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Insurance At Your Fingertips

Buying insurance for blocks of flats is generally considered to be a complex and difficult process, and is often bundled with the purchase of management services.  Deacon Online simplifies the procedure and enables RMCs to buy the product they require.

Tuesday, 9th October 2007 Read more
 

Block insurance from a managing agent’s viewpoint

Richard Benson, estate management director of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, provides expert advice on block insurance from a managing agent’s viewpoint.

Friday, 20th July 2007 Read more
 

Are you paying twice for your block insurance?

Brevent Insurance, the UK’s leading independent specialists in apartment block insurance, has shaped a number of unique policies with leading insurers to meet the needs of the flat and mixed-use property sector. Ian Reid, Brevent’s MD, warns leaseholders to check what they are paying for.

Friday, 20th July 2007 Read more
 

Arranging insurance through your agent

County Estate Management (CEM) has responded to the growing need of resident management companies to insure buildings under a competitive, tailor-made policy. CEM has partnered with Oamps Special Risks to bring an insurance solution to the residential sector.

Friday, 20th July 2007 Read more
 

Mental block over flat insurance?

The traditional way in which flats are being purchased and managed is putting pressure on residents and tenants as they take up responsibility for the insurance and management of the block. Stuart Alexander, an independent Insurance Broking firm, is tackling the issues surrounding this added level of responsibility for residents and tenants, and have developed a new insurance product called Flatprotect.

Friday, 20th July 2007 Read more
 

Directors' Liability Insurance - Do You Really Need It?

Buildings insurance is a major expense, yet it is the marginal addition of a small premium to cover the liabilities of volunteer management company directors that seem to concern lessees more!

Friday, 29th December 2006 Read more
 

Contents insurance - Points you need to know

If you are living in a block of flats, as opposed to sub-letting, when you come to consider your contents insurance the first thing to bear in mind is to ensure that you have comprehensive cover.

Thursday, 20th March 2003 Read more
 

Insurance - Regulations that could cost you £25 a year

Don't be surprised if your managing agent puts up his fees next year. It won't be because he's trying to make a fast buck, but because he's swamped with paperwork from new government legislation.

Tuesday, 1st February 2005 Read more
 

A Revolution in General Insurance Regulation

In January, the general insurance industry joined the banks, life and pensions companies and financial advisers already under the statutory supervision of the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Tuesday, 1st February 2005 Read more
 

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Events

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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Insurance Feature 2012 -

 

Your essential guide to block insurance.  Some of this features articles include: 

 

  • Getting the best from your insurance broker 
  • How to deal with claims effectively 
  • 8 ways to spot under insurance in your blocks of flats 

Enfranchisement Feature 2012 - £0.00

 

Your essential guide to buying your freehold or extending your lease. Some of the articles in this feature include:

  • Alex Greenslade explains why now is the time to check the length of your lease 
  • Yashmin Mistry considers whether preliminary investigations are worthwhile in enfranchisement cases 
  • Should I be offered the right to buy the freehold of my building?

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