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Are you following the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims?
On 1 October 2017 the new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims came into effect.
Home ownership: can we stop the downward spiral?
As home ownership continues to plummet, new solutions are needed to stop the downward spiral.
York Community Stadium Project voted “Property Deal of the Year” at Property Week’s 2018 annual awards
Devonshires are delighted to announce that the York Community Stadium Project was voted “Property Deal of the Year” at Property Week’s 2018 annual awards.
Labour’s Social Housing Green Paper Praises Efforts Made by Housing Associations
Labour’s social housing green paper, released last week, praises the effort Housing Associations have put into delivering affordable housing under increasingly difficult circumstances.
Developers and RPs need to gear up for a rise in electrical vehicles
As the government seeks to boost the numbers of electrical vehicles, there will need to be a big gear change in the way properties and infrastructure are developed and managed.
Tesla and Amazon are redefining what a home is
Our needs are changing at a phenomenal rate both in the workplace and at home, so planners and developers must keep up to avoid an influx of defunct buildings.
Social Housing: 10 Challenges Facing Registered Providers
Following one of the sector’s most eventful years, registered providers (RPs) continue to face many hurdles.
How to recover a debt from beginning to end: part four
If your business is suffering from late payments, there are vital steps you need to take to help you recover your debt as quickly as possible.
Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
Local Authorities currently have statutory duties to those who are homeless, eligible and in priority need.
How to recover a debt from beginning to end: part three
If your business is suffering from late payments, there are vital steps you need to take to help you recover your debt as quickly as possible.
Striking a balance
Alasdair Muir discusses the role of digital technology in improving tenant satisfaction and why housing associations shouldn’t lose sight of more traditional ways to enhance customer service.
Lift manufacturer recovers aged debt of more than £17,000 within 7 days
With our support a lift manufacturer has recovered an aged debt together with accrued interest, without the need to issue legal proceedings.