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Meet Our MD: Eric Asare

“Create. Collaborate. Connect” is a mantra that Eric Asare came up with for Camden Gateway, but it could just as easily be his by-line.Lots of coworking spaces are well-managed, but they don’t all have an MD who has built his startup and understands the real challeng...

Read    05/11/2021

What can we do about social housing?

The need for more high-quality social housing is a pressing issue, one that you would expect the housing secretary to prioritize. However, under successive incumbents and governments, it has consistently failed to be at the top of the political agenda. This neglect h...

Read    11/10/2021

Gas boiler ban: debunking the myths

In a major step in the direction of the UK’s ambition to become a net-zero emissions country by 2050, the government promulgated a ban on gas boilers in 2019. The idea is that homes emitting approximately 14% of all CO2 emissions in the UK is due to the fact that gas...

Read    01/10/2021

Is it time to look north for your next home?

The pandemic has turned the housing market on its head. The stamp duty holiday has significantly increased house prices across the country, making buying a first home even more difficult than it was a couple of years ago. Meanwhile, the staycation boom has driven lan...

Read    22/09/2021

Planning reform: what will Michael Gove do now?

Michael Gove has wasted no time making an impact in his new role as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Within a week, he has put a hold on the Government’s controversial planning legislation, described as “the biggest shake-up of the planni...

Read    20/09/2021

Net zero property management: how Ringley is making a difference

Government communicator Allegra Stratton recently sparked debate with her advice on micro-steps towards sustainability, such as not rinsing dishes before placing them in the dishwasher. However, unless the dishwasher runs on green energy, such steps make little diffe...

Read    13/08/2021

A new building safety regime – at last!

The Building Safety Bill has finally been unveiled after years of anticipation. This landmark legislation is a direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and is based on recommendations from Dame Judith Hackitt. The Bill aims to reform building safety regulations,...

Read    05/07/2021

Are PEEPs the best way to keep vulnerable residents safe?

Of the 37 disabled residents classed as ‘vulnerable’ who were living in Grenfell Tower in 2017, 15 died in the fire that broke out on the night of 14 June. That is a shocking statistic and one that caused the Grenfell Inquiry to recommend that Personal Emergency Evac...

Read    09/06/2021

Is commonhold really the answer to flat owners' problems?

The new Commonhold Council held its first meeting last month, marking an important step in exploring commonhold as an alternative to leasehold ownership. The idea of commonhold is not new; in 2018, the Law Commission proposed reforms aimed at making it a viable optio...

Read    01/06/2021

Fire Safety Law - whats next for leaseholders?

As the Grenfell Tower Inquiry continues into its second phase, examining the causes of the tragic fire, many leaseholders in unsafe homes find little reassurance in the Fire Safety Act 2021, which was made law last month. While the Act was intended to address buildin...

Read    21/05/2021

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