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7 Welcome Lesley Davis introduces a new campaign to promote theuse of specialist solicitors
NEWS
9 Wereport on proposed changes to service charge accounting, the newenergy code and the LEASE conference
lifEStylE
14 Escape to the country Audley Retirement opensits new Mote House village in idyllic surroundings in theKentcountryside
16 youngdesigners Peverel announces thewinners of its first retirement design competition
18 Comeoutside GraemeMann argues thecasefor better use of outdoor space
ADViCE
21 Maintenance KevinMarshall sounds out the problemsassociated with wooden floors in flats
23 insurance AdamSaint askswhy ‘fuse boxes’ for watersystemsaren’t yetmandatory in flats
25 technology Hyperoptic explains thebenefits of its hyper-fast fibre broadband services
27 insurance BelindaThorpeexplains the insuranceimplicationsofhome improvements
opiNioN
28 BobSmytherman Why the clamping ban won’t help flat owners
29 JohnWilliams John adds his voice to those calling for a better regulated leasehold sector
30 paulRobertson Paul tacklesthe thorny issue of agent’scommissions
31 letters Blockmanagement, firesafetyand banks’ compensation schemes
33 interview Lesley Davistalks to JonathanSmith, managing director of Trinity Estates
ARMA
36 ARMAsurgery BruceMaunder Taylor answers more of your leasehold questions
38 ARMAGuidance What’s the difference between the role of lessee and shareholder or member of anRMC?
40 ARMAdirectory ARMAmember listings
42 find an agent ARMAmembersadvertise their services
fEAtURES
47 Appointing an agent Thebenefits andpitfallsof appointing an agent:why do it, howto choose the right company andwhat to do if it all goes wrong.
53 Right toManage What’s theprocessfor exercising your righttomanage,what’s involved andhow to getthe best out of RTM, plus advice on your responsibilities and obligations.
ENDNotE 61 Companynewsand appointments
62 the Flat Living crossword competition
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