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Cockroaches in blocks of flats

David Channon says persistent pests can be a problem.

Friday, 22nd May 2009 Read more
 

Managing Leisure Facilities 

Managing Leisure Facilities 

Leisure facilities are becoming commonplace in private residential developments and can be run safely and efficiently providing there is an effective management plan in place.

Wednesday, 21st March 2012 Read more
 

Fire Safety in Flats Conference News on the Block Subscriber Form

Fire Safety in Flats Conference News on the Block Subscriber Form

Fire Safety in Flats Conference on 8th March 2012, at The Congress Centre, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks. News on the Block subscribers, log in and use this form to get your special subscriber rate.

Monday, 6th February 2012 Read more
 

Water Risks in Flats Conference

Water Risks in Flats Conference

Water Risks in Flats Conference on 19th April 2012, at The Caledonian Club, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Monday, 19th March 2012 Read more
 

Water Risks in Flats Conference News on the Block Subscriber Form

Water Risks in Flats Conference News on the Block Subscriber Form

Water Risks in Flats Conference on 19th April 2012, at The Caledonian Club, London.

An essential briefing on your responsibilities and liabilities as property managers and landlords of residential blocks.

Wednesday, 21st March 2012 Read more
 

The Big Health & Safety Lie

We often hear from clients ‘Is all this “Elf ‘n’ Safety” nonsense necessary, it’s only a residential property after all!’ Sadly “Elf ‘n’ Safety” makes the job of the professional advisors so difficult to put over the very real legal obligations that face our Clients.

Wednesday, 25th January 2012 Read more
 

How to deal with mice in your block

Fiona Torrance explains prevention, poison & proofing.

Wednesday, 18th January 2012 Read more
 

Managing agent calls for more fire safety precautions

Following a recent spate of horrific fires in blocks of flats, a managing agent has called for greater powers to be given to property managers to take fire safety precautions.

Thursday, 17th November 2011 Read more
 

Tragedy Averted in St. John's Wood Block Fire - Exclusive Photos

Tragedy Averted in St. John's Wood Block Fire - Exclusive Photos

In the early hours of this morning a fire broke out in South Lodge, a block of flats in affluent St. John’s Wood, London managed by Parkgate Aspen.  Eight fire engines and over 40 firefighters attended the blaze, which took approximately two hours to get under control.

Wednesday, 26th October 2011 Read more
 

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Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012 - Finalists Announced!

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Find out who has made the list of finalists.

Enfranchisement and Right To Manage Awards 2012

The Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2012 (the ERMAs) recognises the excellence and professionalism of all specialists working in this industry both at an individual and company level. Book your tickets for this years event here.

Engage Annual Conference

The Engage 5th Annual conference will take place at the BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock Liverpool Waterfront on 26th May 2012. A conference for all residents in the City Centre and Waterfront. 

 

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