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Could a Building Safety Manager make your block a better place to be?

One of the most shocking aspects of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire, is how little residents were listened to. They were well aware that their building had numerous safety issues but had no one to take up their concerns. So an important part of the Government’s draft Bu...

Read    23/10/2020

Action on cladding - if not now, when?

At yesterday’s IRPM’s online seminar, Ritu Saha from the UK Cladding Action Group called on Boris Johnson to be “the people’s Prime Minister” and step in with more money to help beleaguered leaseholders trapped in dangerous flats and facing huge remediation bills. Th...

Read    22/10/2020

Where are the best non central locations for remote working?

According to a new league table by Emoov, Maidstone in Kent has been ranked the best town for remote working. With more city dwellers looking to escape to the countryside, rural hotspots are becoming increasingly popular. However, not all locations are equally suited...

Read    21/10/2020

How we've made inventories easy - and why you need one

According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), only one in eight landlords uses an inventory as part of their property management. This is a significant oversight, as a well-documented inventory can protect both landlords and tenants by clearly o...

Read    20/10/2020

What is the real cost of a waking watch?

Proof, if any were needed, of the financial burden being shouldered by leaseholders living in buildings with unsafe cladding was published on Friday by the MHCLG. The Government consulted a range of industry bodies to collect data on waking watch costs across a wide ...

Read    19/10/2020

Rents are going up… but not in London

Landlords who have invested in studio flats in London are finding themselves badly squeezed in the current rental market, according to the latest market analysis from Rightmove. Asking rents hit record highs outside London in September – up to £964 per month - but in...

Read    16/10/2020

Building safety - but at a price

Speaking at a Construction Leaders Summit held earlier this month, Government adviser Dame Judith Hackitt delivered this poignant message about the Draft Safety Bill that was published in July in response to the recommendations of her 2018 building safety review. Sh...

Read    15/10/2020

Could UPRNs start a real revolution in renting?

Across the country, dozens of local authorities are clamping down on rogue landlords by setting up licensing schemes to ensure the rental sector is operated within the law. This is costing landlords a small fortune in many cases as licensing fees can run into thousa...

Read    14/10/2020

Winter maintenance made easy

The UK has avoided harsh winters in recent years, but with temperatures dropping and heavier rainfall on the horizon, landlords should take steps to keep rental properties warm and dry. A little preventative maintenance now can save money on costly breakdowns and eme...

Read    13/10/2020

Why use a letting agent?

A recent Landlord Today survey found that only 25% of landlords use a letting agent to fully manage their properties, while 15% use an agent occasionally, mainly for tenant-finding services. With 2,000 landlords polled, the results highlight a growing trend of landlo...

Read    12/10/2020

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