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 moreFiona Torrance explains prevention, poison & proofing.
Wednesday, 18th January 2012 Read moreManaging agent calls for more fire power
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
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
A heated meeting has been held between distressed residents of Gibson Court and their managing agent, Peverel Retirement, following a recent fire which resulted in the tragic death of one resident.
Friday, 14th October 2011 Read more
A 191 page guide to fire safety in blocks of flats has been published by the Local Government Group.
Friday, 9th September 2011 Read moreConstruction has the highest number of fatalities for the year (50, with a rate of 2.4 deaths per 1,000 workers).
Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
Peter Gabriel gives some helpful tips on maintaining your pond.
Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
The Japanese Knotweed plant spreads in a vegetative manner from crowns (like Rhubarb), stems and rhizome (underground root). Small sections of cut stem, crown or roots are capable of growing into a new plant. Since it is a non-native species, there are no UK insects or animals that eat or control it and once established, it quickly takes hold. Controlling spread is therefore dependent on human intervention.
Friday, 15th July 2011 Read moreJoin over 10,000 other leaseholders in saving time and money by downloading the essential documents to help you in the daily running of your building.
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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.
Over 120 members and non-members attended the ALEP Seasonal Drinks Reception in December 2011 for a festive evening of networking with their enfranchisement colleagues.
The winners for the Blockinsure News on the Block Property Management Awards 2011-12 have been announced!
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