Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/21/a-world-first-devon-calls-victory-in-27-year-war-on-termites After 27 years of efforts, the termite colony in Saunton, Devon, has been officially declared eradicated, marking a world first in termite control.…
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10356241/Leylandii-row-sees-Scottish-couple-win-battle-neighbours-trees-chopped-down.html A Scottish couple, George and his wife, successfully won a battle to have their neighbor’s 36ft leylandii trees cut down after claiming the…
Link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/couple-left-200000-repair-bill-25800803 A couple faced a £200,000 repair bill after their home flooded twice, prompting them to share tips on protecting homes from flooding. Experts…
Link: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/12/leasehold-scandal-taylor-wimpey-to-remove-ground-rent-doubling-clauses-after-watchdog-intervention/ The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has been enacted in England and Wales, introducing new protections for leaseholders, such as easier access to…
Link: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2021/12/23/building-collapses-after-foundation-blunders/ Iproject Cheshire Limited faced legal consequences after a partial building collapse in Didsbury due to unsafe excavation practices that undermined the foundations. The…
Link: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/19763483.peckham-rye-dangerous-block-flats-demolished/ A dangerous block of flats in Peckham Rye is set to be demolished. The decision comes due to safety concerns. Residents are being…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/news/lloyds-building-architect-and-rshp-founder-richard-rogers-dies/5115327.article Richard Rogers, the architect behind the Lloyds Building and founder of RSHP, has passed away. His contributions to architecture and design have been…
Link: https://www.building.co.uk/news/government-slaps-help-to-buy-ban-on-rydon-homes-because-of-sister-firms-work-at-grenfell/5115299.article The government has imposed a ban on Rydon Homes’ participation in the Help to Buy scheme due to the company’s association with its…
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-59668371 Flat owners in Ripon face a £100,000 demolition bill due to a sinkhole, with their insurer Aviva refusing to pay out, leaving them…
Link: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/insight/grenfell-tower-inquiry-diary-week-59-recent-tests-have-apparently-shown-it-continued-to-burn-for-20-minutes-after-a-flame-was-taken-away-73658 The Grenfell Tower Inquiry has revealed significant failures in the refurbishment, management, and fire safety protocols leading up to the tragic fire, with…
