[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 hasnāt considered the implications of its flood insurance proposals for flat owners. Read Bob Smythermanās article in issue 18 of Flat Living magazine here
FireĀ SprinklerĀ WeekĀ 2014 was launched at the House of Commons thisĀ week . The campaign is designed to raise awareness ofĀ sprinklerĀ 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, theĀ first NationalĀ SprinklerĀ Week,Ā and is encouraging landlords and housing […]
Some flat owners think property managers have Harry Potterās powers and can wave a magic wand. Read our Honorary Consultantās, Bernie Wales article in issue 17 of Flat Living magazine here
A packed audience at the recent FPRA Annual Conference 2013Ā 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 […]
Philips v Francis ā permission to appeal was granted (18 Nov) for:Ā (1)Ā Application to extend time; (2)Ā Permission to appeal; and (3)Ā Costs in the appeal. The hearing of the appeal has not yet been listed.
Things are looking up for leaseholders but there is still plenty to campaign about. Read Bobās article in issue 16 of Flat Living magazine here
We have been greatly saddened by reports that Age UK is to reduce the level of advice on leasehold issues provided by the organisation. Read Bobās article in issue 15 of Flat Living magazine here
[level-member] Is AGE UK about to ditch itās retirement leasehold advice service? We have heard talk that AGE UKās excellent lease advice service may be under threat. We have written to AGE UK encouraging them to keep it going. [/level-member]
Living City, supported by the FPRA and News on the Block,Ā has published its latest 2013 survey report into the leasehold sector. Ā 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 […]
