This month’s edition of Flat Living Magazine is focused on major works and it is an area we have touched on in the past, most notably with details on Section 20 Notices (E49 Flat Living) and how that would affect…

Lorna Harrington of BCH discusses a few factors of many, which contribute to the additional costs of reinstating the Listed block.

On Thursday 13th May 2021, the Commonhold Council was launched to advise the government on the implementation of a reformed commonhold regime.

Property Management Legal Services Limited is backing the national apprenticeship scheme by supporting two members of staff through training.

Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced a new £3.5 Billion fund towards the fixing of dangerous cladding on high-rise buildings in England.

The team from Hamilton Darcey explain the vital importance of accurate RCAs when it comes to insurance claims.

The Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) has committed to support the Building A Safer Future (BSF) Charter by becoming a Registered Signatory.

ARMA and IRPM have launched a wellbeing and resilience survey, aimed at those working within the residential property management sector.

To the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

FirstPort has achieved a five-star grading in the British Safety Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Audit for the fifth year running.

Government plans to reform the leasehold system by reducing costs of extending residential property leases have been cautiously welcomed.

The Leasehold Group of Companies has described the Government’s proposed reforms to the leasehold system as “window dressing”.

Rob Denman, Principal Associate & Head of Real Estate at JB Leitch, comments on the Government’s recent announcements on leasehold reform…

Do you know a property hero? If so, we want to hear about them.

Businesses are playing a vital role in helping those out of work to start and continue their careers using the Government’s Kickstart scheme.

Cassandra Zanelli announces today that she has established her own law firm, Property Management Legal Services Limited.

ARMA has welcomed the HCLG Committee feedback on the Building Safety Bill, which pushes for further detail in key areas including funding.

Both organisers and delegates have deemed the (ALEP) Annual Conference a huge success, despite the changes involved due to Covid-19.

Stride, established in 2015, are proud to come out of lockdown bigger and stronger, despite the uncertainty and challenges faced.

Manage Your Block have partnered with the (FPRA) to help make things easier for directors across the UK.

Clear Building Management has been awarded Compliance Plus status, setting the standard other services providers can strive for.

The UK’s new block management website; Block in a Box, is a new initiative launched to help you manage your block of flats or apartments.

Fexco Property Services introduce their new Training Manager and announce two important promotions for key members of the Crabtree brand.

Like all UK industries, property is impacted by COVID-19 and the effect of the gradual lifting of lockdown on the way it works.

Two of Torbay’s property management firms have merged, bringing together brands APA Property Management and Crown Property Management.

Residentsline Flats Insurance announces their latest partnership for 2020 with RSA.

ALEP has reviewed the Law Commission’s three highly anticipated reports concerning the future of leasehold and Commonhold reform.

The IRPM brought together a group of leading industry experts to discuss the way in which data is now being used in residential buildings.

The team at 4site Consulting fill us in on the Fire Safety Bill as well as discussing the expected reforms in store for Building Safety.

The NLG are delighted to work with Flat Living and look forward to increasing our offer to members and customers through this partnership.

The Government announced a new £1bn safety fund to help leaseholders living in high-rise developments with dangerous cladding materials.

The Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) has published the second part of its 2020 Tech Insight programme.

Paul Robinson, General Manager at Openreach explains that Openreach is doing all it can to keep Britain connected.

The team at Ardent Lift Consultancy wanted to share a positive story amidst the onslaught of pandemic doom and gloom.

JB Leitch is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management.

ALEP has reported a significant increase in interest as the COVID-19 lockdown gives leaseholders time to review their lease extension.

The government has confirmed that safety checks and sanitation are vital in blocks of flats during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Property professionals have joined forces to create a central register where the real estate industry can pledge support to the NHS.

ARMA has published some best practice guidelines to help plug some of the gaps in current guidance, and to everyone in the industry.

Freeholders going AWOL will be the subject of an annual Lecture delivered by the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners.

Future Group announces its new heating division, Future Heating Solutions, serving the residential block sector.

In December 2018, Government issued Advice Note 14 (AN14) for anyone responsible for, or advising on, the fire safety of external cladding.

ARMA has issued a ‘Fire Safety Management in Flats’ Guidance Note to share best practice with professional Fire Safety personnel.

The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners’ (ALEP) Annual Conference saw a record-breaking 280 influencers attend the event.

The Government has doubled funding for on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging, pledging an additional £2.5 million of funding.

ALEP has claimed that leasehold reform is higher on the political agenda than it has been in a generation.

LEASE has launched ‘LEASE Learn’, its free e-learning platform for leaseholders looking to manage their own building using their own company.

