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- [Spring 2026 Code of Practice Review](https://www.arhm.org/spring-2026-code-of-practice-review/) - We are currently reviewing our valued Code of Practice to ensure it remains relevant and up to date across the leasehold retirement sector. Work has been taking place behind the scenes with the Code working group and we will be able to share our initial thoughts with members and a wider stakeholder, asking for feedback.
- [Mainstay Residential Limited](https://www.arhm.org/mainstay-residential-limited/) - Whittington HallWhittington RoadWorcestershireWR5 2ZX 01905 357777 www.firstport.co.uk
- [Retirement Lease Housing Association](https://www.arhm.org/retirement-lease-housing-association/) - Building 4ArchipelagoLyon WayFrimleySurreyGU16 7ER www.elmgroup.org.uk 01252 356000
- [Homestead Consultancy Services Ltd](https://www.arhm.org/homestead-consultancy-services-ltd/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Exclusive Property Management](https://www.arhm.org/exclusive-property-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Amplius](https://www.arhm.org/amplius/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”et_body_layout” sticky_enabled=”0″]K2 Timbold DriveKents HillMilton KeynesMK7 6BZ www.amplius.co.uk help@amplius.co.uk 0800 111 4013[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Sussex Housing & Care](https://www.arhm.org/sussex-housing-care/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [CONFERENCE 2025](https://www.arhm.org/conference-2025/) - JOIN US ON 17th September 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Oxford. The programme is currently being finalised and attracts CPD hours. To register your place, please click here.
- [Paramount Block & Estate Management](https://www.arhm.org/paramount-block-estate-management/) - Paramount Block & Estate Management
- [Peabody](https://www.arhm.org/peabody/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Houghton Hall6 Houghton Hall Business ParkHoughton RegisLU5 5UZ https://www.peabody.org.uk michelle.gayle@peabody.org.uk 07815 526 756 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Cooper Parry](https://www.arhm.org/cooper-parry/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Kingsdale Group](https://www.arhm.org/kingsdale-group/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Home Group](https://www.arhm.org/home-group/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]One Strawberry PlaceNewcastle upon TyneNE1 4BX https://www.homegroup.org.ukLeaseholdCustomerSupport@homegroup.org.uk0345 141 4663[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [BBC Rip off Britain](https://www.arhm.org/bbc-rip-off-britain/) - You may be aware of or indeed watched the recent episode of Rip off Britain which aired at 9.30am on 15th April. A short section of the programme covered issues in the retirement housing sector. (Link below) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002b1pv The ARHM was contacted some weeks ago to provide a statement which is also available in full.
- [Government Liaison](https://www.arhm.org/government-liaison/) - The Board has written to the Housing Minister outlining the importance of our Code and to express caution around how the Commonhold model may work in the later living sector. The Government has responded and we are in the process of arranging an initial meeting to discuss.
