Preparing for University - Student Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Preparing for University - Student Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Now that the A Level results have been released, students will be planning for the next phase of their academic lives. Whilst none of us know what the next few months will bring, universities and academic institutions will be set on creating a safe, clean and vibrant place to live by ensuring that ‘COVID-secure’ measures are in place.

Before moving to university it is important to ensure that the Government guidelines issued by Public Health England, the NHS and Foreign & Commonwealth Office and check the protocols put in place by the university.

How can you protect yourself from COVID-19?

The most effective method of protecting yourself and others is to social distance. Also ensure that you have very strict cleaning and hygiene protocols in place - wash your hands regularly and keep surfaces clean.

Personal waste, for example, tissues and face coverings (disposable masks) should be placed securely within disposable rubbish bags. These bags must be placed into another bag, tied securely and kept separate from other waste. This should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual property waste bin. Other household waste can be disposed of as normal.

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Businesses can Survive and Thrive Post-Lockdown and beyond
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Businesses can Survive and Thrive Post-Lockdown and beyond

Helping You to Reset your Business has become our Mission

Inspired by the dedication, tenacity, determination, ability to adapt of the letting agents we have been working with pre-Lockdown and everyone we talked to and communicated to during Lockdown and post-lockdown, we have changed the way we work and have also changed and evolved.
In September 2020 we will be launching a set of programmes which will look at Business Continuity Planning (BCP). The inspiration comes from our Solution Focused Training initiative where training provides participants with an objective & an outcome.
The BCP will focus on adding value to your letting agency, making subtle changes and thinking beyond Coronavirus.
Our training sessions have been developed with detail in mind - so we can focus on the questions asked and provide you with the answers you need. Our new resources will also help you and your team to navigate complex changes.

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Key Government Guidance for Letting Agents - Part II
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Key Government Guidance for Letting Agents - Part II

As we move into month 5 since the UK went into full-scale lockdown, further restrictions were reintroduced for Greater Manchester, East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire. People from separate households in these areas are not allowed to mix with each other in their homes or gardens, or in pubs and restaurants. In Leicester, A local lockdown has been in place for several weeks, restrictions are also in place on household visits.

Every day the Government issues information relating to the impact of Covid-19 on different aspects of life in the UK. It is challenging enough to deal with the day to day running of a letting agency and It is too much information for any one individual to read and absorb, as well as implement to not only ensure personal safety but also professional.

We hope the following links will provide some assistance in navigating some of the aspects that need to be dealt with.

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Government Launches Consultation on New Code of Practice for the Property Sector
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Government Launches Consultation on New Code of Practice for the Property Sector

Today the government launched its Consultation on a new Code of Practice (COP) which will be the central point of the work undertaken by the new industry regulator, yet to be appointed.

The COP will set the standards and benchmark with a mission to promote a higher element of faith in the property sector. There are references to transparency currently addressed by the CMA and Trading Standards, Referral Fees, Client Money Protection Regulations, Redress and Complaints, along with the collection and management of data.

This New COP will apply to :

  • Property Sales/Purchases

  • Property Lettings and Property Management

  • Property Auctions

  • Property Guardians, a new initiative used by Landlords, commercial and residential

  • Rent-to-rent

  • International property agents and brokers

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