As we approach the colder months, it’s time for flat owners to shift their focus to winter preparations. Concerns about heating, potential leaks, and dampness become top priorities. To ensure you’re ready, here’s a reminder of proactive steps you can take to safeguard your flat during the winter season. Heating…
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The Residentsline team is elated to announce their successful fundraising effort during their recent Macmillan Coffee Morning The event, a delightful gathering filled with coffee and cakes, brought together team members and supporters of Residentsline. Happening on the 29th September, they were all dedicated to making a positive impact in…
Valuable insights and practical advice from Residentsline on how flat owners can take proactive measures to prevent disputes. Prevention is always better than the cure. This old adage is absolutely correct when it comes to leasehold living. Neighbours living side by side (and head to toe) in residential blocks of…
Carrying out substantial works on or in blocks of flats for the purposes of essential maintenance, large-scale improvements or safety compliance can be a complicated and time-consuming task. Following the right procedures according to the lease and the section 20 consultation should ensure the avoidance of any legal challenges, and…
Multiple-occupancy buildings need varying cover depending on their construction, the number of flats and the amenities involved as well as the usual factors such as building age, current safety measures and location. Navigating the intricacies of this business is best entrusted to the experts. However, as a freeholder, understanding the…
Navigating the Underwriting Process: Finding the Right Policy for Our Customers, ensuring that their policies meet their needs and budget.
Following their government-requested review, the Financial Conduct Authority is proposing “new rights and protections for leaseholders to improve the transparency of the multi-occupancy leasehold buildings insurance market.” They are proposing a change in the rules so that leasehold residents will be defined as ‘customers’ when it comes to their buildings…
Recently there has been much discussion around changes to the leasehold sector, and whether they spell the end of leasehold altogether.
The role of Property Manager or Residents’ Management Company (RMC) Director is a varied one, but at the top of a long list of responsibilities you’ll find ‘health and safety compliance’. The safety of your residents and their investment is in your hands. As the responsible person for the block,…
The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove has reignited discussions around potential Leasehold reform for 2023. Speaking in televised interviews and via a written response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent review into the market in January 2023, he has referred to many significant leasehold…