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Expert guidance on lease covenants, works and alterations on offer at leasehold webinar

Bishop & Sewell’s next legal webinar will provide Leaseholders, Freeholders and Agents with essential insig...

Health & safety

Don't Miss The Deadline! The Building Safety Act 2022

The Building Safety Act 2022 was a significant outcome of 'Building a Safer Future' consultation by the government. It aimed to reform the UK&...

Health & safety

4 Stage Fire Response Service

Health & safety

It's as simple as ABC

Nearly six years from Grenfell, the landscape has certainly started to change. The Government has introduced new statute, made amendments to exi...

Health & safety

How long does it take to get rid of Japanese knotweed?

A question often asked: How long will it take to get rid of the knotweed on my property or land? In this article, we answer this question becaus...

Health & safety

Where to begin to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act

The Building Safety Act 2022 is steadily coming into force, moving the responsibility of build and fire safety to the Health and Safety Executive and ...

Courts & Case Law

“Under New Orders: Understanding the Function of Remediation and Remediation Contribution Orders”

Introduction: With regard to building safety, readers will no doubt be aware that the first few months of the year have introduced some notable updat...

Health & safety

RICS Guidance Note Health & Safety for Residential Property Managers

Earlier this year, News on the Block, Jen Lemen BSc Hons (FRICS) of Property Elite and Annie McGrandles, FIRPM MRICS, Head of Portfolio and Block Mana...

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The road to reducing energy costs continues..

In a move to promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, the government has announced a ban on the sale of fluorescent lamps by the end...

How to reduce staff turnover by creating a positive workplace

Block management isn't for everyone. The real estate industry faces unique challenges in hiring and retaining staff, resulting in an annual turnov...

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