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Staffing & the Summer of Discontent
In 1978-79 we had the Winter of Discontent, when bitterly cold temperatures coincided with more than 2,000 strikes, bringing the country to its knees in the process. Fast forward 43 years and we’re staring at a similar situation. Exceptionally hot, dry weather has arrived at the same time as the school holidays and a post … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

Have you ever felt unsafe going to a property appointment alone?
If you’re reading this you’ll be in the property industry and have probably visited a property alone. Have you ever felt uncomfortable or dreaded going? An incredibly sad and scary situation happened in 1986. Ed was an agent during this time and knew Suzy’s boss well… “On the last Monday of July 1986, in broad … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

A busy summer for social housing
Although we can’t ignore the revolving door at Conservative HQ, we can choose to focus on more affirming news instead. Social and affordable housing providers are committed to improving communities, whether that’s through new housing, the retrofitting of energy efficient measures in existing homes or by looking at a more holistic approach. Here’s what’s been … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

Are we sold on property auctions in 2022?
While all eyes have been on house price indexes, mortgage approvals and the number of valuations undertaken by estate agents in a bid to measure whether the current momentum in the property market can be sustained, one area is often overlooked. Property auctions are an excellent barometer of buying and selling activity – and whether … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

Ed Talks to James Tickell – Candid conversations about the UK social housing sector
Ed talks to someone he’s been very impressed with – James Tickell, Founding Partner of Campbell Tickell (https://www.campbelltickell.com/) Campbell Tickell is a multi-disciplinary management and recruitment consultancy focusing primarily on the public and not-for-profit sectors. Ed’s interaction with James has been on the property side with particular emphasis on Social Landlords and Housing Associations. Established for over 20 … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

New fire safety services from Viewber
Since Grenfell in 2017, fire safety standards in residential buildings have never been far from the press. Recommendations made to Government in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 led to the introduction of The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. These are new duties laid under article 24 of the Fire Safety Order 2005 for building … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

The new Viewber App is available now
After much hard work behind the scenes, the Viewber team can finally announce the new Viewber App is ready to download! The new app – for exclusive use by our Viewber network – officially launched at the beginning of July 2022. iPhone users will find the app in the Apple App Store and Android in … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

Viewber Diaries – Denise, West Yorkshire
“Who are the Viewbers?” This series follows different Viewbers based all across the UK – sharing their experience of being a Viewber. My name is Denise and I’m from Pontefract West Yorkshire. I have been a Viewber since October 2021 and have a background in Conservatory Manufacturing and Retail Management. I am passionate about interior design and … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

Move mundane tasks off your ‘to do’ list
The more technology we have, the less effort we need to make. It’s simple, right? We’ll do anything to avoid going out of our way, doing a boring chore or disturbing our ‘Netflix and chill’ time. Robot vacuum cleaners that hoover for us, automatic irrigation systems that save unravelling the hose, even app-ordered delivery drivers … Continued
Heidi Bawden
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager