Our response to the RICS consultation on the proposed valuation approach of properties in residential buildings with cladding

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a proposed approach to valuation of properties in buildings with cladding and is looking for feedback from stakeholders on the draft guidance.

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Another 5-7 years until all Barratt buildings are made safe: Report from Barratt’s October 2022 AGM

Companies use Annual General Meetings (AGMs) to show shareholders how well the Directors are running the company. With the right planning, and access to company shares, they are a good opportunity for campaigners to raise issues with key decision-makers.

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Mayor of London responds to our ‘Dereliction of Duty’ report

We met with the Deputy Mayor of London, Tom Copley, this summer, to discuss our ‘Dereliction of Duty’ report published earlier this year. The report explains how housing associations failed their leaseholders and shared owners trapped in the building safety crisis. During the meeting we also discussed a range of urgent issues – more on this soon.

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