Now that the ban on tenant evictions has been lifted, landlords are being warned that thousands of Section 21 notices could be invalid because of issues with paperwork. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows landlords to end an assured shorthold tenancy without the requirement...
While installing a perimeter fence around your commercial property and investing in high-quality locks are both excellent measures to protect premises, a layered approach to security can be more effective. Using different solutions and integrating them as part of a professional installation so that they...
Commercial refrigeration systems can quickly become leaky. However, they don't need to be. Indeed, business owners are often unaware of how much refrigerant leaks are actually costing them. By adopting some best practice techniques, food retailers, distributors, and their contractors can significantly reduce the amount of...
Almost half of the tenants privately renting property have not had a gas and heating safety check in the past year. Despite this being a legal requirement for landlords, essential for the safety of renters, huge numbers have not had a safety test on their...
If you work in the catering, botanical, pharmaceutical or retail industries, a refrigerated storage unit is essential to your business operations. Unlike regular refrigerators, these units are built specifically with businesses in mind, and therefore, they offer benefits that other units don’t. Most units also come...
We all depend on electricity to keep our homes and businesses running, but with it comes the risk of electrocution and fires. Electrical fires cause serious health injuries, death, property loss, etc., and it is crucial that you learn how to avoid them. Here are the...
Winter is finally over, and the weather is getting warmer. Many of us will be giving our homes a nice spring cleaning, but ensure that you do the same to your workspace. Deep cleaning and organising your place of business every so often helps you...
As more businesses reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions, firms are being urged to have their water systems checked because of an increased risk of Legionella. Environmental health teams up and down the country have issued the plea because the risk of the bacteria being...
Whether you are running a large or small enterprise, you cannot afford to have burglars breaking into your place of business. Therefore, you must invest resources into ensuring that your business is protected at all times. Here are five steps that you can take to burglar-proof...
In line with the Government’s ambition to achieve net-zero by 2050, many car buyers are now considering an electric vehicle (EV), which holds true for firms operating fleets. To ensure their company vehicles are recharged and ready to work, and staff with EVs can conveniently...
Whether you’re facilities manager (FM) for a single or multi-site operation, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all buildings are operating perfectly and those using them remain safe and secure at all times. While this may mean managing security and cleaning teams, as an FM, you’ll...
When it comes to protecting your property, it makes sense to fully acknowledge what needs to be done to increase levels of security and then find the most appropriate solutions. To that end, installing CCTV can be a huge benefit, both in terms of being a...
If you use hot and cold water systems in your business, you need to pay extra attention to plumbing and water treatment, especially Legionella testing. Legionella bacteria are responsible for a wide range of illnesses, including the fatal Legionnaire’s disease, which causes 200-250 deaths annually...
There's a lot to stay on top of when it comes to running a commercial business. From air conditioning and refrigeration maintenance to conducting a complete electrical systems check, it's essential to keep on top of your engineering. However, when was the last time you looked...