- [Clement Keys (Chartered Accountants)](https://www.arhm.org/clement-keys-chartered-accountants/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Bamptons](https://www.arhm.org/bamptons/) - 124 City RoadLondonEC1V 2NXhttps://www.bamptonsmanagement.co.ukwb@bamptonsmanagement.co.uk0845 643 0845
- [Housing LIN Older Peoples Housing Preference Report](https://www.arhm.org/housing-lin-older-peoples-housing-preference-report/) - We are pleased to share the Housing LIN Older Peoples Housing Preference Report which will be of interest to members, our colleagues at HLIN say’ it offers critical and comprehensive evidence about the housing circumstances, aspirations and preferences of older adults in the UK.’ The report was produced by the Housing LIN in partnership with
- [Season’s Greetings from the ARHM!](https://www.arhm.org/seasons-greetings-from-the-arhm/) - As we approach the festive season, we want to take the opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our members for your continued support and throughout 2024. This year has presented its challenges as the retirement leasehold sector continues to evolve, but thanks to your dedication and active participation, we’ve been able to
- [The older people’s housing taskforce – ARHM statement](https://www.arhm.org/the-older-peoples-housing-taskforce-arhm-statement/) - The final report of the Older People’s Housing Taskforce, for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department of Health and Social Care has now been published, after 12 months of engagement with stakeholders and older people and their families across a wide spectrum of the retirement and later living sector. Chair of
- [Longhurst Group](https://www.arhm.org/longhurst-group/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [GreenSquareAccord](https://www.arhm.org/greensquareaccord/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Management Fee Limits published for Leasehold Schemes for the Elderly (LSE)](https://www.arhm.org/management-fee-limits-published-for-leasehold-schemes-for-the-elderly-lse/) - The Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has issued the Management Fee limits for 2024 - 2025 for Leasehold Schemes for the Elderly. Please refer to the link below for all the relevant details. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/leasehold-schemes-for-the-elderly-management-fee-limit/advice-note-lse-management-fee-limit-for-2024-to-25
- [ARHM IS MAKING CHANGES TO HOW YOU CONTACT US](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-is-making-changes-to-how-you-contact-us/) - From 1st June ARHM will no longer be using a contact telephone number and will be switching to email contact only. Please get in touch with us by using the email address enquiries@arhm.org leaving brief details of the nature of your enquiry and we will make sure you receive a response. DIGITAL SWITCHOVER In an ARHM email
- [Chair of the Older People’s Task Force announces possible recommendations.](https://www.arhm.org/chair-of-the-older-peoples-task-force-announces-possible-recommendations/) - Julienne Meyer, Chair of the Older People’s Housing Task Force was speaking at the Laing Buisson Retirement Living Conference on 27th September and set out possible recommendations as follows: · Older people’s housing is given due consideration and prominence in the forthcoming revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework. · Every local authority produces an older people’s housing
- [CONFERENCE 2023](https://www.arhm.org/conference-2023/) - NOT ONE BUT 2 EXCELLENT CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES: LIMITED TIME “2 FOR 1 OFFER" UNTIL 14th April FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY. ARHM SHEFFIELD 25th May Novotel Sheffield 50 Arundel Gate Sheffield S1 2PR. ARHM TAUNTON 21st JUNE Somerset County Cricket Club The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JT Both venues have excellent rail and road links
- [Latest News](https://www.arhm.org/latest-news/) - The Government has launched the Older People’s Housing Task Force, confirming Professor Julienne Meyer as its Chair. The Task Force was first announced by the Government in the February 2022 Levelling Up White Paper. The Task Force will run for up to 12 months and will produce an independent report to DLUHC and DHSC Ministers,
- [Freemont Property Management](https://www.arhm.org/freemont-property-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Cognatum Estates Ltd](https://www.arhm.org/cognatum-estates/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Stonewater Housing Association](https://www.arhm.org/stonewater-housing-association/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Retirement Security Ltd](https://www.arhm.org/retirement-security-ltd/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Rendall and Rittner](https://www.arhm.org/rendall-and-rittner/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Remus Management](https://www.arhm.org/remus-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Premier Estates](https://www.arhm.org/premier-estates/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [St. James Oaks](https://www.arhm.org/st-james-oaks/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Inspired Property Management](https://www.arhm.org/inspired-property-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Housing 21](https://www.arhm.org/housing-21/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Grange Management](https://www.arhm.org/grange-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [FirstPort Retirement Property Services](https://www.arhm.org/firstport-retirement-property-services/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Fairhaven Housing Association](https://www.arhm.org/fairhaven-housing-association/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Churchill Estate Management Management](https://www.arhm.org/churchill-estate-management-management/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Blue Cedar Homes Management Company](https://www.arhm.org/blue-cedar-homes-management-company/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [Broadleaf Management Services](https://www.arhm.org/broadleaf-management-services/) - Members of the ARHM.
- [LSE Management Fee Limit for 2015/16 has been released by the Homes and Communities Agency](https://www.arhm.org/lse-management-fee-limit-for-2015-16-has-been-released-by-the-homes-and-communities-agency/) - From 1 April 2015, the basic limit will be £418. The limit when management is contracted out to an agent who charges VAT will be £479. These limits have been agreed with the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) which has policy responsibility in this area. Download article here.
