**Reminder to book!** FPRA AGM 22 November – 5.00 – 8.00 pm

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9th November 2023 Dear Members With just two weeks to go, we are looking forward to seeing you at our Annual Conference and AGM on Wednesday 22 November. Below are the links for all the information you will need for the evening.  AGM Notice Report and Accounts Proxy Form Pre-booked 1:1 slots are filling up fast, […]

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DLUHC – Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill Update

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9th November 2023 The Chairman has received an email after the Kings speech on November 7th from the Commonhold Team at the DLUHC and the Leasehold, Commonhold and Rentcharges Division. A briefing note was attached, reproduced below. From the King’s Speech, please, the link here where the announcement of the Bill was made: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d5a1d6f8-66ed-426d-8ef1-bffabddfae7c   […]

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Flat Living Magazine, October issue

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We are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: October Edition This month, our contributors have ventured into the world of complaints and disputes. Their articles span a range of topics, encompassing not only the strategies for effective complaint management but also the art of transforming complaints and disputes into constructive, positive resolutions that benefit all […]

The Building Safety Hub

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The Property Institute (incorporating ARMA and IRPM) have launched a new website – The Building Safety Hub. Supporting building and fire safety excellence in tall residential buildings in England, the Building Safety Hub aims to provide a single point of reference for property professionals managing buildings in England to find the latest information, access valuable […]

Commencement of Section 156 of the Building Safety Act (amendments to Fire Safety Order)

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16 October 2023 Dear Sir/Madam, On 1 October we commenced the majority of the amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that we made through Section 156 of the Building Safety Act – see the attached letter from our Director on this and the next steps in commencing the remaining requirement in subsection […]

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News on the Block – issue 127 October 2023

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10th October 2023 Dear Members, Issue 127 of News on the Block has now been published online. This issue includes a special PropTech and Security feature and includes some of the following articles. Firm ceases trading as financial probe beginsMembers approve merger of two property organisationsDo you know risks of asbestos exposure?Don’t get into a […]

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Publication of new fire safety guidance

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29 September 2023 Today, the Home Office published both People with duties under fire safety laws – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Fire Safety Order: enforcement and sanctions for non-compliance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The People with duties under fire safety laws – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) is intended to assist ‘persons’ with duties under fire safety legislation in England […]

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FCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms

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29 September 2023 The FCA has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market. From the new year, insurance firms will be forced to act in leaseholders’ best interests, treat leaseholders as customers […]

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Webinar – “Ask the FPRA” Fire Safety

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19 October 2023 Dear Members, With so many questions still around Fire Safety, we would like to invite you to view this webinar with FPRA Director and Fire Safety expert Jonathan Gough, hosted by our Chairman Bob Smytherman. Thirteen submitted questions were answered along with 21 supplementary questions from the 41 attendees. View Ask the […]

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