Insurance Policies for blocks of flats
Renovating a historic, listed building can be tricky. Sinead Campbell from Flat Living Insurance explores how modern technology and materials can be utilised while continuing to preserve historical authenticity. Architects and the craftspeople involved have a lot to consider. Allowable materials, construction techniques, sustainability and aesthetics all come into play. Advancing technology and innovative solutions …
Innovations in Sustainable Design for Historic BuildingsRead More
Sinead Campbell from Flat Living Insurance, discusses what resident management companies can do to improve safety and security in their blocks. This will be a benefit for their own sake and that of their fellow residents. Feeling safe and secure in your home should be the expected norm. But for those living in urban areas …
Sinead Campbell from Flat Living Insurance discusses the changes that have come about in ground rent and leasehold. The leasehold sector has been under close scrutiny since 2017, with a focus on protecting leaseholders from inflated costs and improving their powers of redress against freeholders. A key element of the discussion has been the restriction …
Sinead Campbell from Flat Living Insurance looks at how you can create harmonious spaces for those living in high-density environments. For leaseholders, block living can feel like close quarters. Sharing communal areas within the building, grounds, and parking areas, as well as any other shared amenities can be challenging. Small disagreements over etiquette and lease …
Creating Harmonious Spaces in High-Density Living EnvironmentsRead More
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance looks at energy efficiency and sustainability for residential properties. The property industry has an important role to play as we all work towards Net Zero. The residential sector is a large contributor to the UK’s emissions, but utilising available technology can give property managers and leaseholders the insight they …
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Initiatives for Residential PropertiesRead More
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance looks at the recent changes to leasehold legislation. With recent legislation changes announced by the Government, and rebooted Financial Conduct Authority guidelines coming into play, it’s all change for 2024. From the new year, leaseholders will be better protected, better informed, and better enabled to challenge poor practise. Here …
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance looks at what ‘fair value’ is and what it means for you from 31st December 2023. There’s a new world on the horizon for the residential buildings insurance industry. From 31st December 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority has updated its rules surrounding the treatment of leaseholders across the sector. …
What is Fair Value and What Does it Mean for You From 31/12?Read More
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance provides some guidance on preventing frozen pipes as winter approaches. Winter is round the corner and the fear of frozen pipe season is getting real. Most people will have dealt with or know someone who has dealt with the fallout from a frozen pipe that has burst. It is …
