On Friday 31st October 2014, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgement in the case of Phillips v Francis [2012] EWHC 3650 (Ch D). The Court of Appeal upheld (in part) the Landlord’s appeal against the ruling of the High Court, Chancery Division. What Does This Mean For Landlords/Managing Agents? The duty to consult is limited […]
This years FPRA Annual Conference & AGM will take place on Monday November 10th 2014 at Kensington Town Hall, London from 5pm – 9pm. We are delighted to announce that Baroness Hayter will be joining us (subject to parliamentary business) speaking on ‘Placing Home owners/consumers at the heart of policy’. The Rt. Hon. Keith Hill will also […]
Bob Smytherman asks whether the leasehold sector really needs yet another regulation scheme. Read Bob’s article in issue 19 of Flat Living magazine here
During the week of 15th – 21st September both Fire Door Safety and Gas Safety Week take place. Both initiatives aim to educate both residents and organisations about the importance of correctly fitted fire doors and using a gas safe engineer. More information can be found at www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk and www.gassaferegister.co.uk
Would you like to take someone to court but are put off by the jargon, the cost and the delay? Perhaps you’re already locked in a stressful dispute with no resolution in sight? Would you be interested in a one-day process which gives you control, but also means you should get closure by the end […]
[level-member] CMA market study into residential property management services – Leaseholder Survey 2014 The CMA has today published the results of a leaseholder survey, this can be downloaded from here. [/level-member]
[level-member] The topic of collecting Ground Rent in Freehold and Resident Management Companies is complex, sparking hot debate in the world of Block Management and Accounting. In this article, we explore the perks and pitfalls of this freehold income in Resident Freehold Blocks and offer advice* to help your FMC/RMC overcome them…. When considering the […]
[level-member] Are we testing right? Legionella and new regulations Professor Gallivan reports on Legionella and managing small risks in residential blocks. Read Legionella and New Regulations [/level-member]
As usual, the Government hasn’t considered the implications of its flood insurance proposals for flat owners. Read Bob Smytherman’s article in issue 18 of Flat Living magazine here
Fire Sprinkler Week 2014 was launched at the House of Commons this week . The campaign is designed to raise awareness of sprinkler systems and convey a simple message: controlling a fire as it starts is better than repairing the damage after it has spread. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is supporting this, the first National Sprinkler Week, and is encouraging landlords and housing […]