- [ARHM Statement into Peverel price fixing / Collusion following investigation by former OFT](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-statement-into-peverel-price-fixing-collusion-following-investigation-by-former-oft/) - You can download the statement here.
- [ARHM Conference 2015 Report](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-conference-2015-report/) - You can download the report here.
- [Latest Briefing Note](https://www.arhm.org/latest-briefing-note/) - Our latest briefing notes are available to download here.
- [Board Meetings 2017](https://www.arhm.org/board-meetings-2017/) - 7th February 5th April 7th June 16th August 18th October 7th December
- [Regional Training Events](https://www.arhm.org/regional-training-events/) - Watch this space for details of our next round of training events.
- [ARHM Revised Code](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-revised-code/) - You can view the revised code here.
- [New Code of Practice](https://www.arhm.org/new-code-of-practice/) - We are delighted to announce that our revised Code of Practice has received Government approval under Order 2016 no. 505. The Code becomes effective from 1st June 2016. We will be holding an event to mark the official launch of the Code on 7th June, hosted by our President Baroness Sally Greengross at Portcullis House
- [ARHM Compliance Audits](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-compliance-audits/) - We are now in the process of reviewing the completed audit packs. Our thanks to all our members for meeting the deadline and we will be liaising you directly with regard to the audit outcomes. The 3rd Edition of the Approved Code of Practice became effective from 1st June 2016. There has been significant change
- [Latest Briefing Note BN 19/17](https://www.arhm.org/latest-briefing-note-bn-19-17/) - ARHM BRIEFING NOTE TO MEMBERS Click here to download our Latest Briefing Note BN 19/17.
- [LSE MANAGEMENT FEE LIMIT FOR 2017 – 2018 RELEASED](https://www.arhm.org/lse-management-fee-limit-for-2017-2018-released/) - 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)
- [Improving Knowledge about Leasehold](https://www.arhm.org/improving-knowledge-about-leasehold/) - 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.
- [Government Proposals to cut down on unfair Leasehold Practices](https://www.arhm.org/government-proposals-to-cut-down-on-unfair-leasehold-practices/) - One of the ARHM Board member’s Yashmin Mistry has produced a briefing on the recent announcement from the Minster for Communities and Local Government and links to the 8 week consultation. Government Proposals to cut down on unfair Leasehold Practices (.pdf)
- [ARHM’s Response to Government Consultation on Tackling Unfair Practices in Leasehold](https://www.arhm.org/arhms-response-to-government-consultation-on-tackling-unfair-practices-in-leasehold/) - 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)
- [Strengthening Consumer Redress in the Housing Market](https://www.arhm.org/strengthening-consumer-redress-in-the-housing-market/) - 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
- [LSE MANAGEMENT FEE LIMIT FOR 2018 – 2019 RELEASED](https://www.arhm.org/lse-management-fee-limit-for-2018-2019-released/) - 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)
- [PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT](https://www.arhm.org/privacy-policy-statement/) - In line with the GDPR regulations we have released a statement confirming our commitment to keeping your details safe. All our contacts from our existing database have been contacted and asked to update their preferences in terms of contact from us which is usually in respect of our regular news emails to update you about
- [PUBLISHED TODAY: The Law Commissions views on REFORMS needed to deal with LEASEHOLD HOUSES](https://www.arhm.org/published-today-the-law-commissions-views-on-reforms-needed-to-deal-with-leasehold-houses/) - 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
- [Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your lease](https://www.arhm.org/leasehold-home-ownership-buying-your-freehold-or-extending-your-lease/) - The Law Commission has published a Consultation Paper on leasehold enfranchisement reform, “Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your lease”. The paper, together with a Summary, can be found at the following link: lawcom.gov.uk/project/leasehold-enfranchisement/. The Law Commission states the Consultation Paper concerns the enfranchisement rights of leaseholders of both houses and flats. They make
