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Building Safety and Compliance.
Fire safety, EWS1, compliance and building safety — plain-English guidance for leaseholders and directors.
How to Stop Condensation and Black Mould in a Flat
Why flat windows stream in winter, where 10 litres of water a day comes from, and the ventilation, heating and insulation fixes that work in a block.
ReadThe Cladding Insurance Rollercoaster: Are Premiums Finally Coming Down?
Buildings insurance on cladding-affected blocks has fallen roughly 30% from its peak. What the Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility changed, and what it can't.
ReadBeat the Heat: Air Conditioning in Flats
You cannot hang a condenser box on the outside of the block — but "invisible" internal air conditioning exists. What the systems cost, why cladding rules some of them out, and the Licence to Alter you will need before a single tool is lifted.
ReadDon't Panic Just Yet: Settling Cracks vs. Structural Damage (and When to Call a Surveyor)
How to tell a harmless settling crack from genuine structural movement — width, pattern and progression — how to monitor one properly, and whether you need a building surveyor or a structural engineer.
ReadWhere Did All the Extinguishers Go? Why London Fire Brigade Doesn't Want Them in Your Block's Corridors
Ever taken a walk down the communal hallway of your apartment building and wondered, Where are the fire extinguishers?
ReadNavigating the 5-Year EWS1 Deadline: What Leaseholders Need to Know
For many flat owners, the EWS1 form has been a crucial key to selling or remortgaging their homes since its introduction in December 2019.
ReadMajor Works: Navigating the Section 20 Framework
In the realm of block management, the term "Major Works" is often met with trepidation.
ReadWhy Fire Safety Rules Ban Items in Communal Areas (Even When They're 'Out of the Way')
You've just moved into a sleek new flat.
ReadDecoding Your Service Charge: Why Costs for Leaseholders Are on the Rise
For millions of leaseholders across the country, the arrival of the annual service charge demand can be a moment of genuine anxiety.
ReadIs Your Front Door Just an Entrance? Think Again – It's a Lifesaver
Your front door is the first thing you see when you come home. But in a block of flats, your front door has another, far more critical role: it's a fire door.
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