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London council left homeless family for ‘too long’ in B&B

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Two schoolchildren were left sharing a bed in a B&B hotel for more than a year by Redbridge council in East London, according to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. The Ombudsman’s investigation found the living conditions the children... View Article

Cramped and overcrowded housing helped fuel spread of Covid

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Overcrowded housing has helped to spread Covid-19 in England and may have increased the number of deaths, according to research by the Health Foundation, an independent charity and think tank working to improve the nation’s health and the standard of... View Article

Lovell and Rural Stirling celebrate award for Claish Farm site

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

The design and construction of affordable homes in Callendar has won an award for the safety of the site’s Covid-19 arrangements, relationship with neighbouring businesses and the use of effective paving in the design. The Claish Farm site near Callendar... View Article

When do you need professional water damage restoration services?

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

Many people believe that they can easily do water restoration after the water damage in the house. However, they fail to understand that the process has several risks. Read on to understand the reasons to act at the right time... View Article

Material change needed in 2021

Wednesday, 3rd March 2021

The FMB’s Brian Berry takes a look at the changes that must be seen in Government policy to allow SME builders to thrive in these uncertain times. 2021 has started on a positive note. Only a matter of hours into... View Article

Exterior hazards to protect against at the workplace

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

Not all work can be conducted in the warmth and safety of an office. Some people have to do their jobs outside, and for them, there are a host of exterior hazards to be wary of. These three are some... View Article

Government gives councils extra rough sleeper support

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

The Government is giving an extra £10 million to councils to find accommodation for rough sleepers throughout the lockdown period and ensure they are registered with a GP. The Government has said this will ensure more people can be protected... View Article

Study finds officials hugely underestimated number of rough sleepers requiring help, but support saved 260 lives

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

The Government’s emergency support programme for rough sleepers helped more than 30,000 people during the pandemic – eight times the number thought to exist by officials. The ‘Everyone In’ scheme to find accommodation for rough sleepers was rapidly set up... View Article

Extra financial help offered for Waking Watch costs

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

A £30 million fund for fire alarms has been set up to help end the scandal of excessive waking watch costs, as part of a support programme for thousands of residents in high-rise buildings. The new Waking Watch Relief Fund... View Article

Evictions ban extended again but lack of financial package draws criticisms

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

The ban on evictions during the Covid pandemic has been extended until the end of March, but important differences remain in the approaches being taken by national governments across the UK. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick bowed to pressure by extending... View Article

Warning of ‘rents crisis’ as up to 840,000 private tenants could be in serious arrears

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

More than 800,000 private tenants in England and Wales could be behind on their rent, with young people and the self-employed most likely to have missed payments, research for a private landlords group has found. The National Residential Landlords Association... View Article

No increase in regulator’s fees from April

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

Social landlords in England have been informed that they will not be facing an increase in their fees payable to the regulator in the next financial year. The Regulator of Social Housing has written to all registered providers saying the... View Article

Planning for in-built sustainability

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

If the UK is to reach carbon net-zero by 2050 and its homes are to withstand the changing climate, sustainability needs to be ‘baked into developments’ from the outset. Isabella Krabbe of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) tells Jack... View Article

Choosing central heating for a new build: A guide

Monday, 1st March 2021

Building your own home from the ground up means making a lot of important decisions, and one of the most crucial is what type of heating system to install. The heating system that you choose will not only impact how... View Article

5 ways to save on renovation projects

Monday, 1st March 2021

Major upgrades and renovation projects can get quite expensive these days. There are so many great products and interesting ideas out there. But if you don’t plan well, the renovation cost can get out of control. The good news is,... View Article

Important rooms to renovate if you want to increase the value of your home

Monday, 1st March 2021

Renovating and refurbishing homes is a great way to increase value. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner in a relatively newly built apartment or someone who’s been in the market for a while and owns a much older home that needs... View Article

Built Environment Summit launches ahead of UN Climate Change Conference

Monday, 1st March 2021

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Architecture 2030 and Architects Declare are joining forces to host a Built Environment Summit at RIBA’s central London HQ, one week ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, in Glasgow.... View Article

A message to you, Rishi

Monday, 1st March 2021

Industry leaders share hopes for the 2021 Spring Budget – from housing investment to digital skills, green retrofits, and VAT relief for SMEs. Next week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce his hotly anticipated 2021 Spring Budget statement. Against... View Article