Property Management Limited and continues its activity under that name. Its staff and management structure are led by Yolanda Mansell as managing director and owner.

Location and contact

2-3 New Broadway, Tarring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4EP · Phone: 01903 874 108 · Email: management@dfcpm.co.uk