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Posted on July 31, 2017

SCHEDULE LANDLORDS DECORATING Time is money. The longer you spend renovating, the bigger the financial hit. Make a realistic plan, and stick to it, but allow for contingencies. If you’re planning to redecorate in-between tenancies, start decorating the day after the tenants leave, and source all the tools and supplies well before the job. If […]

Posted on July 20, 2017

No matter how large or small your office premises are, they will need regular maintenance if you want to keep them in a good state of repair. A clean and well-presented office will say all the right things to your visitors and you cannot risk your offices falling into disrepair as it will reflect very […]

Posted on July 10, 2017

In this article we would like to take a look at the key aspects of residential block maintenance, and the reasons why it is absolutely essential for all buildings to ensure they have an effective maintenance plan: Reasons for Maintenance There are so many reasons why building maintenance should be carried out; far too many […]

Posted on November 15, 2016

Part P of the Building Regulations which introduce building control requirements in relation to electrical safety came into effect on the 1st January 2005. Part P applies to electrical installations in a dwelling (including a flat); in the common parts of a building serving one or more dwelling/flat (excluding power supplies to lifts); in a […]

Posted on September 1, 2016

Here we compile our gutter and downpipe maintenance top tips which could save you making and expensive insurance claim. Did you know that the leading cause of water damage in the UK is clogged gutters and downpipes? Gutter and downpipe maintenance is an important aspect in preserving the value of your property. Without regular gutter […]

Posted on June 16, 2016

Defects that affect the structure of a building are usually caused by the simplest of issues, which are easily remedied with a regular cyclical maintenance programme. The age old adage that prevention is better than cure rings true. The following is a list of the top 5 problems regularly encountered that could be easily prevented. […]

Posted on June 9, 2016

This example risk assessment for maintenance of flats shows the kind of approach a small business might take. It can be used as a guide to think through some of the hazards in your business and the steps you need to take to control the risks. Please note that it is not a generic risk […]

Posted on May 12, 2016

A fire in a dwelling is one of the worst catastrophes that can happen. This is an unfortunate event that can destroy lives and memories. Therefore, it’s absolutely necessary to do everything possible to protect your home. There are some measures you can take to stop a fire before it spreads un-controllably. Fire doors are […]

Posted on April 14, 2016

We have put together this guide to Electrical Safety for Landlords as the government is pretty clear about electrical safety: as a landlord, you’re obliged to ensure all electrical appliances and installations you supply are safe. How you are to interpret these obligations is less clear-cut… This guide to electrical safety for landlords aims to give you […]

Posted on April 4, 2016

Electrical Safety research has shown that some homeowners are taking a risk by not getting their electrics checked properly. This leaves them vulnerable to faulty electrical appliances and faults within their home. Each year around 43,000 fires occur within the home and over 8,170 (19%) are caused by electrical faults and 10,750 (25%) are caused […]