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Project Description: Complete refurbishment of property including; kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, redecoration, plumbing, re-wriing, wooden flooring, TV fixtures (inclduing hiding cabling), wooden flooring, floor tiling.

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Project Description: Complete refurbishment of rented property including; kitchen fitting, bathroom fitting, redecoration, plumbing, re-wriing, wooden flooring, exterior landscaping, wrought iron security gates, and paved patio area.

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BPF Industry Calls for a New Housing Agenda

Source Date:  26 January 2009

A meeting on the 26 January 2009 at the British Property Federation’s London Annual Residential Conference discussed changes in the property industry to rental.  

Speakers include:

Sir Bob Kerslake, chief executive of the Homes and Communities Agency

Peter Marsh, chief executive of the Tenant Services Authority,
Fionnuala Earley, chief economist of Nationwide Building Society

Richard Blakeway, housing adviser to the Mayor of London.

With the current housing crisis leaving homes vacant due to lack of lending, and many facing repossession or negative equity, the BPF believe that long term rental provides the solution to these problems.

During the London Annual Residential Conference, items that were discussed included; changes to stamp duty, local housing allowance and a “planning system” to help the rental market and stimulate private company investment.

Changes put forward for stamp duty when buying multiple properties so that it is charged per purchases and not on the multiple amount.  This would reduce costs for large portfolio investments.

The BPF also want rental developments to be given a special financial model recognised through planning as opposed to the model used for owner occupied properties.

Direct payment of local housing allowance (LHA) was stopped in April 2008 which risks the financial management of social security tenants.  Direct payment will ensure landlords will continue to offer rental properties to financially exposed members of society.

Expert views are detailed on the BPF source article.  These views strongly vindicate changes to stamp duty, planning system, and local housing allowance, and support the view that stimulating the rental market will help to alleviate problems faced by investors caused by the current housing crisis.

Further reading on Source Article:

http://www.bpf.org.uk/newsroom/pressreleases/document/23564/industry-calls-for-new-housing-agenda

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Most of us crave for a fulfilled lifestyle, spending time with our friends and families, taking time to nurture our personal needs. In today’s society, balancing our needs against gruelling working hours and demanding responsibilities is now a hot topic for business communities.

However, focusing on the needs of generating new business can overtake any attention needed for a motivated workforce. As long as a company is providing employment opportunities, is there really any need to concentrate precious efforts, resources and expenses on flexible working opportunities?

It is important for companies to realise the fact that a motivated personnel can increase productivity and profits. It is generally understood that trained and supported workers are more likely to stay loyal to their employer going above and beyond their working obligations, subsequently increasing profits. Therefore, companies will profit by investing into work life balance offering options to address work and personal responsibilities, encouraging flexible working, and providing remote working solutions.

Work life balance does not need to be costly or time consuming. Companies can take simple steps to accommodate work life balance ethics.

1) Undertake a brief survey of peoples’ needs – form a committee to gather information regarding the flexibility requirements of your employees.

2) Mobility – promote and encourage movement within an organisation. People may not be happy in a role having skills or ambitions suited to an alternative project or role.

3) Be on the alert for any signs of stress or burnout – anyone with constant tiredness, diminishing productivity. Approach gently, perhaps suggest a vacation or a change in responsibilities.

4) Be supportive – endorse reasonable working hours and your understanding of anyone who has personal obligations. Always remember that personal obligations need to take priorty.

For further resources and helpful information, refer to the following website:

Employers and work life balance – provided by The Work Foundation - http://employersandwork-lifebalance.org.uk/

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The implementation of the EU Temporary (Agency) Workers Directive aims to offer equal treatment for contractors. The questions are;

Will this directive affect jobs in these already challenging times?

And,

Should implementation be delayed for as long as possible to help recovery of the construction industry from the affects of the recession?

Agency workers who often perform highly skilled jobs are widely used within the construction industry. Is it therefore the case that flexibility of the labour market forms part of the UK’s economic success over the past decade? Employers have previously been able to use agency workers in construction to avoid long-term costs, committing to permanent employment.

Once the directive is implemented, UK law will give agency workers more of the rights and conditions enjoyed by permanent staff.

Tim Potbury, a senior associate at Pinsent Masons says: “The effect on construction could be significant. Temporary workers are a useful way of responding to fluctuations in demand and according to the CBI, currently represent 3.1% of the UK workforce. The reduction in this flexibility means organisations will endure greater costs if they use agency workers for extended periods of time. This will probably lead to a decline in use of such workers.”

The directive’s aim is to ensure equal treatment for agency and permanent personnel; regarding working time, pay and maternity rights.

Potbury explains: “These rights will accrue only once an agency worker has been in the job for 12 weeks. Also, benefits such as sick pay or the right to join the occupational pension scheme, which recognise the long-term relationship permanent staff have with an employer, are excluded.”

The UK has three years in which to implement the directive.

Are we right in stating that the government delay implementation of the directive as late as possible, given the challenges faced by the construction industry due to the current climate.

For further information see - http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/employment/employment-agencies/consultation-2002/page30034.html

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“We employed Nick and his team for a refurbishment of the whole ground floor of our house. This included building work in the kitchen to knock through a utility room and back wall to open up the kitchen and allow folding glass doors. Firstly Nick’s quote was competitive and he also offered a lot of practical advice, which was very helpful for a couple not very experienced with building work. All the people Nick employs were unfailingly polite, friendly and helpful and I was more than happy for any or all of them to be in the house unsupervised. They all made a big effort to leave the house tidy at the end of the day and made every attempt to keep disruption to a minimum. Nick was always contactable to discuss progress, either at the house or on the phone, and there were no hidden costs or surprises at the end. We are very happy with the quality of the work - the house looks great - and I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick to anyone considering having building work done.” REVIEWED BY MICHAEL MCCARTHY on Jan 22, 2008

“Blackthorne Building fitted a new bathroom whilst also accommodating structural changes to the layout of the property. The work by Nick and the sub-contractors was carried out to a high standard and any required changes due to limitations in the building were discussed in advance. There were also a number of suggestions that we were able to take on board to enhance both the look and the performance of the bathroom. We were more than happy to leave keys with Nick for access which made things a lot easier. In addition Nick was able to sort out a few ad-hoc problems, namely clearing a blocked drain that was due to be inspected and arranging for doors to be hung elsewhere in the property. I would certainly recommend Nick as the standard of work was high and the cost was more than competitive.” REVIEWED BY JON TAGG on Jan 22, 2008

We found Nick through the problemsolved website and we are extremely happy with the service he provided. Nick completely refurbished our bathroom and both he and his team were extremely reliable, honest and professional at all times. It was refreshing to have someone straight up who does what he says he is going to do so to this end I would highly recommend Nick and the Blackthorne team. In fact he is hopefully going to install our new kitchen on the back of this! Jeff Hardie, Tufnell Park, London N19 REVIEWED BY JEFF HARDIE on May 12, 2008

I, too, have had work done by this company, they completely refurbished my kitchen. I, of course, wanted the impossible but Nick was very patient and made suggestions which enabled me to have the work done as close to my dreams as possible. The finish is beautiful and the carpenter made me bespoke units as the measurements were odd.- REVIEWED BY FRANCOPHLE on Nov 21, 2007

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