Would you like to take someone to court but are put off by the jargon, the cost and the delay? Perhaps you’re already locked in a stressful dispute with no resolution in sight? Would you be interested in a one-day process which gives you control, but also means you should get closure by the end …

[level-member] CMA market study into residential property management services – Leaseholder Survey 2014 The CMA has today published the results of a leaseholder survey, this can be downloaded from here. [/level-member]

[level-member] The topic of collecting Ground Rent in Freehold and Resident Management Companies is complex, sparking hot debate in the world of Block Management and Accounting. In this article, we explore the perks and pitfalls of this freehold income in Resident Freehold Blocks and offer advice* to help your FMC/RMC overcome them…. When considering the …

[level-member] Are we testing right? Legionella and new regulations Professor Gallivan reports on Legionella and managing small risks in residential blocks. Read Legionella and New Regulations [/level-member]

As usual, the Government hasn’t considered the implications of its flood insurance proposals for flat owners. Read Bob Smytherman’s article in issue 18 of Flat Living magazine here

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 …