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Hunt to replace Hewett

Hunt to replace Hewett

ARMA, the trade body for managing agents, has stepped up its search to replace David Hewett as Chief Executive.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Landlord loses £640k by making invalid service charge demands for major works

Landlord loses £640k by making invalid service charge demands for major works

Recovery of residential service charges is a minefield, particularly for unwary landlords who do not demand or give details of sums due by way of service charge within time limits set by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

ARMA calls for ‘more professionalism’ in property management (again).

ARMA calls for ‘more professionalism’ in property management (again).

Delegates attending this year’s ARMA conference yet again heard calls for more professionalism in the property management industry, as a ‘new’ approach to self-regulation was outlined to members attending the annual trade conference.

Friday, 7th October 2011 Read more
 

Who is buying Peverel?

Who is buying Peverel?

In March 2011, the holding companies of Britain’s largest residential managing agent, Peverel, went into administration. News on the Block investigates.

Monday, 19th September 2011 Read more
 

Law Commission says leasehold reform not a "pressing concern"

Last year The Federation of Private Residents’ Association (FPRA) responded to the Law Reform Consultation expressing concerns over a variety of areas of leasehold law requiring urgent reform to protect private sector leaseholders in a largely unregulated property management industry.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Industry welcomes guide to fire safety in blocks of flats

Industry welcomes guide to fire safety in blocks of flats

A 191 page guide to fire safety in blocks of flats has been published by the Local Government Group.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Estate managers with military backgrounds.

Estate managers with military backgrounds.

News on the Block interviews three estate managers with military backgrounds.

Friday, 9th September 2011 Read more
 

Issue 56 Out Now!

Issue 56 Out Now! Monday, 12th September 2011 Read more
 

Ombudsman Investigates 9 cases of complaint against managing agents

Over the last 6 months of reported cases, the Ombudsman Services: Property has investigated 9 cases of complaint against managing agents.

Monday, 12th September 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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Your essential guide to buying your freehold or extending your lease. Some of the articles in this feature include:

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