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RIBA responds to Interim Report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety

Monday, 18th December 2017

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has welcomed the publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Interim Report but has highlighted the need to go much further, specifically in terms of making real and meaningful change to the core building regulations guidance covering... View Article

Shelter comment: Grenfell six months on

Thursday, 14th December 2017

Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter, said: “Six months on from the horror of Grenfell and there is still much to be done to aid the survivors and to ensure that nothing like it can ever happen again. “We have seen... View Article

Simon Brooks at Investec SPF – lenders response to Sadiq Khan’s London plan

Thursday, 30th November 2017

Simon Brooks, lead originator at Investec Structured Property Finance, commented: “Clearly this is a welcome move that will help some developers improve the viability of sites and will hopefully give more certainty to developers when they acquire unconsented sites with... View Article

Tips to prevent property damage this winter

Thursday, 16th November 2017

While we may be able to protect ourselves from the freezing, winter temperatures by wrapping up, our properties are not so lucky. Winter is often the peak season for buildings to experience damage. The best way to ensure that your... View Article

The top reasons renters don’t get their deposits back

Wednesday, 8th November 2017

Tenancy deposits are there to protect landlords in the event of unpaid rent or damage to their property. Most tenants will get their full deposits back, but there are instances where the landlord may need to keep part – or... View Article

Response to Government announcement that Local Housing Allowance cap plans will not go ahead

Thursday, 26th October 2017

“We welcome this announcement which follows the concerns expressed by so many in the sector – including ourselves – about the potential consequences of capping housing benefit in the social housing sector at the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for... View Article

Stonewater and CIH comment on PM announcement on LHA cap

Wednesday, 25th October 2017

Commenting on a UK Government announcement that the Local Housing Allowance cap on housing benefit (due to enter into force for social tenants in April 2019) will no longer apply to the social housing sector, made by Prime Minister Theresa... View Article

The top 10 things all renters need to know

Friday, 13th October 2017

ARLA Propertymark offers its top 10 tips that all renters should be aware of Whether it’s your first time renting or you are an experienced tenant, renting a property can present challenges for anyone if you’re unprepared. From losing your... View Article

Are homeowners getting the performance they should expect?

Friday, 6th October 2017

With large tracts of UK land being held for future development, there is a concern that when the properties are eventually built they will only comply with building regulations that were the standard 10 years ago. It begs the question:... View Article

Response to the Labour Party’s announcement of a social housing policy review

Wednesday, 27th September 2017

David Orr, Chief Executive at the National Housing Federation, says: “We welcome Labour’s announcement of a comprehensive review into social housing policy and share the ambition to ensure everyone has a great quality home that they can afford. “It is important... View Article

The social housing self-service revolution

Thursday, 21st September 2017

Peter Graddon, director of Omfax Systems, providers of Keyfax, dynamic scripting solutions for the social housing sector. Customer service in social housing is undergoing a dramatic digital transformation, with the growth of multi-channel contact centres and online self-service tools, which... View Article

Council wins Public Service Excellence Award

Tuesday, 19th September 2017

North Lincolnshire Council and delivery partner YES Energy Solutions have won a national Public Service Excellence Award for their recent Park Home regeneration project. The council was selected out of 300 local authorities and eight finalists to win “Best Housing,... View Article

Kitchen refurbishments: dispelling the myths of quartz surfaces

Tuesday, 8th August 2017

Stephen Moss, MD of surface specialist Maxtop Quartz, explores explored the key characteristics of laminate, quartz and modular quartz and identifies some key opportunities to save time and money. When it comes to kitchen refurbishments, worktops can be... View Article

Shelter comment on Grenfell council gaining £50m from affordable housing deals

Thursday, 20th July 2017

Anne Baxendale, director of policy and campaigns at Shelter, said: “The continuing struggle to rehouse people in Kensington & Chelsea following the dreadful Grenfell tragedy has exposed the dire shortage of social homes. But in spite of the desperate need,... View Article

Combining dry screed with underfloor heating in retrofits

Monday, 17th July 2017

Incorporating screedboard and underfloor heating in your home can provide acoustic and thermal benefits. Janeeth Devgun of CCF, offers expert insight. Landlords and facility managers are increasingly looking to install flooring solutions that are not just easy to install and maintain,... View Article

Don’t save it for a rainy day

Friday, 14th July 2017

Marley Alutec’s Tony Wereszczynski explains why landlords shouldn’t waste time when choosing rainwater and eaves systems and discusses the new industry standard relevant to the sector and the most recent technical advancements and trends in rainwater products. Specifying rainwater and... View Article

Guarantee your rent

Thursday, 13th July 2017

Collecting rent on time is essential for a successful landlord. On behalf of Just Landlords, Rose Jinks explains the benefits of rent guarantee insurance. It’s no secret that a standard home insurance doesn’t offer loss or damage protection to properties... View Article

Adapting for the future: bathroom refurbishment

Tuesday, 11th July 2017

Antony Newton of refurbishment specialist J Tomlinson addresses the implications a rising elderly population has on bathroom refurbishments and adaptations in the rental sector. Projections show that society will age significantly over the upcoming decades. The number of people aged... View Article