As usual, the Government hasnât considered the implications of its flood insurance proposals for flat owners. Read Bob Smythermanâs article in issue 18 of Flat Living magazine here
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Fire Sprinkler Week 2014
Posted onFire 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 […]
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In the press: Flat Living
Posted onSome flat owners think property managers have Harry Potterâs powers and can wave a magic wand. Read our Honorary Consultantâs, Bernie Wales article in issue 17 of Flat Living magazine here
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Sir Peter Bottomley MP calls for urgent Leasehold Reform
Posted onA packed audience at the recent FPRA Annual Conference 2013Â listened to a hard hitting speech by Sir Peter Bottomley MP outlining how the system is open to dreadful abuse, and how reform is long overdue. Tim Powell, London Regional Judge from the Residential Property Tribunal outlined how the new First Tier Tribunal works, and Michelle […]
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Philips v Francis â permission to appeal granted
Posted onPhilips v Francis â permission to appeal was granted (18 Nov) for:Â (1)Â Application to extend time; (2)Â Permission to appeal; and (3)Â Costs in the appeal. The hearing of the appeal has not yet been listed.
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In the press: Flat Living
Posted onThings are looking up for leaseholders but there is still plenty to campaign about. Read Bobâs article in issue 16 of Flat Living magazine here
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In the press: Flat Living
Posted onWe have been greatly saddened by reports that Age UK is to reduce the level of advice on leasehold issues provided by the organisation. Read Bobâs article in issue 15 of Flat Living magazine here
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AGE UK
Posted on[level-member] Is AGE UK about to ditch itâs retirement leasehold advice service? We have heard talk that AGE UKâs excellent lease advice service may be under threat. We have written to AGE UK encouraging them to keep it going. [/level-member]
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Results of Leaseholder Survey 2013
Posted onLiving City, supported by the FPRA and News on the Block, has published its latest 2013 survey report into the leasehold sector.  Click here to read the results. Over 8,000 people were invited to answer the 18 questions which tackled the key issues around apartment ownership. Livingcity was supported by News on the Block and the […]
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Unfair Insurance Commissions?
Posted on[level-member] Nothing we can do says Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Read FCA-insurance-response-13.5.13 [/level-member]
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