Recent Articles in Problems and Complaints Checklists

National Housing Federation – England short of four million homes
May 21, 2018

Numerous housing charities are demanding that the Government take proper action to challenge the lack of housing in England. This comes ahead of the publication of a social housing green paper and following research, published by the National Housing Federation and performed by Heriot-Watt University, which reveals that England’s housing shortfall is around 4 million.

Code of practice for product recalls in wake of Grenfell tragedy
May 10, 2018

The government has launched a new code of practice, albeit voluntary, providing clear guidance for retailers needing to recall faulty products, in the first major announcement from the new Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Are you flushing money down the drain due to a leaky toilet?
Mar 19, 2018

As the nation recovers from freezing temperatures wreaking havoc on our plumbing systems, attention is now turning to our toilets – which WaterSafe warns could be flushing money down the drain.

Theresa May launches new planning rules
Mar 6, 2018

This Monday Prime Minister, Theresa May, launched a host of new planning rules in a bid to boost the number of houses being built in England. Below is a summary of the changes, plus the thoughts of industry experts Savills and few of my own comments.

Property and politics – what's going on?
Nov 17, 2017

There are a few interesting consultations, working groups and calls for evidence in the world of property, politics and housing. I though it would be useful to provide you with a simple breakdown of the various proposals and how, if possible, you can get involved...