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Fire! Should you stay put or evacuate?

If you don't know the evacuation plan for your building, now is the time to find out. Would you stay put if a fire broke out in your block? As the first phase of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report is published, the stay put policy used on the night of the devastating ...

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Solar panels on flats - what you need to know

Following on from last week's tips for greener homes, today we're taking a closer look at installing solar panels on blocks of flats. At first glance, there are plenty of advantages—cheaper electricity, the ability to sell excess energy back to the grid, and environm...

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Five tips to make your home greener

We all watched Extinction Rebellion take to the streets over the last few weeks. Whether or not you agree with their tactics, they have certainly succeeded in getting us all talking about climate change. Major initiatives to help the environment generally need to be ...

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Make lease extensions easier, say experts

A group of leasehold experts is calling on the government to make it easier for flat owners to extend their leases. The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has written to Housing Minister Esther McVey, urging her to review and improve flat o...

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Queen's speech promises new safety standards

Dame Judith Hackitt, chair of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety.Yesterday?s Queen?s Speech included a pledge from the Government to ?bring forward laws to implement new building safety standards?. This follows on from Dame Judith Hackitt?...

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How to create more space in your home

Before considering moving to a larger home, consider ways to make better use of the space you already have. Residential People offers simple tips for transforming your home into a more space-efficient living area, saving you the cost and hassle of relocating.

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Will your new home meet the 'green standard'?

The Government has outlined plans to reduce the carbon footprint of new homes, including banning gas boilers and oil heating in new builds after 2025. Cleaner technologies, such as air source heat pumps and solar panels, will be introduced to meet this goal.

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Cash replaced by mortgages as housing market holds up

A significant shift in the mix of buyers purchasing homes across UK cities is leading to mixed signals about the strength of the housing market. However, there’s no indication of a sudden weakening in market conditions as Brexit remains a central issue.

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Flooding: is your flat at risk?

Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England today, with the Environment Agency issuing 60 flood warnings and nearly 160 alerts for coastal areas from Mount's Bay in Cornwall to Seahouses in Northumberland. With many rivers already swollen due to heavy rainfa...

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How to make you - and your home - healthier

Natural light plays a vital role in our wellbeing by influencing hormone levels. Re-arranging your home to maximize sunlight—through open-plan living or moving furniture—can improve your mood and sleep quality. Minimizing artificial light exposure, especially in rela...

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