In light of the current climate, the IRPM (Intstitute of Residential Property Management) Annual Seminar has been postponed until May 2021. But don’t worry! The IRPM have announced a brand-new Online Seminar which is set to take place Wednesday 21st October 2020. Much like the Annual Seminar, which was due Read more…
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was widely used in building materials up until 2000 due to its heat resisting and durability properties. Asbestos is also harmful to health when disturbed fibres are breathed in. As such, the law requires that Asbestos Surveys are carried Read more…
As a Managing Agent, Landlord, RMC, or RTM, you will need to have regular Fire Risk Assessments carried out on the properties you manage or own in order to comply with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Fire Safety Order states that the responsible person for the building Read more…
As the need for our support services continues to grow across the UK, we must also do the same with our team; welcoming new starters to the 4site family is an exciting time and we are pleased to introduce some of our latest additions to you. Each new member brings Read more…
On Thursday 19 March 2020, the UK Government introduced the Fire Safety Bill (FSB), which seeks to make changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These changes affect all managed residential blocks located in Great Britain (aside from Scotland, which has its own Fire Safety Legislation) of any Read more…
In June 2019, the government published the ‘Building a Safer Future’ consultation, detailing proposals to achieve long-term reform of the building safety system. These changes will apply to the property industry as a whole and have bearing on the planning and construction of new buildings, through to completion, occupation and Read more…