Importance of repair and maintenance projects to avoid incidents
March 12, 2009
The executive of health and safety department recently launched a campaign in the land of Scotland in order to raise safest and health awareness among those people who are involved in developing property. The HSE inspector i.e. Jim Skilling stated that, over the last year around 38 people died in Great Britain due to poor planned projects. Moreover, there were many people that were injured due to poor safety and health practises. He further stated saying that, it does not matter if you are a developer or renovator or a property investor, every person has to play an equal role in reducing the number of tragic incidents.
Moreover, the HSE has also worked successfully with its stakeholders from all across the building industry to develop this specific campaign. In addition, Chris Tisi, who controls the campaign of stakeholder group, stated that safety is the most integral part of a project. He also said that, in his experience, a healthy and a safe site is a victorious site.
It is well known that safety and health both are equally important. It does not matter how small or big, your property development may be, both the aspects of safety and health must be run in a development smoothly, and must not be compromised at any cost.
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Proprietor of unattended premises? Your premises could be endangered
March 5, 2009
Unoccupied commercial property sloped down from ten percent to thirteen percent during the period March 2007 to October 2008.
Unattended properties are largely prone to fire, nasty damages, break open pipes, anti social behaviour, thefts and graffiti, stated Security Park.
Norwich Union, Orbis Property Protection and the British Institute of Facilities Management had held a conference to emphasise on the sense of duties and incumbencies for the protection and guarding of deserted and unoccupied realty estates.
Representatives and ambassadors of all concerned organisation attended the colloquium. They were informed about the dangers and hazards of unoccupied or not in use acres. They were also guided on the health and safety measures companies should religiously advocate for.
The website also stated that, if the real estate proprietor does not act in accordance with the desired legal contracts and requirements, then the administrator or director of the barren land or isolated buildings will have to face legal issues.
Orbis provides customers of Norwich Union Insurance, with a number of services like applicability and maintenance. Patrons can take help of the advantages and services offered by the above said organisation. With the assistance of these services, the administrator or the owner of the property can successfully deal with its empty estates.
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Property development industry, ‘ignorant’ about health and safety measures
March 4, 2009
Health and Safety Executives (HSE) campaign aims at people who are working in the property development sector. HSE says that it intends to increase the awareness and responsibility among people working in the sector.
Last year, over 38 people had lost their lives in construction refurbishment, maintenance and repair as reported by the organisation.
It is the liability of property renovators, investors and developers to cut down on the number of destructions and accidents that happen in this sector.
Bob Blackman, from Unite Union, reported that the size of the property should not be a matter of concern. What should really matter is the health and safety of the employees that helps in the smooth and successful running of the organisation. It should not be treated as a cost that needs to be slashed down.
According to HSE, people who are at the moment working in the property development sector are oblivious and unaware of the legal obligations which fall under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
Companies who try to cut down on the costs of health and safety could find their corporation in trouble in the long run, stated Ted Kenrick, technical and risk solutions manager at Norwich Union Risk Services (NURS).
People who work in the property developments and are responsible for shouldering safety may find the NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Safety and Health very vital for expanding their knowledge.
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New property in the UK is now ‘more reasonably priced’
March 2, 2009
According to the recent figures available, an increasing number of prospective property buyers in the United Kingdom are considering purchasing a new home because of the dip in property prices.
As suggested by the data, in the United Kingdom, the cost of new-build homes fell by 2.1% in the month of January. This takes the annual decline rate down to 13.1%, which is the largest ever-recorded annual price fall.
To counter the economic downturn and falling property prices, most developers are now marketing and offering new homes at prices that have been the most affordable ever seen for over three years in the United Kingdom.
Additionally, based on figures released last week by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, lending has almost fallen to an 8 year low.
However, the drop in property prices is not bad news for everyone. Northern Ireland’s social housing tenants who want to live in the few mixed areas have something to cheer for by the decline in property prices.
More than 90% of Northern Ireland’s public housing remains segregated after the Good Friday agreement, some 11 years back. The houses or estates are marked out as either Protestant or Catholic by murals and flags.
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Inverurie development attracts locals
February 22, 2009
ANEW north-east development is proving highly successful with record sale of 75% of first two phases within a short period.
Construction of apartments at Cala Homes’ Priory Park development in Inverurie is likely to start in next few weeks.
The old North Street landmark will be replaced by beautiful new properties, providing modern homes to those residents who remained loyal to market town, Inverurie. A luxury show flat will be ready by the spring to demonstrate style which has already become very popular with potential buyers.
The development is also more appealing as it lends scope for trading up or down and yet remains in the community which reaps all benefits of rural living in the close vicinity of city.
It is interesting to note that many buyers are local, majority of which is trading down to smaller homes, and also those aspiring to climb first rung of property ladder.
Marketing director, Andrea Joyce, of Cala Homes North is delighted to note that development is quite appealing to locals. He remarked that Inverurie is a lovely community, is loyal to the town and has great spirit and sense of identity.
According to Joyce, company is confident that new development will be popular choice among locals and apartments will be ideal for investors. He believes that new development is offering big opportunity to those who would not like to move into Aberdeen but still like urban-like living.
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