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Three cheers for Help to Buy but don't forget to do your homework first

A new flat could be yours with a small deposit via Help to Buy - but do read the small print.There was good news this week for anyone hoping to buy their first flat via the Government?s Help to Buy scheme. A new and improved offer will run from 2021 to 2023, with som...

Read    03/09/2020

Government announces New Homes Ombudsman

The Government has introduced a new, independent New Homes Ombudsman to protect homebuyers from poorly built homes. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed that this Ombudsman will be legally enforced as soon as possible to ensure homebuyers are not left dealing w...

Read    03/09/2020

Clean, green energy will cut household bills

Cleaning up emissions from housing and industry remains a significant challenge, with buildings contributing over a third of the UK’s greenhouse gases. In response, Minister for Business, Energy, and Clean Growth Kwasi Kwarteng announced a new package of measures aim...

Read    03/09/2020

Flooding - keeping residents safe

Repair reporting software provider Fixflo helped leaseholders and tenants handle nearly 5,000 small repairs when Storm Ciara hit the UK. This support allowed property managers to focus on major repairs needed across blocks in the country. Winds reached their peak on ...

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Combustible cladding: the nightmare continues...

Last Thursday, new Housing Minister Christopher Pincher tweeted his excitement about his appointment. However, he was immediately flooded with messages from flat owners and campaign groups struggling with unresolved cladding issues.Pincher had previously written a bl...

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How we supported this year's National Apprenticeship Week

The 2020 National Apprenticeship Week, now in its thirteenth year, took place from 3 to 9 February. At Ringley, we strongly support apprenticeships and believe in providing training opportunities for young people. During the week, we shared blogs showcasing how we he...

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Why housing needs continuity at the top

Yet another Housing Minister - but will this one stay the course?Christopher Pincher was named as the new Housing Minister following yesterday?s cabinet reshuffle. He replaces Esther McVey whose tenure lasted only seven months. The MP for Tamworth is the 19th person ...

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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.

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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...

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