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Fire Risk Assessments in Blocks of Flats

                          

Whether residential or not, all buildings face the risk of fire. This is why it is important to ensure that you take the right steps to ensure the hazards are reduced. Read more


Are you under insured?

It is the responsibility of the management company or residents association to ensure that the figure you are insured for is correct.  Checking your policy to see what you are insured for and whether the figure is adequate is very important.  Read more

  

What is ELTO?, 16 May 2012

You might have heard ‘ELTO’ being spoken about recently, especially in the insurance industry. ELTO (Employers Liability Tracing Office) is an insurance body comprising of members who are Employers Liability insurers.   Read more

  

Protect yourself from the possibility of flooding, 30 April 2012

Despite some of the United Kingdom being officially in a ‘drought’ there has been a noticeable amount of rain in the past few days. This rain is expected to last for at least the next week which means we are at a higher risk of flooding.  Read more

  

Theft of lead - are you at risk?, 18 April 2012

With the demand of copper and lead rising, the price of these materials has increased significantly over the past few years. With the price increasing, the risk of theft has also increased so it is important to make sure that you are covered. Read more


Directors & Officers Liability Insurance, 16 March 2012

In this day and age, there are more risks involved with being a management company director or officer. If you make a decision or action on behalf of the management company, you can be held personally liable. Even if you are part time, voluntary and unpaid you are still very much at risk as it may be deemed that as directors/officers you should know what is going on. Read more



Could your property be suffering from subsidence?, 8 March 2012


The Environment Agency has recently announced that some of the country has officially moved into ‘drought status’, including the South East of England. This is not only a risk for public water supplies, a decline in groundwater levels can also be a risk for your block of flats. Read more



Protect your Residential Property from weather damage during this cold spell, 13 February 2012


We have been hit by a cold spell and the weather forecasters have predicted more of the same freezing temperatures. It is now more important than ever to take precautions to limit any potential damage, such as burst pipes following the build up of ice and snow. Read more



Jelf shortlisted for Block Insurer of the Year, 1 December 2011


We are delighted to announce Jelf has been shortlisted as finalists for the News on the Block Property Management awards Block Insurer of the Year category. Read more



Red tape hampering business?, 30 November 2011


We came across an article recently claiming companies in the South West have reported a rise in the burden of red tape, despite Governments' promises to cut the burden. Read more