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Posted on January 6, 2020

You may be the domestic goddess inside your flat, but what do you do if the shared areas in your block of flats don’t meet the same standards of cleanliness? communal cleaning can be a flat owner’s nightmare?  Neglected communal space is one of the biggest bugbears of flat owners, as substandard hallways and stairwells […]

Posted on December 20, 2019

It is common to find growths such as algae, lichens, liverworts and moss growing on hard surfaces. Contrary to popular belief, they do not damage what they are growing on, but can cause slippery patios, drives, paths and steps especially when wet. What is the danger? Slippery paths and steps covered in algae-like growths, liverworts, […]

Posted on December 12, 2019

You may, at some time, encounter a dangerous situation in your home or place of work that you are unable to deal with a property flooding yourself. Emergency situations can develop from many causes including adverse weather conditions causing property flooding, burst or freezing pipes etc. These events have the potential to damage your property […]

Posted on December 5, 2019

Property managers have a duty to minimise the risks of slips and trips in the properties they manage. Employers and employees have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to ensure that […]

Posted on November 29, 2019

Knowing how to repair guttering and drainpipes is a must for any property owner: if they are broken and it goes unnoticed, the resulting water damage can cause serious structural problems Spotting faults before the cause damage is vital, too. Why? Unless rain is channelled safely away from a building by guttering, eventually it will […]

Posted on November 28, 2019

As we approach the winter months, many Residential Management Companies may be turning their attention to the question of communal area internal decorating and refurbishment. With residents moving in and out on a regular basis, the likelihood of the finishes in communal hallways and stairwells becoming scuffed and damaged is significant and they may need […]

Posted on November 25, 2019

As a company working in the cleaning & facility service sector we rely on our people to provide a consistently high standard of service to all our clients. We respect all our people and ensure they are paid an ethical salary. However not all contractors are the same and sadly underpayment and illegality are still rife […]

Posted on November 21, 2019

  There are loads of simple things you can do around your property to winter proof your property and keep it cosy this winter. Here are our eight top tips to make your property warm from top to bottom, starting with your roof. 1. Give your gutters a clear-out It’s not a nice job but […]

Posted on November 19, 2019

Over the last thirty plus years we have provided residential blocks of apartments with cleaning and maintenance services we have worked closely with Right To Manage & Residential Management Company Directors, some have a great understand of their duties and responsibilities others not so much. Despite being governed by the same laws and legislation that […]

Posted on November 11, 2019

Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment TUPE (the Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment – Regulations) is designed to protect employees if the business which they work for changes hands, enabling employees and any liabilities associated with them from the previous employer to be transferred to the new employer by law. TUPE was […]