Electric vehicle charging in blocks of flats
You can often have an electric vehicle charger at a flat, but you will almost always need permission first.[…]
Forming a residents’ association
A residents' association gives leaseholders one voice when dealing with their landlord or managing agent. Once recognised, it gains[…]
Changing managing agent: how a handover should work
A change of managing agent goes smoothly when notice is given properly and both agents work to an agreed[…]
Freehold houses on private estates: what you pay for and why
If you own a freehold house on a private estate, you usually pay an estate charge towards roads, landscaping[…]
Asbestos in blocks of flats
Any block built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. The law requires whoever is responsible for the shared[…]
Doing your own gardening, cleaning or repairs at your block
Residents can sometimes do their own gardening, cleaning or small jobs at a block, and it can save money.[…]
External walls and cladding: what a PAS 9980 appraisal is
A fire risk appraisal of external walls looks at whether a block's cladding and wall materials could help a[…]
Awaab’s Law: what it means for landlords and managing agents
Awaab's Law sets legally binding time limits for social landlords to deal with damp, mould and other hazards. Here[…]