In this guest blog Ian Skinner of Diverse Cleaning Company South Ltd discusses the importance of deep cleaning ducting in commercial kitchens. He has seen from his own personal experience how businesses trying to save money in this area have paid a high price in the long run. Fire prevention. For a fire to occur 3 [...]
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The Community Infrastructure Levy Explained

Since its introduction by the last government, the Community Infrastructure Levy has been a source of some confusion. Clarification on the levy, which came into effect on 6 April 2010 having been introduced by the Planning Act 2008, was recently issued by the Department for Communities and Local Government, which should make things clearer for [...]
Capital Allowances on Doors?

Are capital allowances available on the purchase and fitting of doors? One of the useful things about studying “Google Analytics” for your website is that it does let you know what questions potential clients are looking for when searching the internet for answers. One question which appears to be regularly asked is whether doors attract [...]
Squatter Law Changes

s144. Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 With effect from the 1st September 2012, the law in England and Wales on squatting in residential properties has become much stronger. It has always been a criminal offence to squat in someone’s home and property owners could also bring civil actions to remove squatters [...]
Buildings Insurance – Policies in Joint Names

Denise Green v 180 Archway Road Management Co Ltd 2012 This July 2012 Lands Tribunal case (not to be confused with the LVT) appears to have set a new precedent as far as the arranging of buildings insurance is concerned. If the lease contains a clause expressly stating that any buildings insurance policy needs to [...]

