Welsh Law to Change
On July 15th this year the law in relation to renting in Wales will change. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act will come into force on that day and will affect landlords and tenants both current and prospective. The aim of the Act is to make renting easier for everyone but it does add new duties […]
Calvert Reconnections
This month we are delighted to showcase the charity Calvert Reconnections which is an offshoot of the 40 year old Lake District Calvert Trust, best known for providing great outdoor holidays for those with a disability. Calvert Reconnections offering is very different but shares utilising the wonderful Lake District fells and countryside as part of […]
So Lonely…….
You may not be aware, but this week has marked Loneliness Awareness week. We all know what it has felt like to be alone during the lockdowns of the pandemic or at the very least have been concerned about a loved one who was on their own during those dark days but to be lonely […]
Two rental searches for a co-parenting family
In this fast-moving market, getting a property located and then finalising the deal has never been more time pressured. Here at PLG, with over a hundred years of experience in the property market, we have rarely seen such a cut-throat market for both rental and purchase as we have been seeing in the last months. […]
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 […]