We are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: February Edition This month’s issue focuses on the vibrant world of communal spaces and outdoor areas! Our incredible contributors explore everything from securing insurance for shared spaces to transforming them into inviting, high-value hubs that enhance both occupant experiences and property appeal. In news – you […]
Year: 2025
How RMCs use forfeiture – feedback to MHCLG requested by 10th March
Posted on14th March 2025Dear MembersThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government are interested to hear about your experience in ensuring lease compliance. In particular, the Department would like to understand how forfeiture is used, and any experience you have of ensuring compliance through other means e.g. recovering debts from earnings or seeking an injunction to […]
Update on Right to Manage
Posted onChairman Bob Smytherman has received an email from Matt Prior, Commonhold Policy, MHCLG with an update on the RTM regulations laid before Parliament this week.OFFICIALDear Bob12th February 2025I hope you’re well. I’m emailing to let you know that on Monday 10 February we laid secondary legislation in Parliament to commence the measures in the Leasehold and […]
Issue 135 News on the Block now available to members
Posted onIssue 135 of News on the Block has now been published onlineThis issue of News on the Block includes a special Service Charges feature and a tribute to Ian Fletcher as he announces his retirement from the BPF.Read News on the Block issue 135 (PDF) >>
Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents
Posted on55th February 2025Your views are important!Since its inception in 1971, the FPRA has challenged, rallied and engineered change for the benefit of its members and the wider leasehold community. And we still are! However, today, we’re asking for your help.The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is running a Consultation on introducing permitted insurance […]
Flat Living, January 2025 edition now available
Posted onWe are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: January Edition Welcome back to our first issue of 2025 and Happy New Year! In recent years, our industry has experienced significant legislative updates which have shifted the way that we work. This month, our contributors explore these legal updates to offer deeper insights. The government has […]