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Is more leasehold coming our way?

Leasehold property is taking over from freehold in UK towns and cities, according to a survey carried out by conveyancer My Home Move. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in new build flats in urban areas; they have a relatively small footprint and are a...

Read    13/11/2020

Do you know the rules about running a flat management company?

Today we’re highlighting a new Companies House campaign that aims to help anyone who is setting up or running a flat management company get it right.Did you know that you can be banned (‘disqualified’) from being a company director if you don’t meet your legal respon...

Read    10/11/2020

Could blockcare 100 be the virtual property manager you need?

During the first lockdown in March, residents in blocks across the country realised the value of their property managers. When you’re at home all the time, those niggling problems you barely notice when you’re out at work all day become really important and leasehold...

Read    09/11/2020

Lockdown 2: Business as usual

So we’re all back in lockdown from tomorrow. Most of us could see this coming – and half the country has been under Covid-restrictions for several weeks already - so it’s not much of a shock. But what is perhaps more of a surprise is how different we all feel this ti...

Read    04/11/2020

Are self-build homes about to get a boost?

Have you ever fancied building your own home? Despite the popularity of programmes like Grand Designs, if you live in England it’s no easy feat. We have a very low rate of self-built homes – with only around 15,000 completed each year. That’s not just down to the hig...

Read    03/11/2020

Why leaseholder payment plans must come with a caveat

Since March this blog has dealt with the ways that landlords can tackle the problem of tenants building up Covid-related rent arrears. But what about leaseholders who find themselves in financial difficulties? With England going back into lockdown this week, despite ...

Read    02/11/2020

‘Clear and impartial’ fire safety guide from RICS

Fire safety has been at the top of the property agenda since the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, with the emphasis very much on high rise blocks. But awareness of the precautions to take and what to do in the event of a fire is knowledge that’s vital for all landlords, ...

Read    27/10/2020

What could 5G technology do for us?

The launch of the new 5G-enabled iPhone last week brings the new network firmly into the mainstream – if users can find a network to connect to. There are now almost 200 towns and cities in the UK where it’s possible to connect to 5G, with access expected to be rolle...

Read    26/10/2020

Could a Building Safety Manager make your block a better place to be?

One of the most shocking aspects of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, is how little residents were listened to. They were well aware that their building had numerous safety issues but had no one to take up their concerns. So an important part of the Government’s draft Bu...

Read    23/10/2020

Action on cladding - if not now, when?

At yesterday’s IRPM’s online seminar, Ritu Saha from the UK Cladding Action Group called on Boris Johnson to be “the people’s Prime Minister” and step in with more money to help beleaguered leaseholders trapped in dangerous flats and facing huge remediation bills. Th...

Read    22/10/2020

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