Once, being a Private Landlord was a career path that was lucrative and relatively minimal when it came to its demands. Aside from ensuring your property was aesthetically pleasing and collecting rental payments at the end of the month, being a Landlord was a pretty straightforward investment. However, over the past decade, the UK Government
The National Fire Chiefs Association, a body campaigning for improvement and development in the fire safety industry, is calling on businesses to review their fire safety setups in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. With new ways of working introduced due to social distancing rules, we have seen a huge change in fire risks to buildings.
Private rental properties make up 20% of all homes in the UK. This is because the rental setup creates a way for people to have a home they want if they can’t afford or don’t want to buy one. And; from the Landlord’s point of view, renting out a house can be a rather
This week, we continue our ‘Meet the Team’ series, shining the spotlight on Max Lloyd-Hughes; Fire and Safety expert and integral cog in the Twenty4 wheel! As we enter our 7th week in lockdown, we thought we would catch up with Max, allowing our blog readers to learn more about him, his role and how
Although the news is filled with stories of local businesses being broken into and stolen from, as business owners we simply never think it is going to happen to us. That’s until it does. With 1 in 3 companies experiencing a security issue of some sort during their time in business, such statistics cannot
Whether you are moving into your first office or relocating due to growth, the process of moving office comes with many tasks. From setting up desks and phones to ensuring everyone who needs access has it, the list goes one. However, one thing many businesses forget to do when moving is to make sure they
Your place of work needs to be a productive, safe environment in which staff members feel comfortable. This is why ensuring business properties are 'fire-safe' is essential. Below, we look at ways you can prevent fires at work. Conduct your annual fire risk assessments While there are hundreds of ways you reduce the risk of
Burglary impacts 175,000 people every year in Britain, with the risk of an unwanted intruder entering your property being something all of us want to reduce. This is why as a nation, we are becoming more aware of products, services and tactics that can safeguard our properties, the people in them and the contents of
The home sits at the centre of family life, being the place where you and your loved ones should be able to relax and feel safe after a long day at work or school. This is why as a homeowner you will inevitably want to protect your humble abode in any way that you can,
From ensuring a constant flow of income into the bank account to managing the day-to-day tasks of your employees, being a business owner comes with varied duties and responsibilities. However, it is essential that as a business owner, you never overlook the subject of safety, doing all you can to keep your office, equipment,
