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Is your block being blighted by the EWS1 form?

Post-Grenfell, leaseholders trying to sell flats in blocks with cladding are facing new obstacles. Even buildings without combustible cladding are now being affected as mortgage lenders become increasingly cautious about building safety risks.

Read    03/09/2020

National Apprenticeship Week: how we are championing young talent

As National Apprenticeship Week unfolds, Ringley continues to champion young talent through our award-winning apprenticeship scheme. We are proud to provide training opportunities that help shape the next generation of industry professionals.

Read    03/09/2020

Why ignoring fire safety is dangerous - and costly!

The vast majority of professional property managers take fire safety in the blocks they manage extremely seriously. And rightly so. A recent case at Leeds Crown Court serves as a stark warning for anyone responsible for resident safety, demonstrating the severe conse...

Read    03/09/2020

Ringley apprentices: how we are helping young people into the property industry

Now in its 13th year, National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships on individuals, employers, and the economy. It brings together the whole apprenticeship community to highlight the benefits of on-the-job learning. Throughout th...

Read    03/09/2020

New building safety regulator takes shape

More details are emerging about the Government's new building safety regulator. Last week, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that the new body is expected to be up and running in shadow form within weeks.

Read    03/09/2020

Love your pets? Then read the lease...

Earlier this month, the Government took steps to make it easier for renters to find a home where they can keep a pet. But where do long leaseholders stand when it comes to sharing their home with an animal?

Read    03/09/2020

Can offsite-construction deliver the homes we want to buy?

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are rapidly gaining government support due to their ability to produce high-quality homes quickly. By using factory-based techniques and just-in-time production methods, developers can avoid weather delays and on-site labor shorta...

Read    03/09/2020

Don't panic! Ringley can help!

Everyone encounters a problem in their flat from time to time. While most issues are minor and easily dealt with, emergencies like water pouring through the ceiling, a broken heating system in winter, or an infestation of pests require more immediate attention. Would...

Read    03/09/2020

Property managers take centre stage on safety

Ringley CEO Mary-Anne Bowring and Life by Ringley MD Sam Hay discussed the future of building safety at an RICS event in Manchester last November. The golden thread of data, which Dame Judith Hackitt's building safety review recommends, will be established for high-r...

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Fire brigade takes on block owners over cladding

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) is stepping up its efforts to address the dangerous combustible cladding issue. After years of inaction, WYFRS is threatening to prohibit buildings or parts of buildings unless owners can prove they are taking appropriat...

Read    02/09/2020

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