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Who pays for Safer Blocks?

Our homes should be safe as houses - but who pays? It may be the start of a new year, but the same old arguments are being fought over building safety ? and who should foot the bill.Last week Wandsworth Council?s bid to force leaseholders in high rise blocks to pay f...

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

New year, brand new services!

Welcome back to the Ringley Blog after what, we hope, was a happy and relaxing Christmas break. We now have a new year and a new decade to look forward to and we will continue to share thought leadership and new developments at Ringley with you in the months ahead.Fi...

Read    03/09/2020

All I want for Christmas is... a bigger home

Space is what we all crave according to a new survey of UK homeownersForget ?location, location, location?, new research published by bridging loan lender Market Financial Solutions reveals that size really does matter for British homebuyers. According to a survey of...

Read    03/09/2020

How the new cladding form could get the flat sales market moving again

Grenfell 'Tower continues to cast its long shadow over the flat sales market - but a new form may helpYesterday, a new form (EWS 1) was launched, designed to record what testing has been carried out on the external wall construction of HRRBs ? buildings more than 18m...

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...

Read    03/09/2020

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

Don't forget to test your smoke alarm!

A recent report highlighted a concerning issue: many smoke alarms in rental properties are not functioning properly. At the same time, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for a more comprehensive approach to fire safety in residential building...

Read    02/09/2020

Emergency evacuation - we can help

A recent BBC story highlighted the challenges disabled residents face in evacuating their homes in case of a fire. One council tenant, lacking clear communication about evacuation plans, took the initiative to organize assistance from her neighbors to help her if eva...

Read    02/09/2020

Terrorism: is your block policy right for you?

With vigils held earlier today for the victims of Friday's horrific terror attack at London Bridge, our thoughts are with their families and friends. At Ringley, we are also acutely aware of the implications of the terrorism threat for property managers, their client...

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