4th February 2025FPRA chairman Bob Smytherman had a useful consultation interview with Civil Servants about the consultation, details in the link and URL below,They are keen to hear from our members on this issue.This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 24 February 2025SummaryWe are seeking views on proposals to prevent freeholders, property managing agents and landlords […]
We 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 […]
An email has been received from BSR Communications by our chairman, Bob Smytherson with details of recent updates to Building Assessment Certification guidance information. Reproduced below….Good morning,Important updates to Building Assessment Certification guidance are now live – with a key addition. We’ve now integrated the specific assessment criteria used by HSE’s multi-disciplinary teams when assessing […]
Tuesday 17th December 2024Chairman Bob Symtherman had an interesting meeting with Ofgem this morning about their consultation on plans for Heat Network billing.Below is the email from Ria Hasler of Ofgem with details of forthcoming Ofgem webinars and a recent consultation on Heat Network Billing (closes on 31st January).Hi Bob,Thanks for meeting with me. Here’s […]
Christmas Closure – Our offices will be closed from midday on Monday 23 December and will re-open on Thursday 2 January. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.
Dear Members, Please find attached our final newsletter of the year, Winter 2024, Issue 151 which we hope you enjoy reading.This edition includes the government ministerial statement on the next steps for leasehold reform, a summary of our recent AGM, and all of our usual features including the legal jottings and members Q&As.May we take […]
Issue 134 of News on the Block has been published and is available for subscribers to read online. This issue of News on the Block includes a special Property Management Awards 2024 winners feature.Read News on the Block, Issue 134 online >>Some of the articles in this issue include:Government leasehold plans are given a broad […]
21 November 2024 Chairman Bob Smytherman has received a communication from Matt Prior at Commonhold Policy at MHCLG OFFICIAL Dear Bob I hope you are well. Today the Government made a statement on the next steps for leasehold and commonhold reform. The Housing Minister’s written statement can be found here: Written statements – Written questions, […]
We are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: November Edition This month’s issue focusses on Right to Manage (RTM). Our contributors have covered a variety of topics including the benefits of RTM, how to navigate the RTM application process and overcoming any challenges involved. Last month, The Property Institute held their first Annual Conference under […]
26 October 2024We are delighted to make available to members our webinar on Cladding Remediation hosted by our Chairman Bob Smytherman, and our guest speakers from Envoy Projects. In response to the Grenfell tragedy, Envoy Projects was set up to specialise in the cladding remediation of facades to residential buildings. As a specialist division of […]
