25th September 2023Dear membersPlease find below a link to our latest newsletter issue 146; Autumn 2023 which we hope you will enjoy reading. Please make a note of our AGM and Annual Conference – Wednesday 22 November, you will find more details and information on our sponsors on page 4. We hope to see many […]
‘It’s killing me’: conference hears leaseholder distress
Posted on19th September 2023Shula Rich, FPRA Vice Chair, recently addressed the Westminster Policy Forum on the impact of law reform on leasehold. The talk was reported in the Law Gazette which you can read here:Read Shula’s article >>
FREE CPD Webinar: Building & Fire Safety Legislation in England
Posted onFREE CPD Webinar: Building & Fire Safety Legislation in EnglandYour exclusive invite to our online eventThe entire Flat Living Magazine network and their readership base have been given access to FR Consultants Ltd online CPD sessions, for free!FREE CPD Webinar: Building & Fire Safety Legislation in EnglandAt FRC, we believe that continuous professional development is […]
Flat Living Magazine – September edition
Posted on13th September 2023 We are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: September Edition In this edition, our contributors have dedicated their expertise to exploring Major Works. They have covered everything from overcoming the challenges of major works to the relationship between major works and service charges. Be sure to visit page 11 where JB […]
Guidance: Check Your Fire Safety Responsibilities Under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022
Posted onThe following was received by Chairman Bob Smytherman and of interest to FPRA Welsh members:12th September 2023Dear Stakeholder,Following our recent contact regarding the Consultation on the timing of changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Welsh Government’s Response to the consultation, please see attached for your information the guidance document ‘Fire […]
Gas Safety Week 2023
Posted onGas Safety Week will be taking place 11-17 September 2023. Celebrating its thirteenth year, this pan-industry event sees everyone coming together for one common goal — keeping the nation gas safe. Please visit the Gas Safety Week 2023 website for more information on staying safe.Gas Safety Week 2023 – Ten top Tips to Stay Safe >>Gas […]
High-rise building registration: Four weeks left to register your high-rise residential buildings
Posted onHigh-rise building registration: Four weeks left to register your high-rise residential buildings. Date issued: 31 August 2023 The Building Safety Act 2022 identifies new responsibilities for people and organisations who are responsible for the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England. These responsibilities include registering high-rise residential buildings with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). Register […]
News on the Block – Issue 126
Posted onThis issue includes a special Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Award (ERMAS) winners feature and includes some of the following articles. Landlords to spend big to meet EPC requirements How do we attract the next generation? Challenges of complying with the new safety act Your duties as a new freeholder Enriching lives on our doorstep and […]
Regulations under the Building Safety Act 2022
Posted on18th August 2023 On behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, we wanted to let you know that the following Regulations under the Building Safety Act 2022 have been published online: The regulations deliver the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt in her report Building A Safer Future and cover the technical detail underpinning the […]
Flat Living Magazine – August edition
Posted onWe are pleased to present Flat Living Magazine: August Edition In this month’s issue, our contributors have centred their features around the topic of Buying Your Freehold. They have covered everything from freeholder duties, to freehold enfranchisement. Make sure you check out page 6 for additional insights from FRC about the cladding safety scheme […]