- [Understanding leasehold: new consumer guides published today](https://www.arhm.org/understanding-leasehold-new-consumer-guides-published-today/) - In response to demand from leaseholders for clear and comprehensive information both at point of sale and on taking possession of their new home, a group of leading property organisations has come together to produce a new suite of consumer guides. ARHM has taken an active role in this initiative and we are pleased to
- [LAW COMMISSION CONSULTATION ON RIGHT TO MANAGE](https://www.arhm.org/law-commission-consultation-on-right-to-manage/) - The Consultation closes on 30th April. Please see PDF below for full details of the consultation. Right-to-manage-consultation-paper.pdf
- [HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE RELEASE REPORT ON LEASEHOLD REFORM](https://www.arhm.org/housing-communities-and-local-government-committee-release-report-on-leasehold-reform/) - The Committee, chaired by Clive Betts MP published its report on 20th March please click on the link below to access the full report and recommendations. https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmcomloc/1468/report-summary.html
- [NEW FREEHOLD MANAGEMENT ENQUIRIES FORM RELEASED](https://www.arhm.org/new-freehold-management-enquiries-form-released/) - Over 15 cross industry trade and representative bodies have come together to create and endorse a new Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1). Those involved in the creation of the FME1 form are urging all conveyancers to use this new standardised questionnaire to secure the necessary information if a property being sold is managed freehold. This is
- [ARHM CONFERENCE](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-conference/) - The ARHM Annual Conference returns to Central London in 2019. We are putting together a varied and specialist programme which will again be delivered by a fantastic line up of top speakers. In an environment of change we look forward to addressing current issues, highlighting best practice and catching up with sector colleagues on what
- [Change of address](https://www.arhm.org/change-of-address/) - Please note that our address will be changing as of 11th October 2019. ARHM c/o EAC 202 Lambeth Road London SE1 7JW
- [LATEST FIRE SAFETY NEWS](https://www.arhm.org/latest-fire-safety-news/) - The Secretary of State HCLG, Robert Jenrick, delivered an announcement in late January on Building Safety. This supercedes previous advice and consolidates previous advice notes into a consolidated one in the attached link https://www.gov.uk/guidance/building-safety-programme#building-safety-advice-for-building-owners-including-fire-doors We have also recently taken part in discussions with MHCLG Building Safety Programme Team to discuss some of the specific issues
- [WELSH GOVERNMENT NEWS](https://www.arhm.org/welsh-government-news/) - In 2019, our former Chair of ARHM, Richard Wheeldon, was invited to work with the Welsh Government on an initiative looking at Leasehold Reform in Wales. This included heading up the group who were tasked with looking at Codes of Practice. The final recommendations were presented to the Welsh Housing Minister Julie James in June
- [GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS](https://www.arhm.org/government-consultations/) - There is currently a consultation on ‘First Homes’, a potential new discount market sale product aimed at first time buyers but the consultation considers the potential for including people ‘currently stuck in unsuitable housing and cannot move because the next step is unaffordable’. It goes on to say that ‘we are keen to explore circumstances
- [UNIFIED CODE OF PRACTICE?](https://www.arhm.org/unified-code-of-practice/) - ARHM is involved in discussions about the possibility of a unified Code of Practice. This idea was also raised as part of the discussions that took place under Lord Best’s Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) considerations. RICS, Property Ombudsman, ARMA, IRPM are also involved. There is no concrete information as yet as to the current
- [Coronavirus (Covid-19) Good Practice Note](https://www.arhm.org/coronavirus-covid-19-good-practice-note/) - Please see attached briefing which we hope may be of use to members. Good Practice Note Coronavirus (Covid-19) Coronavirus hand wash A4 Poster
