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Winter weather a threat to blocks of flats

Up-to-date insurance 'vital for landlords'

20th February 2012

Harsh conditions in the winter months can cause a wide variety of problems, such as disruption to the transport network and the suspension of public services.

However, another key problem is the likelihood of a property being damaged, as the water in pipes will expand if it freezes in sub-zero temperatures. This means that when it thaws, the pipes are very likely to crack, thereby causing serious damage to the building.

This recently happened at a block of flats in Hertfordshire, which was flooded in two separate incidents during the spell of cold weather earlier this...

Health and safety legislation 'not very user-friendly'

17th February 2012

Many businesses find health and safety regulations hard to understand, experts have warned.

According to Bibby Consulting & Support, legislation and guidance on the subject is not written in particularly "user-friendly" terms. This, it said, can sometimes affect the level...

Environment Agency aims to get more people signed up to flood warning service

16th February 2012

The Environment Agency (EA) has said it wants to get the number of subscribers to its flood warning service past the 1.1 million mark.

According to Lord Chris Smith, Chairman of the body, it is "committed" to getting more households signed up to the free resource.

This...

Residential rents drop in prime central London market

15th February 2012

People who are struggling to meet the cost of living in rented accommodation in the heart of London could be set to enjoy a reprieve.

According to Knight Frank, the cost of living in rented prime central London accommodation went up by more than a quarter during the 24 months to...

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