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The Property Franchise Group has agreed a five-year strategic partnership with Let Alliance and HomeLet. TPFG has agreed an exclusive deal for its 15 agency brands and their 150,000-strong lettings book with the PIB-Barbon owned referencing and insurance businesses that offers its franchisees, landlords and tenants access to the Vision Plus portal that gives them access to several services. TPFG’s Gareth Samples said: “We manage more properties than any other group in the United Kingdom, through 900 franchised territories. It is my role to negotiate deals that understand our scale, and benefit each of our franchisees by giving…

A landlord in Bristol has been fined £6,000 after council officers uncovered 19 breaches of housing regulations during an inspection of a privately rented flat, Bristol Live has reported. The property, located within one of the city’s 12 central wards covered by Bristol City Council’s private rented property licensing scheme, was found to have failed fire safety standards and had not been properly maintained.  Issues identified included damp, rotten floorboards, ill-fitting doors and windows and missing or broken fixtures, including an oven handle and bathroom door handle. Officers also noted the absence of a wash basin in the toilet and…

The lifeguard, safety and facilities hub at West Wittering includes an elevated lifeguard lookout, new and improved public toilets, a dedicated medical suite for immediate first aid, accessible changing rooms and a central management space for the beach safety team. The project was a collaborative effort, with Cover Storey Architects designing the building and King and Drury Construction constructing it. A priority throughout the scheme was to create a functional structure that also respected and blended with the West Wittering coastline. West Wittering is home to a number of A-listers including actress Kate Winslet, perhaps best known for her role…

Wednesday 16 April 2025 10:40 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The UK’s five largest business groups have warned that the government’s flagship workers’ rights package will be “deeply damaging” to the UK’s growth prospects and will worsen living standards in the UK. In a co-ordinated effort, Britain’s ‘Big Five’ business groups have taken the unusual step of writing to all members of the House of Lords, urging peers to scrutinise and reform five key elements of the Employment Rights Bill which they said…

Lamont Farm Project in Erskine, Renfrewshire said that ‘without help’ the ‘future of the farm is in serious jeopardy’ and they ‘won’t be able to say open for much longer’. In a Facebook post, the beloved facility said its ‘footfall is down’ which has led to a ‘dramatic decrease in donations’. READ MORE: More than £41k raised for farm project on brink of closure They also revealed ‘costs are higher’ than ‘ever’ at the farm, claiming it costs around £50,000 to keep the venue ‘afloat’ each year. Due to the issues, the popular community farm has issued an urgent plea for help. …

By Matt BooseyWithout wanting to get ahead of myself and before we start trying to run before we can walk, I think it is fair to say that the start of April has been fairly encouraging so far hasn’t it?Given that Gareth Ainsworth has had limited training time with a group of players lacking in confidence, plus the fact that two home fixtures have bookended back-to-back long away trips (when aren’t they for us?) to Salford and Chesterfield in a matter of four days, six points from four fixtures seems like a solid return.Manager Gareth Ainsworth could easily have eight…

Tom Bill Rents look set to continue rising as the supply-demand imbalance in the market widens. With various reports confirming that a growing number of landlords are fleeing the PRS in light of yet more tax and regulatory changes, rental prices remain on an upward trajectory – and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. “Upwards pressure on rents is likely to intensify as landlords leave the sector due to tougher green regulations, higher mortgage costs and the impact of the Renters Rights Bill, which makes it harder to regain possession of a property,” said Tom Bill, head of UK residential…

Image Credit: Getty Images Late actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at just 39 years old earlier this year. Now that her cause of death has been determined, Trachtenberg’s health has made headlines. On February 26, 2025, the New York Police Department responded to a 911 call around 8 a.m. in Manhattan, where Trachtenberg was found dead in a 51-story apartment complex located on Central Park South, New York City. According to The New York Post, the 911 call reported a woman experiencing cardiac arrest. “Upon arrival, officers observed…

Beechmount Residents Collective have installed signs across the area calling on dog owners to act responsibly Source link

The full list of 85 musculoskeletal health conditions which can qualify for you for PIP22:42, 16 Apr 2025Updated 22:42, 16 Apr 2025People severely affected by conditions on the list can qualify for PIP(Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)More than three million people will have more money in their pockets this April after the PIP rate rose by 1.7% this month. Increases will also help those on the attendance allowance and disability living allowance.Benefit payments will however be paid on slightly different dates in April due to the Easter bank holidays. Those expecting a payment on Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21 will…