A guide to fire & CO protection

Jennifer Bickford from Aico highlights the critical importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of life saving alarms, emphasising their role in protecting lives and ensuring long term safety in social housing properties. Designing a home plays a pivotal role... View Article

Who pays for building safety?

Chris Hemmings from the London office of estate agent Carter Jonas gets down to brass tacks on the incoming Building Safety Levy, and its impact on housing providers. He asks whether it runs the risk of further slowing the delivery... View Article

UPVC and Composite Door Solutions

For housing associations, ensuring properties are safe, functional and cost-effective is paramount. Souber Tools, the UK’s leading and longest-established manufacturer of locksmith tools, has been a trusted name among professionals since its founding in 1990 by Paul Souber. With 35... View Article

The First Line of Defence in Social Homes from Beauflor

For social housing environments that demand durability, Beauflor® sheet vinyl flooring is the first line of defence against premature wear and early replacement. Every day flooring comes under attack: soles, spills, accidental drops, dirt, water and more create an unyielding... View Article

Rendall & Rittner appoints new client accounting director

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Dave Williams to the role of Client Accounting Director. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for optimising financial processes at Rendall & Rittner, an RICS-regulated company committed to... View Article

Bold new housing plan launched by Ealing Council

A new long-term plan for housing in the borough Ealing has been launched following extensive consultation with residents and community groups. The plan aims for everyone in the borough’s seven towns to have a good quality, genuinely affordable home in a strong,... View Article

Bauder Accepts Keys to its New UK Distribution Centre

Bauder marked a major milestone in its UK expansion with the official handover of a brand-new 44,000-square-foot distribution centre at Gateway 14, in Stowmarket, near Ipswich. Located within East Anglia’s largest business, innovation and logistics park, this new facility strengthens Bauder’s... View Article

Structural integrity matters in LPS housing

  Large Panel System (LPS) buildings are a legacy of post-war Britain’s push to deliver housing at pace and scale. Built primarily in the 1950s to 1970s using prefabricated concrete panels, LPS blocks enabled the rapid construction of high-rise homes... View Article