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Pandemic uncertainty pushes more tenants towards wanting long term tenancies

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

Research from build to rent specialists Ascend Properties, has highlighted the important role of the sector in meeting the needs of the modern-day tenant, as an overwhelming majority say they want longer tenancies. The survey of over a thousand UK tenants... View Article

Gas safety and repairs feature in Ombudsman decisions

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

Issues ranging from gas safety, repairs and anti-social behaviour were among a batch of critical decisions against social landlords to be published by the Housing Ombudsman. The decisions are published by the Ombudsman service on their website, where they provide an ever-expanding... View Article

Ombudsman’s online casebook shares more learning for the sector

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

Recent decisions by the Housing Ombudsman include cases concerning cladding and a shared owner wanting to sell her property, plus an issue resolved through mediation and a complaint about repairs and damage to property. The latest batch of decisions includes: A finding... View Article

Complaints to Housing Ombudsman jump by over 20 per cent

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

Growing tenant dis-satisfaction with social landlords is revealed in the Housing Ombudsman’s latest Insight report covering April to June 2021, which revealed a 21 per cent increase in the volume of enquiries and complaints received compared to the previous quarter. The Housing Ombudsman’s report... View Article

100 organisations sign letter urging PM not to cut Universal Credit

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

100 organisations across the housing and charity sectors have joined efforts in urging the Prime Minister to not go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit in October. The Joseph Rowntree Federation has co-ordinated... View Article

CHIC Conference & Exhibition 2021: A brief history and why you should attend

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

Community Housing & Investment Consortium (CHIC) are holding their 10th face to face annual conference on 17 November at Sixways Stadium in Worcester. This free to attend event would have been the 11th had it not been for lockdown restrictions.... View Article

If you’re installing fire sprinkler systems, cover them with UK Boxings

Wednesday, 3rd November 2021

The UK Boxings pre-finished range of pipe and fire sprinkler boxing is designed to provide a consistent finish to retro-fit sprinkler installations, by concealing unsightly pipework, while also being quick and easy to fit on site to save time and... View Article

Social Housing tenants come together to speak out on tackling climate change

Monday, 1st November 2021

Tenants from across the North of England have come together to publish new advice for the construction sector on tackling climate change. Homes account for around one-quarter of the North’s carbon emissions. To meet the challenge of reaching net zero... View Article

Snickers Workwear – Work together with you for climate control

Monday, 1st November 2021

New styles from Snickers Workwear deliver winter warmth and cooling comfort when you need it. Not only will you stay warm with Snickers Workwear’s 37.5® Technology clothing, you’ll look and feel cool too. With styles for both professional tradesmen and... View Article

Introducing David Phillips: Design-driven Solutions for Property Professionals

Thursday, 28th October 2021

Founded in 1998, David Phillips provides stress-free furnishing solutions for property professionals across the UK. From concept to completion, the specialist services provider offers the full circle from initial fit-outs all the way to an interior refresh or re-plan. Leaders... View Article

Interiors by New Dawn completes another beautiful care home on time and on budget

Thursday, 28th October 2021

Interiors by New Dawn delivers beautiful and practical bespoke environments for residential and dementia care homes, retirement schemes, social housing and independent living. Offering a single point of contact for consultancy, interior design, project management, procurement, delivery, installation and aftercare... View Article

Building confidence in IoT

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

Dane Ralston of iOpt explores how housing professionals can utilise the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to overcome the barriers to its adoption. When discussing the barriers to making the Internet of Things (IoT) a ‘business as usual’ tool... View Article

Enhancing intercom access

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Melissa Lloyd-Williams of Intratone explores how access control technology can enhance building accessibility. Accessibility continues to be an important issue for housing professionals. Affordable housing and private property managers alike, help tenants – with a wide variety... View Article

Letter perfect

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

Richard Morris of UAP discusses the security and safety implications of letter plate specification. Much of our correspondence may be paperless these days, but homes still need a letterplate where letters, circulars and newspapers can be posted. Located prominently on... View Article

Intelligent temperature monitoring

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

Richard Braid of Cistermiser and Keraflo discusses the pivotal role that Intelligent Temperature Monitoring Units (TMUs) are now playing in the water management arena. Lockdowns across the UK have posed a demanding challenge for us all, but it is now... View Article

Paint – more than just aesthetics

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Dawn Scott of Dulux Trade explains why painting and decorating is the ideal way to keep maintenance costs down while boosting the wellbeing of tenants. The effect that colour has on an individual’s mood has been recognised and... View Article

The future of living

Wednesday, 27th October 2021

LISTEN HERE 🔊 HOMES UK is returning to the London Excel on 23-24th of November 2021, intended to provide a safe and timely opportunity for the housing sector to collaborate and plan for a post-Pandemic future. From discussing how to... View Article

Airtech urges everyone to take action this Radon Awareness Week

Tuesday, 26th October 2021

Airtech Solutions, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (1-7 November 2021) by encouraging everyone to not delay and to take action. Run by the UK Radon Association, this year’s theme for UK Radon Awareness... View Article