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Turning Your Loft Conversion into a Stylish Retreat: Decor Tips

Wednesday, 18th October 2023

When it comes to loft conversions, turning an underutilized attic into a stylish retreat is a common goal. Whether you’re working with loft specialists or a loft conversion company, the key to success lies in the details of the decor.... View Article

Growth for fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024

Tuesday, 17th October 2023

Demand for retrofitted energy efficiency products will help to drive sales of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager at ISO-Chemie. He believes the sealants’ market will remain buoyant over the next 12 months, seeing steady... View Article

Potential for Unlimited Fines in 2024

Monday, 16th October 2023

A word from Jim McClelland, Merchant and Social Housing Technical Manager The countdown is on, with approximately 5 months to go before the new regime goes live in April 2024. Ensuring compliance and avoiding unlimited fines must be at the... View Article

Heat shouldn’t cost the Earth

Friday, 13th October 2023

Is your heat network performing at its best? It’s a crucial question for housing providers and property managers responsible for heat networks. The truth, however, is many UK heat networks operate at only 35-45% efficiency because they’re not correctly operated... View Article

Housing minister confirmed

Wednesday, 11th October 2023

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Maclean, housing and planning minister is set to join us at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live this November at ExCeL, London. This year, housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously: improve... View Article

Dulux: Helping You Achieve Your Sustainability Goals

Wednesday, 11th October 2023

In this podcast, Dulux Trade’s Sustainability and CSR Lead, Peter Howard, discusses how to improve sustainability in social housing. Across the sector, there are a wide range of solutions to meet sustainability ambitions – and the role that paints and... View Article

Built-in panic function adds competitive advantage from Carl F Groupco

Wednesday, 11th October 2023

Leading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is highlighting the benefits of its popular SmartSecure FUHR autotronic 834P Hybrid Automatic Door Lock for multiple occupancy buildings or dwellings within the social housing sector. One of the product’s key differentiators is... View Article

Kidde Safety Europe unveils new branding

Tuesday, 10th October 2023

Kidde Safety Europe, a trusted fire safety leader for more than 100 years, has unveiled a significant rebrand. With a new logo that represents the home combined with the strapline: ‘The Power to Protect,’ the roll-out of the new identity started... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes updated PAS 2035

Tuesday, 10th October 2023

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of the amended PAS 2035/2030:2023 which now aligns with Approved Document F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations. The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published an updated PAS 2035/2030:2023 document in... View Article

Greening social homes offers opportunities beyond the sector

Tuesday, 10th October 2023

The decarbonisation of social housing will have benefits way beyond housing itself, says a new independent think tank report. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) claims that making the nation’s homes more energy efficient – essential to realising the UK’s... View Article

From legal compliance to tenant communications to financial management

Monday, 9th October 2023

We at Decorus for Sage have been developing Property Management Software that integrates with Sage 50 for nearly 30 years. Our software is supplied as a Cloud Connect Solution allowing our Decorus Property Software along with Sage 50 and Microsoft... View Article

You can’t afford to cut corners on servicing smoke control systems

Friday, 6th October 2023

Smoke control is a crucial life safety system. It needs to be carefully designed, installed and commissioned properly, by fully competent experts. It also needs to be maintained regularly by equally competent companies, who should have third party certification. Learn... View Article

£10million ‘green’ transformation for Salford tower blocks

Friday, 6th October 2023

A pair of ageing Salford tower blocks are going ‘green’ as part of a multi-million pound eco-transformation. Housing association Salix Homes has unveiled its ambitious investment plans for neighbouring blocks Greyfriar Court and Whitefriar Court in the Greengate area of... View Article

Essex-Based housing association achieves 17th consecutive accreditation for outstanding customer service

Thursday, 5th October 2023

Essex-based housing association CHP has recently achieved the Customer Contact Association (CCA) Global Standard accreditation for the seventeenth consecutive year. This accreditation is a globally recognised framework that assesses the reliability and effectiveness of a company’s customer service operation. The... View Article

How building owners & facilities managers can keep up with and meet the ever-changing fire door regulations in the UK

Wednesday, 4th October 2023

By Simon Kelly, Operations Manager – Inspection Services at Halspan Fire safety is of paramount importance, and fire doors play a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property. To ensure optimal fire safety, building owners and facilities managers must... View Article

Highly anticipated shared ownership homes launch at popular Hendon development

Tuesday, 3rd October 2023

Award-winning shared ownership provider SO Resi recently launched its latest phase of new homes in the capital, SO Resi Hendon Waterside, comprising 42 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as two and three-bedroom duplex homes. According to research from... View Article

Orbit Homes to launch its first heat pump powered development in the East

Tuesday, 3rd October 2023

Orbit Homes will be launching its first Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) powered development in the East, Liberty Park, which will comprise 50 affordable properties. The homes in Rackheath, Norfolk, will each be fitted with an electric ASHP which takes... View Article

New Altro Piccolo brings stylish, affordable comfort  to residential living areas

Monday, 2nd October 2023

New Altro Piccolo is an attractive, cushion backed 2.4mm wood-effect vinyl flooring, designed to create comfortable and affordable living spaces in residential housing. Ideal for residential living areas, Altro Piccolo is available in a range of designs including maple, oak... View Article