- [Coronavirus Covid-19 Information for Members](https://www.arhm.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-members/) - Below are some articles which you may find useful on how COVID-19 will affect business: New provisions regards Statutory Sick Pay – will be posted later today Beware - Statutory deadline for leasehold enfranchisement claims still in force To Move or Not to Move – Conveyancing Transactions Insolvency and the New Practice Direction that came into
- [Joint Letter to the Government from ARHM Retirement Housing Group (RHG) and Home Builders Federation (HBF)](https://www.arhm.org/joint-letter-to-the-government-from-arhm-retirement-housing-group-rhg-and-home-builders-federation-hbf/) - ARHM has teamed with RHG and HBF to write to Ministers seeking clarification on a number of important concerns raised by members about coronavirus and residents in Extra Care and Sheltered Housing schemes and offering the support of the sector at this difficult time. Concerns include: support for self isolating and vulnerable residents, access to
- [UPDATE - Joint Letter to the Government from ARHM Retirement Housing Group (RHG) and Home Builders Federation (HBF)](https://www.arhm.org/update-joint-letter-to-the-government-from-arhm-retirement-housing-group-rhg-and-home-builders-federation-hbf/) - Together with RHG and HBF, we wrote a couple of weeks ago to Matt Hancock at the Department for Health and Social Care raising our concerns that retirement housing had been omitted from arrangements to support care providers and residents in extra care housing and care homes. You will be pleased to know that on
- [UPDATE – Letter of thanks and support received from the Minister of Care Helen Whatley](https://www.arhm.org/update-letter-of-thanks-and-support-received-from-the-minister-of-care-helen-whatley/) - Further to our continued dialogue with the Minister of Care, we are pleased to have received a letter of support from the Minister which we have shared directly with our named contacts across our membership for them to pass on to all their teams who are providing invaluable support to thousands of older people living
- [THE HOUSING LIN A-Z of ACTIVITIES IN RETIREMENT HOUSING](https://www.arhm.org/the-housing-lin-a-z-of-activities-in-retirement-housing/) - This document was collated by colleagues at RHG in conjunction with ARCO, HBF and ARHM. Our thanks to everyone who supplied examples. https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Supporting-Residents-in-Retirement-Housing-and-Extra-Care-Housing-who-experience-Loneliness-An-A-Z-of-examples/
- [LAW COMMISSION 13th PROGRAMME OF LAW REFORM](https://www.arhm.org/law-commission-13th-programme-of-law-reform/) - The Law Commission announced that it will be publishing all three residential leasehold and commonhold reports on 21st July and formally launching them at a meeting of the APPG on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform on the same day.
- [STOP PRESS!](https://www.arhm.org/stop-press/) - The chancellor announced a temporary holiday on stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland. The level at which the tax is charged has been temporarily raised until next March to £500,000 to boost the property market and help buyers struggling because of the coronavirus crisis. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53319433 This
- [STAMP DUTY - JOINT LETTER TO THE CHANCELLOR](https://www.arhm.org/stamp-duty-joint-letter-to-the-chancellor/) - Please click on the link to read the article that ran in the Mail covering our joint letter to the Chancellor regarding Stamp Duty. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-8479463/Cut-stamp-duty-downsizers-property-bosses-urge.html
- [ARHM PARTICIPATE IN INDUSTRY WIDE STEERING GROUP TO DEVELOP NEW CODE OF PRACTICE](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-participate-in-industry-wide-steering-group-to-develop-new-code-of-practice/) - ARHM is delighted to participate in an industry wide steering group to develop a new Code of Practice to raise standards across the property sector. The new Code, designed to be handed over to the Regulator, when appointed, covers all aspects of residential property and follows the recommendations from Lord Best’s Regulation of Property Agents
- [CONSULTATION OPEN ON UNIFIED CODE FOR PROPERTY SECTOR](https://www.arhm.org/consultation-open-on-unified-code-for-property-sector/) - The consultation on the future overarching Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents is now open for industry and consumer input. The consultation is based on the 14 recommendations made by Lord Best in his Regulation of Property Agents report of last year, and will be used by the future Regulator to both authorise and
