Introducing Leak Detection Specialists

Leak Detection Specialists are dedicated to providing Facility Managers, Property Managers and Property Management companies with an unsurpassed Leak Detection Service throughout the UK. We are sensitive to the stresses that can arise and we undertake to treat all clients... View Article

Years After Grenfell, Thousands Remain at Risk

The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) broadly agrees with the conclusions that the Committee of Public Accounts has reached during its call for evidence into the remediation of dangerous cladding. NFRC agrees with the Public Accounts Committee’s conclusion that... View Article

AKW Launches New Generation Entry-Level Electric Shower

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible showering solutions, has launched the new generation iSure Electric Shower, with design, operation and installation improvements to make it even easier to use and fit. The latest addition to AKW’s new... View Article

Introducing the AKW iSure Electric Shower

With a modern, minimalist design, the non-thermostatic AKW iSure Electric Shower benefits from independent flow and temperature controls, simple yet functional setting indicators, and comes with a stylish chrome shower kit. Introducing iSure iSure Electric Shower Watch on YouTube AKW... View Article

Boost Rental Yield: 63% of Renters Want EV Charging

Modern tenant expectations have evolved. As more motorists than ever consider EV options, and 63% of renters want EV charging facilities, are your properties ready? Did you know that 41.6% of all new vehicles registered in 2024 were battery-electric vehicles... View Article

Smarter solutions for sustainable housing

Social housing plays a critical role in creating sustainable cities. However, with buildings contributing significantly to climate emissions, achieving energy efficiency is more urgent than ever. Danfoss’ Hydronic Intelligence™ (HI!) offers powerful tools to help housing providers meet these challenges.... View Article

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

When concealing external pipework, building services and utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, Pendock’s metal pipe boxing range provides effective protection against accidental damage while also helping improve project aesthetics. Bespoke manufactured... View Article

Mitigating the Skills Shortfall

Taking the Pain Out of PAS 2035 Compliance How time flies. With the PAS 2035 deadline looming at the end of March, the construction industry is glancing nervously at the clock on the wall as the Landlord threatens to call... View Article

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2025. Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and its strategy focuses on three pillars: Product – Engineer Sustainable Solutions; Planet – Improve... View Article

Massive green investment for North-East HA

A North-East housing association has received one of the largest single funding pots given out by Government to date to help make their customers’ homes more energy efficient. Home Group has received over £28m from the Government’s Warm Homes fund... View Article

Platform Housing Group announces new appointment

A Midlands-based social landlord has appointed a new member to its Board. Platform Housing Group has welcomed Sara Waller as a Non Executive Director and Chair of the Assets and Sustainability Committee. This latest appointment will further strengthen the Group’s... View Article
Matthew Neale, Head of Fleet at Platform Housing Group with the winning trophies at this year’s Fleet News Awards.

Social landlord celebrates in fleet management awards

One of the Midlands largest housing associations has been crowned as a winner in a prestigious fleet management awards scheme. Platform Housing Group was awarded this accolade in two categories in The Fleet News Awards 2025; these are: Fleet of... View Article

Secure specifications

As housing security needs evolve, Rhys McNichol of Videx Security highlights the importance of investing in high-quality, professionally installed systems over less reliable, lower cost alternatives. In the housing industry, the demand for high-quality, professionally installed and maintained security systems... View Article

Peabody announces new Chief Investment Officer

Phil Jenkins, Peabody’s Executive Director of Development, has been appointed Chief Investment Officer (effective 1 April 2025). He will lead a new Investment directorate focused on both Peabody residents’ existing homes and the new ones the group plans to build.... View Article