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New affordable homes go local in the Isle of Wight

Thursday, 16th July 2020

Sovereign Housing Association’s building 24 new affordable homes in Shalfleet, on the Isle of Wight. This 100% affordable rural development will build a whole new community at the site, with 13 homes for affordable rent and 11 for shared ownership.... View Article

What to look for in an HMO investment property

Thursday, 16th July 2020

HMOs are a profitable business model for professional landlords, but they require careful management. If you are thinking of investing in an HMO, read on for some tips and advice. What is an HMO? An HMO is a house of... View Article

Aico expands Connected Home offering with leading IoT Solutions Provider Homelync

Thursday, 16th July 2020

Aico’s acquisition of Homelync represents a significant milestone for social landlords looking to procure connected solutions. Bristol-based Homelync are an award-winning, innovative technology firm that specialize in smart home integration and analytics technology. With industry-leading expertise in the Internet of... View Article

Professional, nationwide Japanese knotweed surveys, treatment, removal, guarantees and insurance

Thursday, 16th July 2020

Japanese Knotweed Ltd provide various treatment solutions backed by guarantee to fit most given situations. Excavations provide instant eradication and herbicide is an effective control strategy for land/facilities management. Japanese Knotweed Ltd is the UK’s trusted invasive weed removal company with a... View Article

How To Look After A Concrete Patio The Right Way

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Having a concrete patio in your garden is great for when you want to bring friends or family over for dinner. When they are set up the right way, patios can be enchanting outdoor spaces that are perfect for cooking,... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound for patios, pathways and garages

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Setcrete Exterior is an advanced, water-mix floor levelling compound for outdoor areas such as patios, balconies and walkways, and semi-external areas such as garage floors. It is used to smooth and level rough, worn or mechanically-damaged concrete or sand/cement screeds... View Article

Replace non-compliant timber/composite decking with affordable AliDeck aluminium decking

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

With balconies now defined as part of the external envelope of a building, combustible materials must be replaced to achieve compliance post-Grenfell. AliDeck’s non-combustible aluminium decking provides a complete solution. Following the Grenfell tragedy, a root and branch change was... View Article

How can third-party fire door certification give you peace of mind?

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Last year Inside Housing carried out an investigation on the replacement of faulty fire doors by councils across the UK. It was found that across 98 Councils, around 10% (approx. 33,000) of fire doors were unlikely to satisfy the 30 minute standard.... View Article

Green Homes Grant: A Step Towards Net-zero

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced this week that hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5000 for insulation and energy saving home improvements. Set to launch in September, the £2bn Green Homes Grant will be targeted towards... View Article

Langley delivers pioneering scheme to increase social housing in London using roof top development system

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Enfield Council has used a large-scale upgrade and refurbishment of the Lytchet Way Estate in Enfield, as a cost effective means of adding much needed new homes to its housing stock. Through the innovative use of Langley Roof Top Development... View Article

Designer Contracts welcomes 25 new recruits post lockdown

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

One of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, Designer Contracts has welcomed 25 new members of staff to its team. New recruits were employed just before the country went into lockdown – with the company honouring all contracts throughout the crisis.... View Article

How to Bid and Win Contracts in the Covid-19 Era

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Andrew Morrison of AM Bid outlines what buyers will be looking to get assurance on when evaluating tender submission Following a sharp decline in tender activity during March and April, we are now seeing the return of opportunities to bid... View Article

Crittall jobs showcase Manchester’s 1930’s heritage

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Two prestigious refurbishment contracts in Manchester illustrate the appeal of Crittall Steel windows across different sectors. Appleby Lodge is a residential estate and the Redfern Building an office block in a sought-after city centre location currently undergoing redevelopment. Both date... View Article

LGA responds to immigration points-based system statement

Tuesday, 14th July 2020

Responding to the publication of further details on plans for the new UK points-based immigration system, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “As a country we face significant skills challenges, with one of the most serious... View Article

Shelter urges action as new government statistics reveal danger facing renters

Friday, 10th July 2020

New stats from the English Housing Survey released today show that in 2018/19: 28% of private renters found it difficult to pay rent – this works out as almost 1.2 million private renters 61% of private renters had no savings... View Article

MTVH announces £60m sale at Clapham Park regeneration scheme

Thursday, 9th July 2020

Leading Housing Association, Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) has announced it has now completed on a £60 million sale of 132 private sale units at its Clapham Park development, a regeneration scheme in south west London. The deal has been... View Article

LGA responds to Summer Economic Update

Wednesday, 8th July 2020

Responding to the Summer Economic Update announced by the Chancellor, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “The social and economic challenge we face as a nation cannot be underestimated. We are pleased that the Chancellor has... View Article

Birmingham to host retrofit event to support economic recovery drive

Tuesday, 7th July 2020

Domestic property energy consumption equates to 14% of all UK carbon emissions, and those unable to afford rising energy costs risk falling into fuel poverty – choosing whether to heat or eat. Even before the pandemic, most UK cities were... View Article