- [LAW COMMISSION REPORT LONG AWAITED REPORT PUBLISHED](https://www.arhm.org/law-commission-report-long-awaited-report-published/) - The Law Commission has published a summary explaining the future of home ownership after reform and of how their recommendations fit with Government’s proposed reforms. That overall summary can be accessed here: https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/lawcom-prod-storage-11jsxou24uy7q/uploads/2020/07/Summary-The-Future-of-Home-Ownership-final-N2.pdf. Summaries of our reports, the reports themselves, and other accompanying documents, can be found at the following link: https://www.lawcom.gov.uk/project/residential-leasehold-and-commonhold/. We are pleased to include
- [ARHM UPDATE 2nd SEPTEMBER 2pm TO 4PM](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-update-2nd-september-2pm-to-4pm/) - As we are unable to hold our usual Regional Training Events in person, we are pleased to announce an update for members on 2nd September 2pm to 4pm via Zoom. Please contact us by email on enquiries@arhm.org to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you then albeit virtually! AGENDA ARHM Update – Cecilia Brodigan Law Commission
- [Contact us on 0797 431 1421](https://www.arhm.org/contact-us-on-0797-431-1421/) - IMPORTANT – DUE TO CONTINUED ISSUES WITH OUR LANDLINE IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT US BY PHONE PLEASE USE 0797 431 1421 THANK YOU.
- [We are going virtual for 2020!](https://www.arhm.org/we-are-going-virtual-for-2020/) - Join us on 2nd to 4th November. Follow the link for all the details of our annual conference https://arhmconference.co.uk/, book now! Fantastic value at only £49 plus VAT for unlimited sessions over 3 days.
- [COVID – 19 UPDATE FROM DHSC (1)](https://www.arhm.org/covid-19-update-from-dhsc-1/) - DHSC has published updated Covid 19 Guidance for supported living services and clarified that: The guidance is primarily for supported living settings, but many of the principles are applicable to extra care housing for older people. It may also be a useful resource for the wider supported housing sector, such as retirement or sheltered housing. Given
- [COVID – 19 UPDATE FROM DHSC (2)](https://www.arhm.org/covid-19-update-from-dhsc-2/) - DHSC announced yesterday that “High risk extra care and support living staff and residents will receive COVID19 testing as follows: Staff testing twice weekly, Resident testing weekly to go live in December. We attach an introductory webinar: EXTRA CARE AND SUPPORTED LIVING WEBINAR(.pdf) Points not made in the webinar but covered in Q+A include: To date only 110
- [MHCLG ANNOUNCE LEASEHOLD REFORMS](https://www.arhm.org/mhclg-announce-leasehold-reforms/) - Robert Jenrick, the Housing Communities and Local Government Secretary has announced reforms to leasehold housing. MHCLG advise ‘Last year the Law Commission published reports on leasehold enfranchisement, Commonhold, and Right to Manage. Today’s announcement is part of the Government’s response to these reports on how to make purchasing the freehold of a property or extending
- [STAMP DUTY LETTER SENT TO THE CHANCELLOR](https://www.arhm.org/stamp-duty-letter-sent-to-the-chancellor/) - ARHM and 9 other organisations have written to the Chancellor asking for the extension of the Stamp Duty holiday. Please see attached letter and Press Notice. If you would like to forward the letter to your MP please do so and let us know of any feedback. The joint letter was picked up in the
- [ARHM, HBF and RHG RAISE CONCERNS TO NADIM SAHAWI ABOUT ACCESS TO VACCINES FOR FRONTLINE STAFF IN  SHELTERED HOUSING](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-hbf-and-rhg-raise-concerns-to-nadim-sahawi-about-access-to-vaccines-for-frontline-staff-in-sheltered-housing/) - RHG, HBF and ARHM are receiving mixed feedback from providers of sheltered/supported housing schemes about the ability of individual schemes to access vaccines for frontline staff. Guidance issued in “COVID19 standard operating procedure COVID-19 vaccine deployment programme: Frontline social care workers (JCVI Priority Cohort 2) Version 1, 14 January 2021” makes it clear that frontline
- [JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT BRIEFING](https://www.arhm.org/join-us-for-our-next-briefing/) - Our next ‘free to members’ briefing will take place on 27th May 9.30am to 12.30pm via Zoom. Please email enquiries@arhm.org to book your place. We have a great line up of speakers and as usual there will be plenty of time for questions, please do join us and share the information with your teams. The line up is as
