Freedom Day - Covid Guidelines for Letting Agents
The Year 2020 has rolled into 2021. It is 16 months since the UK went into the very first Lockdown and on Monday 19th July 2021, England (Scotland, Wales & Ireland have set their own timetables) moves into Step 4 of the Government’s intention to restore a “sense of normality”. “Freedom Day”, as it is being referred to by the spin doctors of Government, is being faced with excitement and trepidation. The country is split on whether we should “just get on with it” or take a more cautious approach to relaxing back into being able to live as close to a normal life as possible. However, the personal opinion is one thing, but businesses are having to consider how they will move forward on Monday when restrictions such as compulsory mask-wearing, social distancing and venue check-in, will be lifted.
The six key steps for all businesses are as follows:-
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Perform Covid-19 risk assessments
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Turn away people with Covid symptoms
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Provide adequate ventilation
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Keep stringent cleaning regimes
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Enable NHS app check-in
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka targeted by Racists
We live in age where Diversity should be embraced and celebrated, however, after the loss England faced in the England v Italy Euros final Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho werebtargetd by racists. This is all because they happened to miss penalties. The fact that these players have put their heart and soul into playing for England to get us to the final should be celebrated.
On Social Media Marcus Rashford has been on the receiving end of thousands of negative comments and his mural in Manchester was defaced and vandalised. Over the last 48 hours people have been visiting Rashford’s mural, placing hearts on the wall and writing messages of love and support. Although Rashford has faced these racist comments before, he continues to stand tall, and even wrote a heartfelt message on how sorry he was to have disappointed the country and. Yet, the fact still remains that just because Rashford, Saka and Sanchos are vilified because of the colour of their skin.
From Trainer to Student - Susie Crolla's Point of View
It has been said that there is nothing worse than a teacher or trainer sitting in on a training session but wearing a different hat, that of a learner. There's a feeling that a trainer can often approach being in a classroom with an air of arrogance - of knowing it all, yet being on the receiving end of learning is quite rewarding and most definitely very relaxing.
Over the last 2 and a half years, after 30 years of delivering training, I decided to venture back into formal education - first to complete the GDL and then in January of this year to start the LPC.
I remember being very excited when I received formal offers to the universities I applied to and even more excited when I ventured back into the lecture rooms for the very first time. I had of course been on training courses in a wide range of different subjects, but I had not studied a qualification since the early 90s.
I am formally trained and traditionally taught, therefore, I have witnessed a huge amount of change in education - from delivering very to the psychological aspects of both teaching/training to learning, so my approach to both has evolved dramatically. So being in the classroom is a privilege and quite extraordinary for someone who talks for a living and is required to deliver results, inspire, motivate and encourage.
Right to Rent and EU Settlement Status Q and A
As the deadline for applying for EU Settlement Status approaches, immigration enforcement officials will begin giving EU citizens who live in the UK a 28-day warning to apply to remain. However, the Home Office will allow people indefinite time to complete an application for settled status if they have a reasonable excuse for delay.
The following questions were asked but letting agents attending the Rightmove Webinar presented by Susie and may prove useful.
1. When will the government issue new guidance on EU Settlement?
18th June 2021
2. Is there a time limit for tenants to prove status?
There is a time limit for the tenants to prove their status. Tenants have until the 30th of June 2021 to apply for the EU settlement scheme.
3. What can a letting agent do with the share code? i.e., should we be scanning it etc or simply having site of the code and continuing?
A letting agent should have a copy of the tenants share coded or original documents as well as their passports photocopied very clearly. Letting agents then must keep the documents during their tenancy and for one year after.