Amongst the many contained in the paper – highlights include:

(1) simplifying eligibility criteria & clarifying new rules for service addresses
(2) providing the ability to apply for unlimited lease extensions with no ground rents – similar to flats
(3) abolishing the two year rule
(4) introducing a concept for houses with shared facilities with flats to be part of collective purchase of whole estates
(5) simplifying of the valuation process
(6) the abolition of qualification criteria based on financial

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Save the Date 2nd October 2018
Stratford Upon Avon

Our conference website will soon be launched providing early bird opportunities for ticket sales and agenda.

The HCA has announced the release of the 2018 – 2019 Management Fee Limits.

Please see attached PDF for further information regarding the limits to be applied.

LSE MANAGEMENT FEE 2018-2019 (.pdf)

The Government has announced a new consultation ‘Strengthening Consumer Redress in the Housing Market’ This consultation seeks views on improving redress in the housing sector, including exploring the option of a single housing ombudsman.  It closes at 11:45pm on 16 April 2018.

www.gov.uk/government/consultations/strengthening-consumer-redress-in-housing

The ARHM will be submitting a response and urge its members to have their say too.

The ARHM is pleased to comment on the White Paper as follows and in line with the issues raised and would be happy to discuss our response further with DCLG.

ARHM’s Response to Government Consultation on Tackling Unfair Practices in Leasehold (.pdf)

We are pleased to share the first in a series of Leasehold Information Sheets created by a joint working party with our colleagues at ARMA IRPM RICS and LEASE. We have also received endorsements for the sheets from NAEA, Property Redress Scheme, Housing Ombudsman and the Property Ombudsman, who will also be making them available. The information is intended to provide a better understanding of leasehold for people who may wish to purchase a leasehold interest but may not appreciate

The HCA has announced the release of the 2017 – 2018 Management Fee Limits.

Please see attached PDF for further information regarding the limits to be applied.

LSE MANAGEMENT FEE 2017-2018 (.pdf)

ARHM BRIEFING NOTE TO MEMBERS

Click here to download our Latest Briefing Note BN 19/17.