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Stressed landlords face an extended period of uncertainty as changes are announced to EPC rules

landlords will face an extended period of uncertainty as changes are announced to EPC rulesUK landlords are currently facing a period of uncertainty regarding new energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector. The government is still proposing to raise the mi...

Read    30/08/2023

Welsh government faces backlash over proposed statutory licensing for Airbnbs and other tourist accommodations

The Welsh Government's plans to introduce statutory licensing for various forms of tourist accommodation, including Airbnbs, holiday homes, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts, have received a cool response. The proposal, part of a governing deal between Labour and Plaid ...

Read    30/08/2023

Construction materials - Post-Grenfell are they now safe? A call for transparency and accountability

In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, concerns over misleading marketing and inadequate product information in the construction industry have come to the forefront.The "Testing for a Safer Future," review: which was commissioned by the government and conduc...

Read    21/08/2023

Free legal aid for tenants may adversely impact the cost of evictions

A newly established government initiative will provide free legal assistance to over 38,000 people in England and Wales who are at risk of losing their homes. The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, which launched on August 1, aims to resolve issues swiftly, help...

Read    16/08/2023

Ringley Group Hits GOLD with Investors For People

Gold Investors in People are delighted to award real estate asset management and operational partner Ringley Group with We Invest in People, gold accreditation. Gold accreditation means that we have got the policies in place but, more than that, it means everyone fro...

Read    11/08/2023

Fire Door Inspection: Fire Door Inspector checks on Apartment doors

Fire door regulations apply to both new and existing buildings throughout the UK and mandate a fire door inspection regime. Third-party certification is necessary to ensure that fire doors perform as intended and comply with legislative standards. Fire door inspectio...

Read    03/08/2023

Landlord Legislation: Flaws in the Renters Reform Bill

The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on May 17th, 2023. However, an Impact Assessment (IA) was not published alongside the Bill at that time, raising concerns about its evaluation process.

Read    31/07/2023

Industry Updates: Census Data unveils growth in UK Holiday Homes

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that there has been an increase in the number of holiday homes. This inference has been made based on the results of the 2021 Census. Among the regions in England and Wales, the South West had t...

Read    31/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections: How to measure a building height

UK fire door legislation now mandates inspections of apartment front doors. To determine if this applies to your building, you must know how to measure its height. The Building Safety Act passed on June 28, 2022, aims to improve the quality and safety of UK buildings...

Read    28/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections (FDI): What to do if your Fire Door fails an FDI?

The Fire Safety Act 2023 introduced a new requirement to conduct annual inspections of apartment front doors that adjoin communal areas, where a building is more than 11 metres tall. These apartment fire door inspections are crucial to verify that fire doors meet saf...

Read    28/07/2023

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