Insurance Policies for blocks of flats
Darren Bagnall of Flat Living Insurance discusses the importance of having adequate fire safety measures in your block. January 2023 saw the introduction of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 under Article 24 of the Fire Safety Order. The new regulations (drawn up in response to the findings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report) detail …
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Darren Bagnall of Flat Living Insurance looks at how the proposed changes in legislation will affect service charges. In recent news appearances and his written response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent review into the multi-occupancy property insurance market in January 2023, The Secretary of State for Leveling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has …
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Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance provides guidance on how to treat and avoid the issue of damp. Living in a flat that is affected by damp and mould can be truly miserable. It can aggravate asthma and other respiratory illnesses, ruin furniture and belongings and damage interiors. But as damp can be caused by …
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance helps you get your grounds ready for 2023. With the new year comes the chance for a fresh start- and that includes making the most of your grounds or outside space. Residents often choose their properties based on the outside space available and, quite rightly, expect their service charges …
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance highlights some of the factors that can influence your insurance premiums. With policy renewal season just round the corner, we thought a reminder of the factors that influence your insurance premiums may be a good idea. With a squeeze on budgets and the need to keep service charges to …
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance provides more information on a recent victory in a legal battle launched by residents of a block of flats in Manchester. A recent victory for residents of a Manchester block of flats may give fresh hopes of compensation for the thousands of leasehold flat owners whose buildings have been …
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Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance looks at the possible effects the proposed Leasehold Reform Bill will have. The proposed Leasehold Reform (Disclosure and Insurance Commissions) Bill was presented as a private members bill to the House of Lords in July 2022. The bill could mandate compulsory commission disclosure by landlords while also preventing landlords …
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Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance looks at how the cost of living crisis will affect block management. Taking an eco-friendly approach has been necessary and largely popular for quite some time. Many blocks are preparing for the future by creating the infrastructure for EV charging, making their building’s more energy-efficient and even going as …
