Dealing with damp

Stephen Boulton at F. Ball & Co. Ltd. provides crucial advice to guard against the problems caused by excess subfloor moisture when installing floor coverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction moisture or rising damp, can attack flooring adhesives and... View Article

Making the right splash

With the desire to develop sustainable solutions increasing, managing water usage is more important than ever. Sophie Weston of Twyford takes a look at recent water-saving innovations. Water scarcity is a growing global concern, and buildings play a crucial role... View Article

Affordable warmth that works

Richard Brown of Electrorad UK explores the advantages of high heat retention storage heaters, and the compelling benefits they offer both landlords and tenants. As UK winters become longer and energy prices continue to rise, providing reliable, cost-effective warmth is... View Article

Safer homes, by law

With the dawning of Awaab’s Law, social landlords will need to adhere to a new set of regulations to ensure building occupants remain as safe as possible in their homes. Dulux Trade explains more about the legislation and how landlords... View Article

A guide to fire & CO protection

Jennifer Bickford from Aico highlights the critical importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of life saving alarms, emphasising their role in protecting lives and ensuring long term safety in social housing properties. Designing a home plays a pivotal role... View Article

Who pays for building safety?

Chris Hemmings from the London office of estate agent Carter Jonas gets down to brass tacks on the incoming Building Safety Levy, and its impact on housing providers. He asks whether it runs the risk of further slowing the delivery... View Article

UPVC and Composite Door Solutions

For housing associations, ensuring properties are safe, functional and cost-effective is paramount. Souber Tools, the UK’s leading and longest-established manufacturer of locksmith tools, has been a trusted name among professionals since its founding in 1990 by Paul Souber. With 35... View Article

The First Line of Defence in Social Homes from Beauflor

For social housing environments that demand durability, Beauflor® sheet vinyl flooring is the first line of defence against premature wear and early replacement. Every day flooring comes under attack: soles, spills, accidental drops, dirt, water and more create an unyielding... View Article

Rendall & Rittner appoints new client accounting director

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Dave Williams to the role of Client Accounting Director. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for optimising financial processes at Rendall & Rittner, an RICS-regulated company committed to... View Article