Why You Should Never Ignore Fire Alarms When They Go Off
A few days ago, the big bell at Westminster Abbey tolled 72 times to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Grenfell fire in remembrance of the victims. Names of the deceased were read out by faith leaders at a service attended by survivors, the bereaved and politicians.
Uncertainty in the Property Market
These are uncertain times across the commercial property world. As we know, the impact of Covid has created upheaval in the office market with the working-from-home culture now either the norm or part of a hybrid situation, which has led to a reduction in the need for so much office space…
Heatwaves and Vacant Property
It’s not just a big freeze in winter, seriously hot weather in summer can also cause a multitude of problems to vacant property, if it’s not being checked regularly and properly.
Compliance… It’s Not Just Box Ticking
Everyone knows what happened at Grenfell and the consequences of cheap and inappropriate cladding, along with inadequate fire precautions and safety information for the tenants.
Facts About Vacant Properties
According to statistics published by the Ministry of Housing in 2020, there are 648,114 vacant properties in England. 238,306 of these are long-term vacancies.
The Housing Crisis and it’s Impact on Vacant Local Authority Buildings
Deciding which areas are funded is a difficult decision, especially when working for the public sector. There are always going to be cuts and losses, which make it seem impossible to find a solution.
Perfect Storms in the Property World
What impacts the UK economy is generally reflected in the property world. Whether it’s construction costs spiralling, businesses closing down for a variety of reasons, office staff working from home all or part of the week, or interest rates causing mortgage hikes…
The Affordable Housing Shortage
It was inevitable. A spiral of closures in the hospitality industry that equates to one closure every hour in the third quarter of 2022
What’s Around the Corner in 2023? Business Rates Revaluation
On the 1st of April 2023, all commercial properties will be reassessed for business rates based on rental values estimated in April 2021.
What is Property Guardianship?
Are you a property owner concerned about your vacant apartment? Well, you are not alone. Illegal occupancy of your property is likely to be one of your highlighted concerns.