27th JULY 2021 New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched 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 …
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – Data Protection fee 18th June 2021 The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has recently written to many Residents Associations requesting payment of a Data Protection fee. Essentially every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information is liable to pay this fee unless exempt. The ICO defines personal information means any …
Wed 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. As part of the biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years, Housing Secretary Robert …
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee 5th March 2021 HCLG Committee questions Building Safety Minister on cladding removal fund Evidence session: Monday 8 March, 4.00pm Watch live at www.parliamentlive.tv The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee examines the Government’s proposals for tackling the legacy of dangerous cladding and fire safety defects on residential buildings on …
FPRA News Page A summary of news announcements first shown on the home page. An archive of news, announcements and consultations is also available. Last update: 28th July 2021 2021 Membership Fees VAT Registration 25th August 2021 Dear Members, Thanks to your support and loyalty, an evolving online presence and our advertisers, the FPRA …
HUGE NEWS FOR LEASEHOLD…BUT AS ALWAYS, THE DEVIL WILL BE IN THE DETAIL! 7th January 2021 Following the Law Commission’s reports on proposed reforms to leasehold, commonhold and right to manage, today, Robert Jenrick, the Housing Communities and Local Government Secretary has announced reforms for the leasehold sector as a whole. The main take away …
Companies House launches awareness campaign aimed at flat management company directors New tool will help directors understand their responsibilities better A campaign aimed at building a better understanding of the responsibilities that come with being the director of a flat management company is being launched by Companies House. Every year, Companies House receives complaints from …
From: Rebecca Perks <Rebecca.Perks@communities.gov.uk> Sent: 20 July 2020 16:24 Cc: Craig Barnes <Craig.Barnes@communities.gov.uk>; Stephanie Kvam <Stephanie.Kvam@communities.gov.uk>; Mark Nicholas <Mark.Nicholas1@communities.gov.uk> Subject: Changes to the Civil Procedure Rules with respect to possession proceedings All, The Civil Procedure Rules Committee have agreed rule changes to be applied to possession proceedings once the current stay on proceedings comes to …
Sent on behalf of Professor Nick Hopkins Law Commission: publication of reports on residential leasehold and commonhold reform 21st July 2020 I am pleased to inform you that today the Law Commission has published three reports setting out recommendations for the reform of the law of residential leasehold and commonhold: Leasehold home ownership: buying your …
Property Management 50 17th July 2020 The results are in for this year’s Property Management 50! The PM50 awards were created in 2019 to provide a platform for recognition and celebration in what can be a largely thankless industry. The hope is that the awards will help to acknowledge the incredible dedication that has been …