Social housing plays a crucial role in providing affordable, secure and safe homes for individuals and families across the UK. The quality and sustainability of this sector of housing has been under close scrutiny in recent...
“It’s not lifestyle” Recommendations for damp and mould problems in social housing The October 2021 report conducted by the Housing Ombudsman Service has changed the way landlords should deal with the effects of damp and mould...
Ensuring your property is damp-free before going Green Last month, the UK Government announced that homeowners or residential landlords in England are eligible to apply for a Green Homes Grant – a contribution towards the cost...
As the winter nights draw in and the temperature outside drops you may start to notice condensation on your windows and across cold surfaces in your home. Moisture is caused by everyday living, from cooking to...
Being a landlord has many advantages. It’s a great way to earn an income, a lot of maintenance work is tax deductible and the money you’re getting from your tenants can offer long-term security. This doesn’t...
If you look out the window during winter, chances are that you will be familiar with the sight of condensation. While this is very common and is difficult to avoid when it’s freezing cold outside, condensation isn’t...
Because there’s a greater temperature difference between the warm interior of our homes and the cooler outdoors, condensation often becomes more of a problem during winter. One of the biggest issues with this is that we...
Kitchens can become very humid whilst cooking, making hot drinks and washing up. Moisture is formed by boiling kettles, steam coming from hot food, hot water in washing up bowls and excess moisture coming out of...
Bathrooms are one of the most humid rooms in a home. Moisture from a hot shower or bath is released which then mixes with the cold air and forms condensation on your windows, mirrors and any...
Condensation is perhaps the most common form of dampness in buildings, and dampness caused by condensation can lead to peeling decorations, unhealthy living conditions and potentially risky mould growth. Help is at hand here at Peter...