From 27 October 2025, social landlords in England must adhere to strict timelines when reporting damp, mould, or other emergency hazards. Meeting the deadlines is important, but the real aim is simple. Keep people safe, act quickly and communicate clearly. Understanding Awaab’s Law and Landlord Responsibilities Awaab’s Law introduces clear requirements for how landlords respond […]
In the wake of the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 — caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s social housing flat — the UK government introduced Awaab’s Law. This new legislation aims to hold landlords more accountable for addressing serious hazards like damp and mould promptly and effectively. If you’re […]
A schedule of condition surveys is a thorough record of how a building is right now. People typically conduct these surveys before signing leases, initiating construction, or engaging in other transactions that could impact the property. These reports help keep disagreements from happening by making it clear how a building looked at a certain point. […]
As RICS Chartered Surveyors, we utilise Calcium carbide testing to provide an understanding of the potential Total Moisture Content of a particular aggregate or material. This straightforward and effective testing method can be a useful tool in telling you whether part of a property is potentially “wet” or indeed, dry. What is Calcium Carbide? Calcium […]
Relative humidity (RH) plays a crucial role in condensation, which occurs when water vapour in the air cools and changes from gas to liquid form. This is called the Dew Point. Understanding Relative Humidity Relative humidity is an accurate measure of the amount of water vapour in the air compared to the maximum amount that […]
Buying a home is likely to be the biggest single investment you make in your lifetime, and therefore, it is important to understand issues that may be affecting the structure now or at some point in the future. Subsidence refers to the sinking or settling of the substrate (ground) caused by a combination of natural […]
A schedule of condition is a formally drafted document that records the condition of a property or built asset at a specific point in time. At the beginning of a lease, one typically procures a schedule of conditions. The main purpose of the schedule is to provide a detailed inventory of the property’s condition, including […]
Entering into a Full Repair and Insuring (FRI) lease is a significant commitment that can have far-reaching implications for both the landlord and tenant. This type of lease places substantial responsibilities on tenants for maintaining the property’s condition and arranging insurance coverage. Before signing an FRI lease, it is crucial to understand the implications and […]
We are delighted to announce that John Jackson has been appointed a Chartered Member of the Institute, providing expert witness services to both residential and commercial clients. The Expert Witness Institute sets the benchmark for excellence for an expert witness and is the leading professional membership body for expert witnesses in the UK. John commented: […]
Entering into a Full Repair and Insuring (FRI) lease is a significant commitment that can have far-reaching implications for both the Landlord and the Tenant. It is important to understand that a Lease is just like any other form of Contract. This particular type of lease places substantial responsibility on the Tenant for ensuring that […]
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