29 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 […]
29 September 2023The FCA has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market.From the new year, insurance firms will be forced to act in leaseholders’ best interests, treat leaseholders as customers when designing products […]
19 October 2023Dear Members,With so many questions still around Fire Safety, we would like to invite you to view this webinar with FPRA Director and Fire Safety expert Jonathan Gough, hosted by our Chairman Bob Smytherman. Thirteen submitted questions were answered along with 21 supplementary questions from the 41 attendees.View Ask the FPRA – Fire […]
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 […]
19th 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 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 […]
13th 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 […]
The 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 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. 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 […]
