Friday 24th May 2024 Homeowners will receive more rights, power and protections over their homes under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act which has become law today. Further details at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/leasehold-reforms-become-law
Building Safety Alliance – publication of documents
Posted onDear All,Further to our update from 26 April, we are pleased to share that we are today publishing two documents that have been created through collaborations across the occupation phase and beyond.BSAS 01:2024 Organisational Capability Management System Standard – The new regulatory Regime under the Building Safety Act 2022 includes specific requirements in regard to […]
FPRA Webinar – Green Energy for Blocks now available online
Posted onDear MembersThe webinar on Green Energy hosted by our Chairman Bob Smytherman, our Vice-Chair Shula Rich and guest speaker Kayla Ente from Brighton & Hove Energy Services is now available to view online. When: Wednesday 8 May, 2024 10:00 AM LondonTopic: Green Energy for blocksClosed captions/subtitles are available; click on the ‘CC’ button on the […]
Flat Living Magazine, May issue now available.
Posted onWe are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: May Edition As May is the month of Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness, our contributors have covered everything from how you can support happier living environments to the importance of workplace wellbeing. Be sure to visit page 7 where 4site have covered the latest on fire […]
An open letter from the Housing Minister and the Director of Building Safety regarding charges associated with managing safety in high rise buildings.
Posted onThis message is intended for the Principle Accountable Person (Accountable Persons have been copied in for information).Good afternoon.We are writing to you today from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to make you aware of a joint statement from Minister Lee Rowley and Philip White, Director of Building Safety at BSR. The statement highlights a number […]
FPRA Webinar – Green Energy for Blocks on 8th May
Posted onDear MembersWe are delighted to announce our next live webinar on Green Energy hosted by our Chairman Bob Smytherman, our Vice-Chair Shula Rich and guest speaker Kayla Ente from Brighton & Hove Energy Services. If you have any questions, you would like us to include, please do send these to info@fpra.org.ukRegister in advance for this […]
Flat Living, April 2024 issue
Posted onWelcome to our April issue of Flat Living Magazine! In recent years, our industry has experienced huge legislative updates which has shifted the way that we work. This month our contributors have focussed on legal updates including Leasehold Reform and the Building Safety Act. Be sure to visit page 7 where you can find out […]
LEASEHOLD EXPERTS TO OFFER ADVICE ON UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT TO MANAGE DURING FREE WEBINAR – 18th April
Posted onDear membersPlease find below information received for a forthcoming webinar on 18 April 2024, which may be of interest to you:LEASEHOLD EXPERTS TO OFFER ADVICE ON UNDERSTANDING THE RIGHT TO MANAGE DURING FREE WEBINAR Law firm Bishop & Sewell’s next webinar will provide leaseholders with information and advice about the ‘Right to Manage’, a statutory process […]
News on the Block issue 130, April 2024
Posted onDear membersNews on the Block’s digital edition 130 is now available to members to read online.This issue of News on the Block includes our special Unsung Heroes feature in association with Jackson Sims Recruitment.Some of the articles in this issue include:– ALEP steps in to assist Supreme Court appeal– Property managers have one of the […]
FPRA Spring Conference video now online
Posted onFPRA Spring Conference – Thursday 7th March 10am – 12pm.Our second Spring Conference was held online and included two 30 minute sessions followed by Q&A. Our two keynote speakers were Andy McGrory from the HSE who ran the first session on Building Safety followed by Shula Rich, FPRA’s Vice Chair and RTM expert on How to run your company […]