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Compliant and durable liquid solution for historical housing estate

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

Blake House was built in 1922, part of the William Blake estate in the London Borough of Lambeth. The property and estate take its name from the famous poet and artist who lived in the area at the end of... View Article

Housing associations scale up development plans despite COVID pressures

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

Half of housing associations plan to scale up development despite widespread fears about the UK economy, a new survey from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has found. BDO’s Social Housing Barometer survey found that 48% of housing associations plan to develop... View Article

Fire door, tenant and coronavirus safety – do they contradict?

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

What effect has the pandemic had on fire safety? Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have a much higher awareness of the things they touch. Whether its a shopping trolley, money or a door handle. With new research findings... View Article

Another first for the Window Company (Contracts)

Tuesday, 1st December 2020

Specialist commercial installer The Window Company (Contracts) has become the first installation only company to be invited to join the Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM) as an affiliate member. The ACDM is broadening membership to include the entire composite... View Article

ROCKWOOL® supports contractors in managing flat roofs fire risk

Friday, 27th November 2020

New whitepaper explores how to improve fire performance in the fifth façade With roofs maintaining their prominent role in contemporary building design, ROCKWOOL has released a new whitepaper exploring how roofing contractors and specifiers can manage fire risk when planning... View Article

Safeguarding your commercial or domestic property with Kingspan Service

Friday, 27th November 2020

Kingspan understands that you need a reliable service support team who will ensure your water or renewable energy system operates at optimal efficiency. Our complete home-system repair and maintenance packages for our water and energy systems provide you with excellent... View Article

What’s the true cost of condensation in your housing stock?

Thursday, 26th November 2020

Ask Glidevale Anyone who’s had to deal with complaints about damp and mould knows the cost of putting things right. The repairs to rotten timbers and water damaged plaster. The expense of redecorating and rehousing while the work goes on.... View Article

Government Confirms Importance of Ventilation to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Wednesday, 25th November 2020

Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%1. As part of the campaign a new short film released by the... View Article

Discover secure, remote door access controls for multi-dwelling properties

Wednesday, 25th November 2020

Intratone’s unique wireless GSM-based intercoms and secure remote online management system empower you to manage access to your properties with just the click of a mouse. For property and housing managers it can often feel like you need to be... View Article

Affordability is most important factor as London tenant priorities change

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

Over 2,000 tenants across London were surveyed as part of the Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) Annual Tenant Barometer. Against the dramatic backdrop of the pandemic, it was an opportune time to ask tenants about shifting priorities. While there are... View Article

Aico facilitate panel discussion on LACORS reform

Tuesday, 24th November 2020

Aico facilitated a panel discussion on the LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services) guidance document, in partnership with the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association). Aico’s Southern Specification Manager, Tina Mistry hosted the discussion, and was joined by panel members... View Article

Landlords promote early communication and mediation to solve Covid rental issues

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Scotland’s largest landlord membership organisation has urged landlords and tenants to work together to sustain tenancies at risk due to the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure tenants access all available support to pay their rent. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)... View Article

Submission of major brownfield planning applications and securing of three London sites with combined potential for over 1,650 homes

Monday, 23rd November 2020

Inland Homes plc (“Inland Homes”, “Inland” or “the Group”), the leading brownfield developer, housebuilder and partnership housing company with a focus on the South and South East of England, announces that it has submitted two major brownfield planning applications in... View Article

Grenfell insulation manufacturer behaved “unethically”

Tuesday, 17th November 2020

The company behind Grenfell Tower’s insulation presented “deliberately misleading” testing for the project’s refurbishment, according to its former product manager. Jonathan Roper, who formerly worked at Celotex Insulation, told the public inquiry that he had been made to “lie for... View Article

Post-coronavirus boom in social housing needed to tackle spiralling council housing waiting lists

Monday, 16th November 2020

A post-pandemic building boom of 100,000 new social homes for rent each year would not only meet demand for affordable homes but deliver a £14.5 billion boost to the economy – the equivalent to over half of the entire annual... View Article

Aico launch Smarter Homes, Safer Communities virtual conference

Friday, 13th November 2020

This month will see the launch of Smarter Homes, Safer Communities powered by Aico. This virtual conference marks the beginning of Aico’s advance into facilitating and holding events within the housing sector. Smarter Homes, Safer Communities powered by Aico is... View Article

New dual certificated fire doorset will help building owners and landlords make properties safer and more secure

Thursday, 12th November 2020

The draft Fire Safety Bill proposes to amend the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify the role of the responsible person or duty holder for multi-occupancy residential buildings. If approved, the changes will make it clear that building owners and... View Article

Backwater protection and hybrid drainage systems from IPS & KESSEL AG

Thursday, 12th November 2020

KESSEL AG – Protecting buildings from sewer flooding, through innovation Properties can become flooded by wastewater backing up through the foul sewer or rainwater system, and identifying Backwater Protection products, that meet the design standard, are reliable, cost-effective, and robust... View Article