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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

Invitation to free online webinar: Is your housing data helping you tackle the de-carbonisation challenge?

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

Sava is running a free 30 min webinar to talk through the work needed to calculate the carbon footprint across your housing stock and start informing a better strategy to hitting carbon zero. The session will also include information on... View Article

The difference finance options for building and construction

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

The covid-19 pandemic has certainly changed perceptions about home living, with more and more people stuck at home and thinking about how to renovate their properties and improve their quality of life. From home extensions to home offices, conservatories and... View Article

How bridging finance could help to save the UK’s high street

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

We are yet to see the true economic fallout of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent multiple lockdowns in the UK. However, there is no denying that the hospitality and retail sectors have taken massive hits due to full or... View Article

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a £278 million bridging lending slump in 2020

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

Figures published last month by short-term lender, MT Finance, revealed that UK interest rates fell to a record low in 2020’s Q4 period. MT Finance reported that monthly interest rates had increased in Q1 to 0.8%, before peaking at 0.85% in... 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

How to use bridging loans to buy a property under a tight deadline

Tuesday, 2nd March 2021

Bridging loans are a form of non-bank loan which are often used to complete on properties under a short timeframe. The loan can essentially help to ‘bridge the gap’ when one wants to buy a house, before they have sold... 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

Most common mistakes to avoid when making renovations

Monday, 1st March 2021

When it comes to designing your dream home, it’s easy to get carried away with how you want the finished project to look. However, there are lots of renovating risks so it’s important you’re prepared. There are common mistakes that... View Article