Part 2: Building regulation changes: What do they mean for us?
Part 2: In a continuation of our blog on Tuesday, we look at some of the other areas where changes are due. Ventilation The amended regulations look at ventilation in buildings. For extensions to existing buildings where we are able to use simple natural ventilation the process will be simplified and more straightforward as the […]
Part 1: Building regulation changes: What do they mean for us?
Not many people will realise that on June 15th 2022 the Building Regulations for England will be updated and amended. In the next two blogs we’re going to look at how this will affect both new build and works to existing properties. The main long-awaited changes to the Building Regs in respect of existing properties […]
The fastest rent rise in 5 years
For many of PLG’s clients the first time they get a taste of an adapted property is when we locate and adapt a property for them to rent. It provides a home to bridge the gap between moving from what is often wholly unsuitable accommodation to the ultimate forever home that they will buy. So […]
National Institute for Conductive Education (NICE)
This month we are featuring the National Institute for Conductive Education (NICE) which assists both adults and children with movement disorders caused among other things by cerebral palsy, stroke, Parkinsons and brain injury. One of the main aims for NICE is to teach people with disabilities the full range of skills required to promote an […]
Supply of rental stock has plunged by 50%
It seems that new regulations relating to energy efficiency of rented properties are creating shockwaves among landlords, such that many are selling up and cashing in. Supply of rental stock has plunged by 50% and consequently rental costs are soaring – up by as much as 15% since 2020. Source: Rightmove, the chart shows the […]
Friday 20th May is Hats for Headway day!
Friday 20th May is Hats for Headway day! The PLG team love a chance to dress up and wear a silly hat, and never more so than when it’s all in a good cause. We meet so many lovely clients who have had a brain injury and their families; we love finding and designing homes […]
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day is being marked by the Spinal Injuries Association on 13th May this year and we thought it was a good time to reflect on some of the ways we have been able to help some of our clients with SCI. We always love involving our clients in finding and adapting […]