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During the Winter months, property owners and occupiers face a number of increased risks. Large escape of water losses are especially common, with wintry conditions and freezing temperatures leading to burst pipes, cracked water tanks and blocked drains. Even more common minor problems, such as boiler breakdowns, can result in significant disruption, costing valuable time … Read more
NHS Test and Trace is a key part of the country’s ongoing COVID-19 response. The Government announced that designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff to help break the chains of transmission of Coronavirus. From 24 September, if your … Read more
It goes without saying that there has been a huge amount of change so far this year. Has your existing broker supported you through this unprecedented period? Are you now over-insured from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? There has never been a better time to review your existing insurance programme. Please contact us today … Read more
Jon Graham, Owner of Dwell Estate and Lettings Agency in Leeds explains the implications of HMO’s versus traditional buy to let properties or property portfolios and commercial Real Estate portfolios. HMO stands for a “House in Multiple Occupancy”. This refers to a privately owned building which is rented out to tenants individually on a bedroom-by-bedroom … Read more
Electrical Installation Certificates are relevant to home owners, those purchasing and selling homes and potential clients who invest in UK Real Estate who are holding assets, disposing or acquiring assets. Horner Blakey work closely with Quittance Legal Services. Here Quittance Director Chris Salmon answers questions around Electrical Installation Certificates (EIC): Missing EIC – What are … Read more
Horner Blakey Insurance Brokers continue to be proud sponsors of the Property Investors Awards. With previous award winners gaining national recognition for their work and aligning themselves with excellence, amongst other things, they’ve been able to add credibility to their business and attract more funding for future property deals. The Property Investors Awards are continuing with … Read more
Being in isolation may cause heighten anxiety for some people – and even after lockdown measures are eased the idea of reconnecting with the outside world may provoke other anxieties. Whether you have previously experienced anxiety or not, there are several things you can do to help your mental wellbeing at home: Be safe and … Read more
New Government guidance has been issued for employers to help them get their businesses safely back up and running. Please visit the Government site by clicking here. These guides cover a range of different types of work. Many businesses operate more than one type of workplace, such as an office, factory and fleet of vehicles. … Read more
The spread of Coronavirus is an unprecedented global crisis and we appreciate this is an extremely difficult time for businesses and individuals with huge change to normal life. At Horner Blakey we want to provide as much help as possible during this difficult time. Please find below some links containing information that you may find … Read more
As the deadly Wuhan Coronavirus continues to spread, concern is growing among travellers with bookings for China and other east Asian countries later this year. As of 26 February 2020, there have been 2,666 deaths and over tens of thousands of confirmed cases in China alone. Around 600,000 British travellers visit mainland China each year. … Read more
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