Notice of AGM [ms-protect-content id=”4097″ access=”yes” silent=”no”] FPRA AGM and 50th Anniversary Celebratory Event 4th November 2021 Dear members This is just a reminder of our forthcoming AGM and 50th Celebratory Event – we hope you will be able to join us. Wednesday 17th November 2021 – 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm The Victory […]
LEASEHOLD EXPERTS TO SHED LIGHT ON MISSING LANDLORDS IN FREE WEBINAR 24 September 2021 Dear Members, [ms-protect-content id=”4097″ silent=”yes”] Please see below webinar run by Bishop & Sewell entitled LEASEHOLD EXPERTS TO SHED LIGHT ON MISSING LANDLORDS . Some members may find this of interest. Leaseholders can gain invaluable advice from legal experts at law […]
[ms-protect-content id=”4097″ silent=”yes”] Dear Members Please find below details of Directors Training by ARMA that you may find of interest. TC101: RESIDENT DIRECTORS TRAINING – THREE-DAY COURSE 22 September 2021 Non-Members Can Benefit From a £30 Special Course Rate ARMA TRAINING 28th – 30th September 2021 – 14:00 to 16:00 Tutor: Bernie Wales, FIoD, FIRPM This […]
Dear residents, 2nd September 2021 We are running focus groups which will be looking at residents thoughts and understanding about fire safety guidance in multi-story buildings. We are simply trying to capture residents’ understanding and perspectives on current fire safety guidance, specifically on evacuations and what to do in the event of a fire. The […]
Membership Fees VAT Registration 25th August 2021 Dear Members Thanks to your support and loyalty, an evolving online presence and our advertisers, the FPRA have had an excellent 2020/2021 financial year (the accounts will be shared with you all via email link shortly). However, this does now mean we have to register for VAT. Once […]
27th JULY 2021 New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched The Building Safety Alliance, an independent industry led ‘not for profit’ organisation, is launched with the purpose of implementing the certification of competent individuals wishing to deliver the role of building safety manager (BSM) and a publicly accessible register […]
21st June 2021 “We’re all going on a summer holiday”…….. or are we? Following the government’s introduction of the traffic light system for foreign travel, much uncertainty still remains about which countries are likely to appear on which list and how long they will stay on a particular list. At the time of writing, anyone […]
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – Data Protection fee 18th June 2021 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently written to many Residents Associations requesting payment of a Data Protection fee. Essentially every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information is liable to pay this fee unless exempt. The ICO defines personal information means any […]
8th June 2021 Dear all, We are writing to inform you that today, 8 June, the Government has launched a new consultation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (“PEEPs”) in high-rise residential buildings which seeks views on implementing the relevant Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations. The consultation will be open for a period of six weeks, from 8th […]
Wed 19th May 2021 Homeowners are set to benefit from greater control over their home and building, as an advisory panel prepares them and the market for the widespread uptake of a collective form of homeownership, known as commonhold. As part of the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, Housing Secretary Robert […]
