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What safety signs does your block of flats need?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline details the type of safety signs your block of flats may need. With Health and Safety playing a huge part in the responsibilities taken on when managing a
Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline explains a number of frequently asked questions regularly asked about fire risk assessments. We’re all aware of the importance of fire safety what with the horrific Grenfell tragedy
How do FCA regulations affect your business?
A quick reminder on how the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations affect the way you act on behalf of your clients in property insurance matters. There are a few options available to Property Managing
What insurance does a Residents’ Management Company need?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director at Residentsline Flats Insurance explains what policies are available to ensure your block has the adequate cover in place. Residential Buildings Insurance Residents’ Management Company (RMC) directors and committee members often
Why is Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance so important?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses why Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance is so important for your Residents’ Management Company. If you are a member of a Residents’ Management Company, you have a range
Key Things To Think About When Maintaining Your Block
Key Things To Think About When Maintaining Your Block Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses maintenance and your block. Maintaining your block of flats is a necessity, and an important one at that.
Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director at Residentsline, covers some of the questions that are regularly posed to her and her team. How can I avoid water damage in my flat? There are
Insurance and your Lease
Insurance and your Lease Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, advises who is responsible for placing the property insurance and what to do if you aren't happy with the choice. The main purpose of
Remote Working vs Office Life
Remote Working vs Office Life Julie Sydenham, Virtual Assistant to Rebecca Kelly of Flat Living and Be Original, discusses the pros and cons of working from home vs an office, having worked extensively in both
General Health & Safety in Blocks of Flats
General Health & Safety in Blocks of Flats Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, outlines the main health and safety regulations that apply to blocks of flats. The duty to comply with the regulations falls
Cladding catastrophe: Problems caused by the EWS1
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses the cladding issues affecting the property industry today. Following the tragic events of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017, there has been a nationwide reassessment of insufficient
What health and safety measures apply to my block of flats?
What health and safety measures apply to my block of flats? Health and safety measures are of paramount importance in any private or public setting. Mistakes can – and do – happen. Belinda Thorpe, Managing
Should I invest in a buy-to-let property?
Should I invest in a buy-to-let property? Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses what to think about when choosing a buy-to-let property and the difference between mortgages. Buy-to-let properties are properties which are bought
How to handle burst pipe emergencies
How to handle burst pipe emergencies Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses how to handle burst or frozen pipe emergencies, plus preventative measures to keep your flat's water supply running smoothly. There is never
Section 20: How does it work?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses the process of a Section 20 consultation. If any major or ‘qualifying’ works are required for a block of flats, the cost will normally be recoverable from
Retirement Living and your insurance needs
As family members grow older, it can be difficult to find the balance between maintaining their independence and ensuring they have help at hand when necessary. For most, retirement complexes could be the answer.
How does health and safety affect your flats insurance?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses the importance of health and safety standards and your responsibilities. The importance of keeping on top of the health and safety requirements of you block can never be
Your right to dispute insurance provisions
A common area of dispute between tenants and landlords is provision of insurance under the terms of the lease. The most common ways in which a dispute can arise about insurance are: (i) where
We hope you have a Happy Easter during this challenging time.
First of all, the team here would like to wish all our clients a very happy Easter. We hope you and your families are safe and well. In unprecedented circumstances such as these, it has
Why should you be saving water?
Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline, discusses why is it important to save water in your household. Saving water is something we should all be doing. As a finite resource, it's important that we
COVID-19 – We are still open for business
Residentsline is adapting to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are adopting a working from home model for our team until further notice. We are well prepared and equipped to run our business effectively in this
What To Do About Noisy Neighbours?
Having noisy neighbours can be a nuisance at the best of times. Even worse, it can sometimes be very difficult to manage the situation in a constructive and friendly way. Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of
The importance of Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
The importance of Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Belinda Thorpe investigates the risks of not having adequate liability insurance in place. Those who serve on a Residents' Management Company (RMC), Right to Manage (RTM)
Flooding: Are you at risk?
The damage caused by flooding can be catastrophic to your home and business. That's why it's crucial that you are properly covered and know what to do if you ever need to make a