Residents’ responsibility on fire safety
Fire safety in residential blocks of flats is a major issue that has been recently brought into the spotlight due to the fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017.
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New changes in fire safety legislation
On April 2nd 2020, the Government announced changes to building regulations with the creation of a new national Building Safety Regulator, a role run completely by the Health and Safety Executive.
Using a cheap assessor is not always best
Health and safety legislation for residential properties is becoming more complex and, for this reason, it is an ongoing critical issue. The penalties of non-compliance could be severe.
Contractor Management
Employing contractors is an inevitable and essential part of that property management and a Managing Agent’s responsibility at law also extends to the people who work on a building for the purposes of maintenance and repair.
Maintaining your property
The housing market continues to evolve as a result of the pandemic, with average house prices drop for the first time in 8+ years, and prices down by 0.1% year-on-year according to the latest House Price Index by Nationwide.
Asbestos – Managing the risk
The term Asbestos refers to 6 naturally occurring silicate minerals which are composed of microscopic fibres. Breathing in these fibres can seriously damage your lungs, causing harmful and potentially terminal diseases.