[level-member] The Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the general principles of the Housing (Wales) Bill. Further details about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum can be found on the Assembly’s website and the consultation letter is available here [/level-member]
Philips v Francis – permission to appeal granted
Posted onPhilips v Francis – permission to appeal was granted (18 Nov) for: (1) Application to extend time; (2) Permission to appeal; and (3) Costs in the appeal. The hearing of the appeal has not yet been listed.
Protecting local authority leaseholders from unreasonable service charges
Posted on[level-member] Consultation by the Department for Communities and Local Government on its proposal to include government directed repairs/works in the Mandatory Directions. Click here to view the consultation outcome. Consultation period: 7.10.2013 to 18.11.2013 [/level-member]
In the press: Flat Living
Posted onThings are looking up for leaseholders but there is still plenty to campaign about. Read Bob’s article in issue 16 of Flat Living magazine here
In the press: Flat Living
Posted onWe 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
AGE UK
Posted on[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]
Results of Leaseholder Survey 2013
Posted onLiving 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 […]
Unfair Insurance Commissions?
Posted on[level-member] Nothing we can do says Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Read FCA-insurance-response-13.5.13 [/level-member]
Rights and Obligations Changes
Posted on[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 […]
Are you a residents’ association belonging to Engage Liverpool?
Posted onEngage Liverpool represents leaseholder interests in Liverpool and is now a Federation of Private Residents’ Association partner organisation. Residents’ Associations belonging to Engage Liverpool can join the FPRA without the cost of the Joining Fee.