Urgent message from Melanie Dawes, Permanent Secretary, Department for Communities and Local Government. “Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington last week, DCLG want to ensure you are aware of help that is available in checking your buildings. While the exact reasons for the speed of the spread of fire have yet […]
New policy wordings offer greater protection
In response to the tragic events in London and Manchester last year, we have reviewed the cover provided under all of our policies and checked that they will respond to emerging and changing threats. With local residents adversely affected in the aftermath of the terrorist attack at Borough Market in June, we looked at how […]
Short term lettings
Insurance and Leasehold implications for Blocks of Flats Recent years have seen the advent of a number of on-line facilities that expedite the short term letting of residential property and these facilities are becoming increasingly popular. There are a number of considerations however if you are thinking of letting your property on this basis. Residential […]
Terrorism Insurance Principles – A Matter of Explosion and Discretion
Terrorism Insurance For Flats – Some Clarity At Last? Some certainty has been brought to anyone arranging buildings insurance for a leasehold block of flats following a recent determination, in respect of terrorism, by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in the case of Qdime Ltd and (1) Bath Building (Swindon) Management Company Ltd (2) Various […]