Fire Sprinkler Week 2014 was launched at the House of Commons this week . The campaign is designed to raise awareness of sprinkler systems and convey a simple message: controlling a fire as it starts is better than repairing the damage after it has spread. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is supporting this, the first National Sprinkler Week, and is encouraging landlords and housing …
Some flat owners think property managers have Harry Potter’s powers and can wave a magic wand. Read our Honorary Consultant’s, Bernie Wales article in issue 17 of Flat Living magazine here
[level-member] The Financial Report Council have created an Abstract draft for Residential Management Companies’ Financial Statements The full draft can be viewed here and the FPRA response to the invitation for comments can be viewed here [/level-member]
A packed audience at the recent FPRA Annual Conference 2013 listened to a hard hitting speech by Sir Peter Bottomley MP outlining how the system is open to dreadful abuse, and how reform is long overdue. Tim Powell, London Regional Judge from the Residential Property Tribunal outlined how the new First Tier Tribunal works, and Michelle …
There’s seldom much good news for leaseholders, but today the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has announced it is to launch a major study into the residential leasehold property management sector. The OFT is at last responding to widespread complaints about poor quality service, dodgy freeholders and rip-off fees. See OFT press release for more …
[level-member] The Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee is undertaking an inquiry into the general principles of the Housing (Wales) Bill. Further details about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum can be found on the Assembly’s website and the consultation letter is available here [/level-member]
Philips v Francis – permission to appeal was granted (18 Nov) for: (1) Application to extend time; (2) Permission to appeal; and (3) Costs in the appeal. The hearing of the appeal has not yet been listed.
[level-member] Consultation by the Department for Communities and Local Government on its proposal to include government directed repairs/works in the Mandatory Directions. Click here to view the consultation outcome. Consultation period: 7.10.2013 to 18.11.2013 [/level-member]
Things are looking up for leaseholders but there is still plenty to campaign about. Read Bob’s article in issue 16 of Flat Living magazine here
We have been greatly saddened by reports that Age UK is to reduce the level of advice on leasehold issues provided by the organisation. Read Bob’s article in issue 15 of Flat Living magazine here