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 …
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Victory for Manchester Residents After Five Year Legal Battle
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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The Proposed Leasehold Reform Bill: What Effect Could It Have?
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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The Cost-of-Living and Block Management
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 …
The New Flat Living Website is Now Live!
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance has some exciting news to share regarding the Flat Living website.
About Right to Manage
Darren Bagnall from Flat Living Insurance explains more about Right to Manage and how it can impact on the management of your block of flats. The Right to Manage can be used by Leaseholders who wish to take over the management of their building, leaving the landlord as the owner of the building, but relieving …
Transforming Complaints into Compliments
Darren Bagnall of Flat Living Insurance explains what steps you can take to transform complaints into compliments. Nobody wants to handle complaints, but it’s part of running a business and the important thing is how you handle them. Complaints can actually provide you with opportunities to build relationships, showcase your customer service skills and improve …
Employing a Grounds Maintenance Contractor
Darren Bagnall of Flat Living Insurance looks at the role of a grounds maintenance contractor in keeping your outside spaces well maintained. A great garden maintenance provider can take up a fair chunk of your service charge, but with good reason. Garden maintenance is a highly skilled, physical job that ensures residents’ enjoyment of your …