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in theair WELCOMETO THE SPRING editionof Flat Living. The big story in this issue is the launch ofARMA’s newself-regulationregime,
ARMA-Q.Inthe absenceofgovernmentregulationofthe leasehold sector,anewsetofstandards is beingrolledout to allmembers during the next 12months to ensure propertymanagement is carried out to
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turn tohomeimprovements. Inour Lifestyle section onpages 18-19ofthisissuewesuggestways tomake your kitchenbrighterandbigger by usingsomeofour space-savingideas. If youare planninga decoratingor renovationprojectoverthenext fewweeks,makesure that youuse theright toolsfor thejobanddon’t tackle anythingthat should be donebyacompetent professional. More DIY-relatedaccidentshappenat this timeof year than anyother! Talking of safety, on pages 38-39welook at newgas flue advice
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