Bob Smytherman asks whether the leasehold sector really needs yet another regulation scheme. Read Bobās article in issue 19 of Flat Living magazine hereĀ
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Fire Door Safety Week & Gas Safety Week
Posted onDuring the week of 15th ā 21st September both Fire Door Safety and Gas Safety Week take place. Ā Both initiatives aim to educate both residents and organisations about the importance of correctly fitted fire doors and using a gas safe engineer. More information can be found at www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk and www.gassaferegister.co.uk Ā
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Dispute resolution: Channel 4 pilot documentary series
Posted onWould you like to take someone to court but are put off by the jargon, the cost and the delay? Perhaps youāre already locked in a stressful dispute with no resolution in sight? Would you be interested in a one-day process which gives you control, but also means you should get closure by the end […]
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CMA Market Study
Posted on[level-member] CMA market study into residential property management services ā Leaseholder Survey 2014 The CMA has today published the results of a leaseholder survey, this can be downloaded from here. [/level-member]
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Collecting Ground Rent
Posted on[level-member] The topic of collecting Ground Rent in Freehold and Resident Management Companies is complex, sparking hot debate in the world of Block Management and Accounting. In this article, we explore the perks and pitfalls of this freehold income in Resident Freehold Blocks and offer advice* to help your FMC/RMC overcome themā¦. When considering the […]
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Legionella and New Regulations
Posted on[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]
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In the press: Flat Living
Posted onAs 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
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Fire Sprinkler Week 2014
Posted onFireĀ 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 […]
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In the press: Flat Living
Posted onSome 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
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Response to FRED 50 proposals on service charge accounts
Posted on[level-member] The Financial Report Council have created an Abstract draft for Residential Management Companiesā Financial Statements The full draft can be viewed hereĀ and the FPRA response to the invitation for comments can be viewed here [/level-member]
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