Report on Waking Watch Costs
A report has been published, which looks at the range of costs currently being incurred by trapped Leaseholders, in respect of a Waking Watch.
Waking Watch Relief Fund Deadline Looms
The Government re-opened the application process for the £30m Waking Watch Relief Fund; which was introduced to reimburse Leaseholders for the cost of having to install a fire alarm system under NFCC Guidance.
AXA to Offer Cover to New Customers with Cladding
AXA has announced they will be offering their standard Property Owners Insurance on buildings with combustible cladding, provided there is a plan in place to have the non-compliant cladding replaced within 5 years.
Call on Government to Scrap Loan Scheme
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee have published a report calling for the Government to scrap the proposed ‘long term loan scheme’ and establish a comprehensive Building Safety Fund.
Fire Safety Bill
Parliament are set to pass the Fire Safety Bill today.
MPs Vote Against Fire Safety Bill Amendment
MPs have voted against an amendment to the Fire Safety Bill which, if successful, would have protected Leaseholders from Landlords passing on costs for the remediation of non-compliant cladding.
Mortgage Providers Give Feedback on RICS Guidance
On the 5th April 2021 a Guidance Note from the RICS for Lenders and Valuers became effective.
BSF Applications Mapped
We have produced a map to demonstrate the number of registrations per region.
Waking Watch Relief Fund Opened to London Applicants
The Government has announced today that applications for the Waking Watch Relief Fund in London have been opened.
New Guidance Issued for Valuers
The RICS has published new guidance for Valuers in order to enable Valuers to determine is an EWS1 Form is required on a block or not.
