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Social Housing Tenants Get New Right to Access Information

Social housing tenants in the UK are set to gain new rights to access crucial information about their homes and landlords. A new consultation on these rules launched recently will allow tenants or their representatives, such as lawyers, to request information about t...

Read    19/06/2024

Why the Workplace is a Good Place to Be

Since Covid working from home has become increasingly prevalent. Whilst this type of working certainly has its upsides, there is something that cannot be replaced or replicated about the energy and opportunities present in a physical workspace. Here is why we feel th...

Read    12/06/2024

Central Business Districts must evolve into Central Social Districts. Does this reflect a shift in urban planning and development priorities?

- CBD (Central Business District): This is an area that is traditionally focused on economic activities. A CBD commonly contains high-density office buildings, financial institutions and commercial enterprises.- CSD (Central Social District): This area has a focus on...

Read    12/06/2024

We own the Freehold to our Block. What can we do to Lower the Service Charge for our Flats?

1. Review the Current Service Charge Levels- Go through your existing Service Charge Statements: Examine the breakdown of the service charge to understand where the money is being spent.- Identify High-Cost Areas: Identify specific items or services that are costing...

Read    05/06/2024

What Are Your Duties Under Right to Manage?

Under the Right to Manage (RTM) legislation in England and Wales, the leaseholders within qualifying blocks of flats can collectively take over the management of their building from their freeholder. This is without proving any fault on their part. As a participating...

Read    05/06/2024

UK Govt Net Zero Plan Showing Results - Heat Pump Grant Applications Surge by 75 percent

New UK Government data reveals a significant increase in applications for heat pump grants. An impressive 75 percent surge was reported in February 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. The increase in the number of applications follows the announcement of i...

Read    03/06/2024

How will BTR multi-families be affected by the building control changes for high-rise buildings in the UK?

The UK Government's proposed changes to building control regulations for high-rise buildings are stirring concerns among construction industry experts. They are worried about the decision's potential impact on new housing development, particularly in the build-to-ren...

Read    03/06/2024

The UK Government launches multiple initiatives to encourage BTR single-family housing to adopt heat pumps

The UK Government has taken important steps to promote the adoption of heat pumps, especially for single-family homes and build-to-rent (BTR) properties. These initiatives are carefully planned to reduce carbon emissions and promote adopting sustainable heating solut...

Read    03/06/2024

Microchipping system reforms to ensure improved chances of reuniting lost and stolen pets with owners

The pet microchipping system announced by the UK Government on March 29th 2024 is a game-changer for pet owners. Thanks to system reforms, lost or stolen pets in England will now have a better chance of being reunited with their owners. The country has around nine mi...

Read    31/05/2024

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) reminds Social Landlords of the changes in Social Housing Regulation

In a recent announcement, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) alerted all social housing landlords about the recent change in social housing regulations. These changes took effect on April 1st, 2024, and all social landlords are expected to comply with the new stan...

Read    31/05/2024

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