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Flat Living Magazine Roundup – July 2025
This month, we explore what it means to live well in multi-occupancy buildings. Our contributors cover a range of topics—from maintaining clean and inviting communal spaces to supporting residents living with dementia in apartment blocks.
Green Communal Services: Sustainability in Leasehold Developments
Belinda Bagnall, Managing Director of Residentsline Insurance, explores how eco-friendly upgrades can benefit your building and how to make them happen. Sustainability is becoming a core consideration for leasehold developments across the UK. From rising
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – June 2025
This month, we shine a spotlight on the vital topics of health and safety and fire safety within the industry. Our contributors explore everything from building safety and compartmentation in flats and apartments to
Shared Spaces, Shared Responsibility: Keeping Common Areas Clean and Welcoming
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline Insurance explains how shared spacess do not look after themselves and so clear expectations, routines and a sense of shared responsibility are needed to ensure their upkeep and how Residents’ Management
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – May 2025
This Mental Health Awareness Month, our contributors delve into the topic of mental health and wellbeing in the industry. From recognising signs of domestic abuse as a block manager to RMCs fostering supportive communities,
Health & Safety Responsibilities for Residents’ Management Companies
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline, outlines the key Health and Safety responsibilities and best practise, succinctly and with clarity. Residents’ Management Company (RMC) directors take on a multifaceted role with many legal and regulatory requirements.
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – April 2025
This month, we're diving into the world of software and technology. Our expert contributors explore the growing role of AI in block and property management, offering fresh perspectives on how innovation is reshaping the
Managing More Than Just Buildings: How RMCs Can Support Leaseholder Wellbeing
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline looks at the wider role that RMCs can play in creating happy, healthy homes, especially in an age where community, connection and wellbeing are more important than ever. When we think
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – March 2025
This month's issue explores the fascinating world of listed and historic buildings. Our incredible contributors provide insight into the unique challenges these structures face, as well as the complex legal frameworks that govern their
The Rise of Net-Zero Apartments: How Technology and Insurance Are Shaping the Future
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline Insurance explores the trend plus the role smart technology is playing and how insurance is evolving to meet the needs of sustainable living. Sustainability is more than a buzzword in today’s
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – February 2025
This month's issue focuses on the vibrant world of communal spaces and outdoor areas! Our incredible contributors explore everything from securing insurance for shared spaces to transforming them into inviting, high-value hubs that enhance both
Common Risks Facing Historic Buildings and How to Mitigate Them
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline Insurance explores the risks faced by historic buildings and their owners, as well as practical ways to mitigate them. Listed and historical buildings form a part of UK heritage and
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – January 2025
Welcome back to our first issue of 2025 and Happy New Year! In recent years, our industry has experienced significant legislative updates which have shifted the way that we work. This month, our contributors
Insurance Claims in Communal Areas and Why Private Roads Should be Insured
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline discusses the scenarios that could lead to a claim and outlining the newly available policy Residentsline has created to ensure that you and your team are covered. While anyone looking
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – December 2024
As this year comes to an end, our contributors provide a summary of 2024 and share their insights into what our industry might anticipate in the coming year. In the News! Since the Grenfell
Understanding Leasehold vs. Freehold in the UK: Why Flats and Apartments Are Affected
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline Insurance, explains the difference between leasehold and freehold ownership, how the two styles of home ownership came about and the pros and cons of leasehold ownership in 2024. With so much
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – November 2024
This month's issue focusses on Right to Manage (RTM). Our contributors have covered a variety of topics including the benefits of RTM, how to navigate the RTM application process and overcoming any challenges involved.
Building Safety and Insurance: How New Regulations Shaped the Insurance Landscape in 2024
Belinda Bagnall, Managing Director of Residentsline, looks at how the new landscape has shaped the insurance market, covering the Building Safety Act, EWS1 forms, fire safety and remediation works, as well as the effects of
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – October 2024
As we approach the colder months, it is important to recognise the maintenance and cleaning tasks that may require extra attention during this period. This month, our contributors cover topics ranging from investing in
Right to Manage and Your Insurance
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline explains how RTM affects your building insurance and what leaseholders should consider when securing or changing their insurance policy. The Right to Manage (RTM) is an important concept for leaseholders living
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – September 2024
This month's issue focusses on Valuations in Property Management. Our amazing contributors have covered everything from equity release for leasehold flats to how insurance companies utilise reinstatement cost assessments. In the News! Mark Chick
Investing in the Upkeep of Your Block of Flats or Apartments
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline Insurance explores how investing in consistent upkeep can prevent expensive repairs, reduce insurance costs, attract happy residents and boost property value. It is easy for those managing a block of
Flat Living Magazine Roundup – August 2024
This month's issue focusses on Major Works and Service Charges. Our contributors have covered everything from reviewing and challenging service charges to the impact of the Leasehold Reform on service charges and the importance
How Insurance Companies Utilise Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Belinda Bagnall from Residentsline, provides more information about reinstatement cost assessments, how to make sure yours is correct, and how they’re utilised by the insurance industry. Assessing coverage limits and policy premiums is a