The Role of Resident Management Companies in Creating Safe and Supportive Communities Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance discusses how RMC Directors and their fellow Officers can help create an environment where leaseholders feel safe and heard. From thoughtfully designing and maintaining communal spaces, to ensuring safety compliance and encouraging resident engagement, the influence of
Energy-Efficient Lighting for Communal Areas: What Works Best? Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance takes a closer look at what works best, including LED bulbs, motion-sensors and smart technology that could shape the future of communal lighting in residential blocks. Thoughtful lighting can improve the safety, comfort, and energy consumption of any residential block. Communal
Residents’ Management Company Rights and Responsibilities in Listed Blocks of Flats Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance discusses the rights and responsibilities of RMCs of listed blocks of flats. Leaseholders who have formed a Residents’ Management Company (RMC) to handle the day to day running of their listed, residential flats have a few unique rights
Legal Responsibilities for Communal Spaces Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance outlines the duties of residential block owners and their managers. Under UK law, there are specific legal obligations to ensure that communal areas are safe, accessible and properly insured. These obligations fall to property owners and managers who must comply for the sake of
How the Building Safety Act Affects Leaseholders in Flats and Apartments Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance provides an in depth look at how the Act affects leaseholders, outlining key rights and responsibilities, the impact on property values and compliance timelines. The Building Safety Act 2022 is a landmark piece of legislation. Introduced in the
Leaseholders and Insurance Transparency: Did 2024 Bring Greater Clarity on Premiums and Commissions? 2024 has been a big year for the insurance industry. With so many regulatory and legal updates affecting the leasehold sector, insurers for residential blocks have been kept on their toes. Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance discusses the progress made this
Navigating the Right to Manage Application Process Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance, provides a step-by-step guide to help leaseholders navigate the process effectively, ensuring a smooth transition to RTM. For leaseholders struggling with poor management or financial concerns, exercising the Right to Manage |(RTM) can be a great option. The process is relatively straightforward,
The Impact of Regular Cleaning and Maintenance on Leasehold Property Values Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance discusses how keeping on top of cleaning and general maintenance can go a long way to preserving or even increasing the value of a leasehold property. Property values are influenced by some universal factors: size, location, state of
Understanding the Difference Between Market Value and Reinstatement Cost Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance, provides an insight into the difference between market value and reinstatement cost when it comes to insurance. There seems to be a lot of confusion between these two terms. We even hear them being used interchangeably- but they’re very different
Regulations and Compliance in Major Works for Blocks of Flats Sinead Campbell from London Flats Insurance discusses what the Section 20 process entails, under what circumstances it can be avoided, and the consequences for non-compliant landlords. Major works can be expensive and disruptive, with far-reaching effects on your own investment and the desirability of the