- [REVISIONS TO LPE1 LPE2 and FME1 FORMS](https://www.arhm.org/revisions-to-lpe1-lpe2-and-fme1-forms/) - We reported quite some time ago about the working group for the revision of the LPE1 LPE2 and FME1. We are pleased to report that we have finally agreed the revised versions and they are launched today, 22nd November, with a go live date of 11th January 2022. We will issue a reminder after the Christmas holiday
- [Consultation begins on the revised RICS Service Charge Code](https://www.arhm.org/consultation-begins-on-the-revised-rics-service-charge-code/) - Revised service charge code to help housing association tenants for the first time Housing association tenants of long leasehold flats and the service charges they pay are to be included for the first time under a revised service charge residential management code, this alongside other proposed changes announced as part of a consultation by the
- [ARHM NEWS January 2023](https://www.arhm.org/arhm-news-january-2023/) - Dear Colleague The ARHM Board is looking forward to a busy year ahead and hopes to see you either in person or on a small screen at the various events it is proposing to hold during the year. Annual Conference We are looking at holding 2 events this year. One will be Sheffield and the

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- [home](https://www.arhm.org/) - We are the largest trade association body for the retirement sector. Our mission is to continually raise standards within the sector by promoting best practice and ethics .
- [Partner Organisations](https://www.arhm.org/partner-organisations/) - This is your starting point to find out all you need to know about leasehold whether you’re already living in a leasehold property or thinking of purchasing one.
- [Events & Training](https://www.arhm.org/events-training/) - We are the largest trade association body for the retirement sector, find out more about our Events & Training and our Annual Conference.
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- [About us](https://www.arhm.org/about-us/) - The ARHM was founded in 1991 and since its inception has developed an extremely important role in the management of leasehold retirement housing.
- [Contact](https://www.arhm.org/contact/) - We are the largest trade association body for the retirement sector, with 55 members representing more than 100,000 homes across the UK. If you would like to learn more about the ARHM and the work that we do, please get in touch.
- [Complaints](https://www.arhm.org/complaints/) - The overriding objective of the ARHM is to promote high standards of practice and ethics in the management of retirement housing. Find out more about how we handle complaints.
- [How to Join](https://www.arhm.org/how-to-join/) - Full membership is open to organisations which manage leasehold retirement and sheltered housing. Find out how to join the ARHM today.
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- [Membership](https://www.arhm.org/membership/) - Membership of the ARHM is a sign that a manager is committed to delivering a professional and high-quality service to its residents. Find out how to join the ARHM.
- [Forming a Residents Association](https://www.arhm.org/forming-a-residents-association/) - How to form a residents’ association and an example model constitution form is available from the ARHM. Our publications library has documents of useful information that is available to our members.
- [Publications](https://www.arhm.org/publications/) - Our Private Retirement Housing Code of Practice sets out the statutory obligations that everyone managing leasehold properties must follow. Find out more...
- [Members Area](https://www.arhm.org/members-area/) - Membership with the ARHM is a sign that a manager is committed to delivering a professional and high-quality service to its residents. Login to access member benefits.
- [Leasehold Information Sheets](https://www.arhm.org/leasehold-information-sheets/) - If you are thinking of purchasing a leasehold property, ARHM can help you understand what your rights are, which questions to ask first, what your responsibilities will be and how to get help if things go wrong.
- [Code of Practice](https://www.arhm.org/code-of-practice/) - The Code of Practice forms a benchmark for Leasehold Valuation Tribunals in the exercise of their role in relation to the management of retirement leasehold properties.
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