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Isle of Anglesey Council becomes first to specify new ATMOS ventilation units

Wednesday, 30th January 2019

Residents of the Treseifion estate in Holyhead who live in properties owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council will be the first to benefit from the new ATMOS® PIV (Positive Input Ventilation) systems from EnviroVent. Isle of Anglesey County... View Article

Social housing provider opens doors to new contractors in landmark £77.7m deal

Wednesday, 30th January 2019

Social housing provider Onward Homes has announced the successful contractors for its repairs, gas and voids services in a landmark deal worth £77.7 million. The contracts, which go live in April 2019, are for an initial five years, with the potential... View Article

In-depth social housing condition reports pave way for targeted spend tackling fuel poverty

Tuesday, 29th January 2019

Dockside properties in Ayr in need of repairs and energy efficiency upgrades are hoped to gain inclusion to South Ayrshire’s HEEPS: ABS programme following in-depth condition reports by specialist surveyors CIT. CIT (Consultancy, Investigation, Training) inspected almost 200 flats built... View Article

Mayor to develop ‘rent control’ proposals to tackle affordability crisis

Thursday, 24th January 2019

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will develop a new blueprint for stabilising or controlling private rents in the capital, as part of his ongoing work to help London’s 2.4 million renters. Sadiq has long argued that national Government should... View Article

Brexit and beyond

Thursday, 24th January 2019

John Whalley, Managing Director of Nationwide Windows & Doors, leading fenestration partner to social housing landlords, looks at how RSLs and property managers can try to mitigate at least some of the uncertainties surrounding Brexit At the time of writing,... View Article

Regeneration scheme in Camberwell receives the green light from residents

Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

Bellway has been announced as development partner in a key regeneration scheme in Camberwell. The housebuilder was selected by housing association The Riverside Group to work on its existing estate in March 2018. Together they have been developing a scheme,... View Article

Renting became more affordable in 2018, says The DPS

Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

Renting became more affordable in 2018 thanks to a combination of a once-in-a-decade fall in annual rents and wage inflation, according to The Deposit Protection Service (DPS). 2018 was the first calendar year since the global financial crisis of 2008... View Article

Are shipping containers the future of affordable housing?

Wednesday, 23rd January 2019

England is facing a housing crisis. According to housing charity Shelter, more than 50,000 households a year are being forced out of their homes, and there are more than 9 million renters in unsecure rented accommodation. The situation is shaky... View Article

Two free council events for landlords

Tuesday, 22nd January 2019

Landlords looking to invest in Croydon or stay on top of industry best practice are invited to attend one of two free council-run events this month. The events offer support ranging from fire safety tips and briefings on new legislation... View Article

Councils fork out “eye-watering” £22 million a year renting back Right to Buy homes

Monday, 21st January 2019

Councils in London are spending over £22 million each year renting back homes sold under the Right to Buy, according to a new report. Right to Buy: Wrong for London, from Labour’s London Assembly Housing Spokesperson, Tom Copley AM, also identifies... View Article

Big Energy Saving Week: 21-27 January 2019

Monday, 21st January 2019

Help vulnerable households come in from the cold during ‘Big Energy Saving Week’ Now that cold, wintry weather is upon us, we can see only too well what hardship vulnerable households may have to contend with if they live in... View Article

New homes for local people

Monday, 21st January 2019

If you have ventured into the Tarring area recently you may have noticed lots of building vehicles and activity, this is due to a development and a couple of refurbishments that we are working on to bring new affordable homes... View Article

9 bid trends for 2019

Thursday, 17th January 2019

It’s a brave person who would confidently state what 2019 will bring! While no-one can be certain of the exact impacts of all the possible political, economic, societal, technological, legal and environmental changes, what is certain is that 2019 will... View Article

86 per cent of UK residents think energy companies must do more to tackle meter cheating

Thursday, 17th January 2019

Almost nine in 10 (86 per cent) bill payers think that energy companies should be working harder to tackle energy theft, according to a research report. The study was commissioned by outsourced utility customer engagement specialists Echo Managed Services and Grosvenor Services Group and endorsed by Crimestoppers... View Article

Profile 22 Flush Tilt and Turn Windows deliver glazing solution for new build student accommodation

Thursday, 17th January 2019

Profile 22 Flush Tilt and Turn windows have been used in the construction of flats for University of Derby students. Agard Court opened to students at the start of the 2018-19 academic year. The vibrant, modern flats accommodate between four... View Article

Vent-Axia shortlisted for three awards at prestigious H&V News Awards

Thursday, 17th January 2019

Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted three times in the H&V News Awards 2019. The company’s PoziDry ProTM Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit has been shortlisted in both the ‘Air Movement Product... View Article

Another new camera that pushes the boundaries

Thursday, 17th January 2019

For building inspection and the prevention of energy loss, a thermal imaging camera is now considered an essential tool and thanks to its continuous development strategy, FLIR Systems provides this industry with an exceptional choice of products. Year on year... View Article

Supporting diversity: Firm backs Women in Social Housing (WISH) network

Wednesday, 16th January 2019

Women in Social Housing (WISH) is delighted to announce a number of new national sponsors working in the housing and construction sectors, who are helping to support its day-to-day activities. Leading infrastructure services, buildings and developments & housing group Kier,... View Article