16 November 2023 FPRA Annual Conference & AGM – now open to non-members! Wednesday 22 November – 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm, Victory Services Club, London Bookings for 1:1 sessions with our experts covering a range of subject areas including managing agents, fire safety, right to manage, committee procedures, leasehold reform, general legal matters, service […]
Housing Minister Rachel Maclean Steps Down, Replaced by Lee Rowley
Posted on14th November 2023From ARMA……..Rachel Maclean has been sacked as Housing Minister after nine months in post, as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle. Former Building Safety Minister, Lee Rowley will be her replacement.The removal of Maclean today makes her the 14th housing minister to be removed in the past decade after she took […]
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**Reminder to book!** FPRA AGM 22 November – 5.00 – 8.00 pm
Posted on9th November 2023Dear Members With just two weeks to go, we are looking forward to seeing you at our Annual Conference and AGM on Wednesday 22 November. Below are the links for all the information you will need for the evening. AGM Notice Report and Accounts Proxy FormPre-booked 1:1 slots are filling up fast, so please […]
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DLUHC – Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill Update
Posted on9th November 2023The Chairman has received an email after the Kings speech on November 7th from the Commonhold Team at the DLUHC and the Leasehold, Commonhold and Rentcharges Division. A briefing note was attached, reproduced below. From the King’s Speech, please, the link here where the announcement of the Bill was made: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d5a1d6f8-66ed-426d-8ef1-bffabddfae7c The King’s […]
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Flat Living Magazine, October issue
Posted onWe are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: October Edition This month, our contributors have ventured into the world of complaints and disputes. Their articles span a range of topics, encompassing not only the strategies for effective complaint management but also the art of transforming complaints and disputes into constructive, positive resolutions that benefit all […]
The Building Safety Hub
Posted onThe Property Institute (incorporating ARMA and IRPM) have launched a new website – The Building Safety Hub. Supporting building and fire safety excellence in tall residential buildings in England, the Building Safety Hub aims to provide a single point of reference for property professionals managing buildings in England to find the latest information, access valuable […]
Commencement of Section 156 of the Building Safety Act (amendments to Fire Safety Order)
Posted on16 October 2023Dear Sir/Madam,On 1 October we commenced the majority of the amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that we made through Section 156 of the Building Safety Act – see the attached letter from our Director on this and the next steps in commencing the remaining requirement in subsection 4 and […]
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News on the Block – issue 127 October 2023
Posted on10th October 2023Dear Members,Issue 127 of News on the Block has now been published online.This issue includes a special PropTech and Security feature and includes some of the following articles.Firm ceases trading as financial probe beginsMembers approve merger of two property organisationsDo you know risks of asbestos exposure?Don’t get into a knot about invasive plantsContinuity […]
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FPRA Annual Conference and AGM 22 November 2023
Posted on9th October 2023Dear MembersPlease find below details of our Annual Conference and AGM and links to the supporting documents for this event. We hope you will be able to join us on Wednesday 22nd November, 5pm – 8pm at the Victory Services Club, London W2 2HF. If you wish to book a 1:1 session with […]
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Publication of new fire safety guidance
Posted on29 September 2023Today, the Home Office published both People with duties under fire safety laws – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Fire Safety Order: enforcement and sanctions for non-compliance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)The People with duties under fire safety laws – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) is intended to assist ‘persons’ with duties under fire safety legislation in England to comply […]
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