Welcome to the Federation of Private Residents’ Associations

√ Do you manage or want to manage your block/estate?

√  Do you want to buy the freehold of your block/estate?

√ Do you want to change the managing agent?

√ Are you having problems with service charges?

√ Are major works a headache for you?

√ Are there any other issues you need help with?

FPRA CAN HELP.
WE WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS AND HELP SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

The Federation of Private Residents’ Associations are a not-for-profit lease advice, support and lobbying organisation for private residential leaseholders, tenants’ and residents’ associations, Residential Management Companies and Flat Management Companies.

We are the national voice of residents’ associations and are frequently consulted by government. Our leasehold advisory services are free to members, who pay an annual subscription fee.

The Federation of Private Residents’ Associations (FPRA) is an independent organisation.   It does not endorse or recommend any products, service providers or companies.

The FPRA is able to offer its members specialist legal, insurance, management and building guidance. We represent and understand the interests of leaseholders seeking to set up a tenants’ association, existing tenants associations (recognised or not) and resident management companies.

We publish a quarterly newsletter for members, as well as information guides and booklets, and keep members informed about current issues and events affecting leaseholders.

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If  you are an individual solely looking for personal advice please click to link to the governments Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) LEASE Website  >>

Membership Fees VAT Registration

25th August 2021

Dear Members,

Thanks to your support and loyalty, an evolving online presence and our advertisers, the FPRA have had an excellent 2020/2021 financial year. However, this does now mean we have to register for VAT. Once registered (the registration date is 1st September 2021), we will have to add 20% VAT to your renewals, therefore increasing what you need to pay for your membership fees.
Further information … >>

New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched

27th July 2021

The Building Safety Alliance, an independent industry led ‘not for profit’ organisation, is launched with the purpose of implementing the certification of competent individuals wishing to deliver the role of building safety manager (BSM) and a publicly accessible register of those certified by the scheme.

More information in the link below.
Further information from BSA >>

MHCLG News: Expert group to help homeowners gain more control over their homes

19th May 2021
Homeowners are set to benefit from greater control over their home and building, as an advisory panel prepares them and the market for the widespread uptake of a collective form of homeownership, known as commonhold……
Further information >>

Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

Last Update: 12th  November 2020

All Coronavirus (COVID-19) news is now on a single page and with extra content for members.
COVID-19 page >>

Flat Living Magazine, October edition

Welcome to the October Issue of Flat Living Magazine.

In this issue of Flat Living Magazine, we have a feature on Service Charges. Our writers drill down to find out what they cover, how they work and explain more about them. We then take a look at reserve funds and how they are used to improve common areas.

After this, we look at what happens if you can’t pay, don’t agree and then how to handle service charge arrears.

Plus news including un update on new grants for electric vehicle charging.

Annual membership fees 2021/22 – 2023/24

The following fees are for the membership year. Revised fees apply upon renewal. There is a £90 (£75 + VAT) one off joining fee. Note that, from 1st September 2021, Standard Rate VAT has been applied. VAT inclusive prices are shown below.