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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.

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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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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...

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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.

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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?

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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...

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Government announces new measures to boost building safety in high-rise blocks

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick appears to be following through with promises made before December's General Election.It is less than six weeks since the General election and the Government appears to be making good on its promise in the Queen?s speech to make build...

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How leasehold reforms will benefit flat owners

The Law Commission's proposed reforms could save leaseholders money and help keep them out of the FTTLast Thursday the Law Commission published its report into leasehold reforms. The Commission puts forward three schemes for determining the premium to be paid by flat...

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More red tape for besieged agents

New money laundering legislation comes into force today. Regardless of Brexit, property agents must abide by the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive, ensuring they risk-assess their business processes and carry out thorough ID checks on customers.Agents will need to ...

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