Sir Peter Bottomley MP calls for urgent Leasehold Reform

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A packed audience at the recent FPRA Annual Conference 2013 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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In the press: Flat Living

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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 Bob’s article in issue 15 of Flat Living magazine here

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AGE UK

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[level-member] Is AGE UK about to ditch it’s retirement leasehold advice service? We have heard talk that AGE UK’s 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

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Living 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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Rights and Obligations Changes

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[level-member] Minor Wording Changes to Ground Rent & Summaries of Rights and Obligations for Service Charges and Administration Charges Notices The DCLG informs us that from 1st July some minor changes to the above notices are required, due to the First Tier Tribunal coming into to effect. They have provided this link for details, and […]

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Unfair Insurance Commissions

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[level-member] Unfair Insurance Commissions: FPRA challenges the newly formed Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to take seriously the widepread problem of freeholders/agents loading up insurance commissions at  leaseholders’ expense.   Read Insurance Commissions Letter-to-FCA-17.4.13 [/level-member]

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