A good plan for protecting shared outdoor spaces helps reduce risk, limits disruption and keeps insurance cover strong.
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The direction of building safety is clear. By 2026, compliance will be deeper, more structured and more digital.
Across the UK, Residents’ Management Companies (RMCs) are facing a common challenge: rising service charges.
A well planned sinking fund ensures that you can handle major repairs or replacements without relying on sudden, unexpected contributions from leaseholders.
If your block’s reinstatement cost assessment (RCA) or insurance valuation has not been updated in the last few years, it may no longer reflect current rebuild costs.
For those managing blocks of flats, understanding and fulfilling these responsibilities is not just about compliance, it is about protecting lives.
Handling service charges clearly and fairly is essential to maintaining residents trust and ensuring the smooth management of the block.
Fire safety in residential blocks is built on several principles, with compartmentation considered one of the most important.
We explore how shared spaces, community events and resident engagement can help build a welcoming, safe and homely environment.
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