What are the Different Kinds of Retirement Property
There are now 705 million people on the planet who are over 65. With this in mind, it’s unsurprising that a variety of different forms of retirement property have taken shape over the years. Here are some of the key types of retirement properties that you can find here in the UK and some of their distinctive features. Sheltered housing Sheltered housing is a form of accommodation which allows elderly residents to live independently. It usually takes the form of self-contained flats and, unlike many conventional blocks of flats, features an array of different communal facilities for residents to enjoy. This…
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Changes To CDM Requirements Part 2: The Implications
These regulations came into force on 6th April 2015 but for most projects already underway these have been managed under interim measures with the existing parties being employed, however as of 6th October 2015 all projects both new and existing will have to be managed under the New Regulations. There was, just before and for a while after, some speculation on the effect and actual practical management of the new Regulations, however, new guidance has been published and initial draft documents have been issued giving a clear picture:- The Key changes are as follows: All projects must have:- a) A written…
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Changes To CDM Requirements 2015 – Part 1: The Key Changes
You might have heard that as of the 6th of April 2015 that there are new changes to the CDM regulations for health and safety. The cut-off date for current projects to comply with the new 2015 regulations is 6th of October 2015, allowing enough time for the necessary changes to be made. CDM (or Construction, Design and Management) regulations refer to the rules which are there in place to protect everyone, from the people who will be carrying out the construction to those who will eventually populate the structure. The new requirements are not too far removed from the 2007…
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