FirstPort has appointed Heather Payne as Chief Technology Officer, who will be responsible for their digital transformation programme.

ARMA has produced a White Paper Report: ‘An Overview of the Residential Block Property Management Sector in England and Wales’.

The Communities Secretary has announced that all new-build houses will be sold as freehold in a move to tackle unfair leasehold practices.

Based within FirstPort’s eastern region, Cihan will be leading a team of Development and Property Managers from Essex to Greater London.

Flat is a newly launched estate agency with specialist knowledge and expertise focussed on leasehold property.

FUTURE: PropTech promises to be a hive of activity, with collaboration, discussion, learning opportunities and some great networking.

The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has held its first regional training event in Bath.

ARMA is one of 15 bodies to have come together to create and endorse a new Freehold Management Enquiries form (FME1).

The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) is hosting its Annual Lecture around the issue of skyward development.

4site Consulting Ltd are a Property Safety Consultancy who specialise in supporting health and safety compliance.

Here at Residentsline, we think it’s important to focus on our staff. For the second time in 12 months we have new additions to our team!

Den has launched a suite of smart products designed to change the way we control and monitor various items around the home.

The ARMA professional training programme has been radically overhauled and now includes a multitude of different areas.

Following the 2018 move to larger office premises, Ardent Lift Consultancy continues to expand.

MHCLG has announced the formation of the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group, chaired by Lord Best.

There has been much commentary on this consultation– particularly between investors and developers. The government announced proposals.

Leasehold Solutions is mourning the death of Alex Greenslade, who founded the project management company with his sister, Anna Bailey.

ALEP’s first roadshow sees property professionals gather for afternoon of enfranchisement enlightenment in Manchester.

ARMA has overhauled its professional training programmes for property professionals to hold recognised qualifications.

On 15th October 2018 Housing Minister, James Brokenshire, announced a Government Consultation on two changes to the current law on leasehold.

The Law Commission is outlining a range of measures to help existing leasehold homeowners buy the freehold of their houses.

The UK’s homeowners are staying put, with the number of home moves within the owner-occupier sector plummeting by 10% between 2016 and 2017.

Louie Burns has published ‘The Leaseholder’s Simple Guide to Leasehold’, an informative manual to give leaseholders the knowledge they need.

Neil Jinks has been appointed as a director of Realty Law Limited, a sister company of established law firm Emms Gilmore Liberson.

The Government has released guides to arm landlords, leaseholders and tenants with vital information on their rights and responsibilities.

Fixflo has announced the appointment of Michael Murphy MBE as non-executive Chairman and the formation of a heavyweight Advisory Board.

15 people from Adiuvo and Earl Kendrick, are setting out to walk 100km (continuously) in approximately 24 hours from London to Brighton.

A round-up of the latest news from the world of block management.

At the ARMA Conference, Sajid Javid announced plans for new measures to help create a fairer property management system.

Sajid Javid chose the 2017 ARMA Conference as the stage on which to announce his plans for the regulation of managing agents.

Manchester based property management company, Clear Building Management, has secured Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors accreditation.

For the UK as a whole, the last six months have been the driest in 20 years and it was the warmest month of March ever in the southeast.

Fixflo is teaming up with Qube Global Software to allow letting agents and property managers to handle repairs more efficiently.

Earl Kendrick Associates (EKA), has appointed Kim Tasso to the Board as a Non-Executive Director from 1st January 2017.

Abbatt Property Recruitment Company specialising in Concierge Services, have won their first award as Property Recruitment Agency of the Year.

Residentsline is set to launch four further market-leading Flats policies with leading Insurers – LV, Brit, AXA and Ageas.

There have been two important additions to the Earl Kendrick team, Rebecca Heeles and Deirdre O`Donovan join the team.

The Leasehold Advisory Service is hosting a conference to inform and engage industry professionals at this important time for homeownership.

Clear Building Management has been awarded the prestigious Customer Service Excellence award by the Cabinet Office.

Doyenne is about a passion for the leasehold sector, for inspiration and for the continued progression and success of women in our industry.

ARMA have had requests from several members to extend the benchmarking survey again due to the holiday period.

Homeowners will have to foot a bill up to €2.2m after fire safety issues were discovered in a city centre apartment complex in Dublin.

Dr Nigel Glen of ARMA and Terry Sutton of PMS Leasehold Management, are spearheading a campaign for better regulation of the industry.

From 6th April 2016, all UK Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships will be required to keep a PSC Register.

Flood Re is intended to ensure that home owners whose properties are at high flood risk can obtain affordable flood insurance at a set price.

Thanks to an amendment to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill , property managers and lettings agents must now belong to an approved redress scheme.