News on the Block – issue 127 October 2023

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10th October 2023 Dear 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 […]

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Publication of new fire safety guidance

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29 September 2023 Today, 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 […]

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FCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms

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29 September 2023 The 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 […]

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Webinar – “Ask the FPRA” Fire Safety

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19 October 2023 Dear 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 […]

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FREE CPD Webinar: Building & Fire Safety Legislation in England

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FREE CPD Webinar: Building & Fire Safety Legislation in England Your 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 […]

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Flat Living Magazine – September edition

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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 […]

Guidance: Check Your Fire Safety Responsibilities Under Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022

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The following was received by Chairman Bob Smytherman and of interest to FPRA Welsh members: 12th September 2023 Dear 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 […]

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