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7 Welcome Our summer issue reports on the first flat Living leasehold forum; we look at what leaseholders can do to prevent water damage; and we look forward to Flat Living Live – our new expo to be held in London in July.
LIFESTYLE 9
Gutter vacuums Now you can keep gutter maintenance clean and simple with a new system that keeps costs to a minimum.
10 Communal lighting Here’s what happened when a new property manager decided to bring Future Lighting on board to do an audit at Clerkenwell’s Brewery Square.
13 Smart homes Why not bring the connectivity we enjoy at work and in our social lives into our homes too. Ingeny and Lentworth show us how.
16 Balcony barbeques They are the summer’s must-have for anyone in a flat without a garden – but are they safe to use?
ON THE RECORD
19 We report on the first Flat Living leasehold forum, introduce the new CEO at ARMA, ask what the leasehold sector should do to tackle the problem of water damage in flats and showcase two new residential blocks being developed in London.
ADVICE & OPINION
22 Post-election promises aside, what can leaseholders expect from the new government – and what are they likely to get?.
25 New accountancy regulations signal the end of filing dormant accounts – but what does this mean for RMC directors?.
26 LEGAL Jonathan Upton looks at a landmark case with implications for right to manage.
50 Announcing THE PROPERTY AND ASSET MANAGEMENT EXPO 4
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28 Q&A Bruce Maunder Taylor tackles your queries and conundrums.
29 VALUATION Don’t go down the buy-to-let route without first getting an independent valuation, says Graham Balchin.
30 ENFRANCHISEMENT Olivia Tassell asks whether a share of your freehold is really worth fighting for?.
31 SOCIAL MEDIA The first column from James Biley on improving communication in the leasehold sector.
FEATURES
33 Preventing leaks in flats Escape of water is a major problem in flats. We look in detail at the issues surrounding water damage and talk to two companies that specialise in leak prevention.
38 Tackling major loss Would you know what to expect if your block suffered a major incident? Here’s what happened when Midway staged a simulated fire at one of the blocks they insure.
40 Electric gates Faulty electric gates are not only a health and safety hazard but could also lead to a costly insurance claim.
43 Window repair The second in our series on renovating windows in listed and historic blocks.
46 Technology Integrated accounting and property management systems can help block managers ensure that profitability isn’t threatened by the cost of expansion.
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