The FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG onĀ 13 September 2017Ā tackling unfair practices in the Leasehold market can be seen here (PDF link). Ā
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Response to Consultation on recognising residents’ associations, and their power to request information about tenants
Posted onThe FPRA Response to Consultation by DCLG on recognising residentsā associations, and their power to request information about tenants,Ā can be seen here (PDF).
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Response on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market 2017
Posted onThe Federation of Private Residentsā Associations response, additional comments, toĀ Consultation by DCLG on Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market 2017 can be readĀ here (PDF link) Ā
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Rip-Off Insurance
Posted onQ: Our head lease (999 year) was recently sold to a freeholder who is well known in the industry to rip clients off. We are in the process of enfranchisement in order to gain control. In the interim they have renewed the insurance through their brokers at the same levels that we were previously insured […]
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Notice of AGM 2016
Posted on[ms-protect-content id=ā4097ā³] NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the above named company will be held at: Omni House, 252 Belsize Road, London NW6 4BT On Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 7.15pm The Leasehold Exhibition, Conference and Advice Surgeries will run from 5.30pm-8.45pm FPRA MEMBERS ONLY […]
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Legionella compliance software for landlords and property owners
Posted onĀ Welcome to L8MS! Legionella risk assessment software of Residential Accommodation (Landlords). For Service providers, estate agents, lettings agents, surveyors and service engineers. The Approved Code of Practice for The control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems (ACoP L8) has been rewritten and published last in November 2013. There is a new guidance document for […]
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Owner Deceased
Posted onOwner Deceased Q: A neighbour died nine years ago and his flat is still registered with the Land Registry in his name as having title absolute. We think we know the name and address of the beneficiary, who has promptly paid the service charges but not, apparently, notified the Land Registry. The company secretary can […]
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Yearly maintenance fee
Posted onQ: We have a situation that has arisen which the residentsā association is unsure about. At the last bi-annual meeting it was agreed by three directors that the yearly maintenance fee should be increased by Ā£500 per year to cover the costs of the redecoration bill (to be done in 2017) as well as cover […]
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Boiler Room
Posted onQ: The old boiler room at our block is no longer in use and it has been suggested that it could be sold. As the majority of the flat owners now hold the freehold, what are the tax implications if it was sold, and the money distributed among the shareholders? Alternatively, could the money raised […]
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What Fees Can We Charge?
Posted onQ: Could you offer guidance as to the fees that can be charged by ourselves as managers during a lease transfer? During recent sales we have been approached by existing owners, their solicitors, the buyerās solicitors, and on occasion by the buyers themselves, seeking lease and property details. The requests have been by email, telephone, […]
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