Author: John Ray

Commonhold White Paper

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4th March 2025 Dear Members Yesterday, the Government published the Commonhold white paper – please refer to the link below for the paper and also the press release from the MHCLG. The FPRA welcomes the publication of this white paper as we have long campaigned for reform of the leasehold system and simplification and mainstreaming of Commonhold […]

Flat Living Magazine, February 2025 issue

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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 […]

How RMCs use forfeiture – feedback to MHCLG requested by 10th March

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14th 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 […]

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Update on Right to Manage

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Chairman 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 […]

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Consultation on introducing permitted insurance fees for landlords, freeholders and property managing agents

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55th 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 […]

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IMPORTANT UPDATE from BSR – Building Application Certificates – Application criteria

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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 […]

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Ofgem engagement on bundled heat charges [OFFICIAL ]

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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 […]

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