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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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Brexit sees off 'Autumn bounce' in house prices

Sales are down but could you grab a bargain?Autumn. Now is the time when estate agents expect to see a bounce in market activity and prices. Children are back at school and buyers and sellers come into the market ahead of Christmas. But not this year. According to th...

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Sprinklers: could new proposals be a life saver?

London Fire Brigade now advocates for immediate evacuation instead of the "stay put" policy during fires in high-rise buildings.

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New legislation about Freehold Estate Charges

There are two bills now going through Parliament, that propose sweeping changes to freehold estate charges. First, MP Helen Goodman awaits a second reading of her Freehold Properties (Management Charges and Shared Facilities) Bill which was proposed in November 2018...

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