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Storm damage? Always call in the experts

The recent storms have left a trail of destruction, with fallen trees and broken branches causing safety hazards nationwide. While it may seem tempting to clear the debris yourself, experts warn that improper handling can result in serious injuries. The Health and Sa...

Read    15/12/2021

All I want for Christmas... is more cash for cladding

Leaseholders facing big remediation bills for cladding on their blocks could be set for a happier Christmas than expected, following speculation in the press last week that the Government may finally be about to take action to help them.Sources described as “close to...

Read    07/12/2021

Cladding crisis: can Gove get to grips with the detail?

Finally it looks as though the cladding crisis is getting the attention it deserves. While the Prime Minister fights off accusations of sleaze, his former pro-Brexit campaign-mate Michael Gove seems determined to come up smelling of roses.The new Housing Secretary is...

Read    09/11/2021

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

Why is the government still ignoring the housing crisis?

Yesterday’s Budget was a bit thin when it came to housing policy. There were a few key messages on funding - some of which had already been reported - but nothing to really shake up the sector. In total the Chancellor is pledging to spend “almost £24 billion” on hous...

Read    28/10/2021

Autumn Budget – will there be any relief for leaseholders?

Leaseholders still living in the shadow of the cladding crisis will be wondering what – if anything – will be in tomorrow’s Budget for them. We can expect further details on the Residential Property Developer Tax, which may provide some relief for flat owners further...

Read    26/10/2021

Fabric-first says the Government - but is it really committed to environmental change?

 Remember those annoying protesters who have been making people late for work over the last couple of months? Well, against all the odds, it seems the Government has been listening to their demands all along.The new Heat and Buildings Strategy published better-l...

Read    21/10/2021

House prices hit all-time high – so where will new supply come from?

According to the latest market report from Hamptons, the housing market is showing no real sign of slowing down. In 2022, the agency expects demand to keep price growth above pre-pandemic levels. It is forecasting a 3.5% increase next year, slowing to 3.0% in 2023. W...

Read    15/10/2021

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

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