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Social Housing Compliance
Social housing is an important aspect of any modern society, as it provides affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. In many countries, social housing is regulated by laws and regulations that aim to ensure that these properties are safe, well-maintained, and accessible to those in need. This article will provide an overview of […]
Schedule of Dilapidations – An Expert Guide
As a tenant you may have been presented with a Schedules Of Dilapidations at the end of your lease. Schedules Of Dilapidations A schedule of dilapidations is a document that outlines the necessary repairs and improvements that need to be made to a property in order to bring it back to a satisfactory condition. This […]
What is Conditioned-Based Maintenance (CBM)
Technology has infused modern Facilities Management. Conditioned-based maintenance (CBM) is the latest technology to be used in the Smart workplace. Conditioned-Based Maintenance (CBM) Definition Conditioned-Based Maintenance (CBM) is a proactive approach to maintenance that focuses on monitoring the condition of equipment and infrastructure to identify potential problems before they occur. CBM involves collecting data about […]
What Is A Schedule Of Condition?
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant you may have heard the term ‘schedule of condition’ but never dared ask what it means – fear not our property experts will explain! Schedule of Condition A schedule of condition is a document that provides a detailed record of the condition of a property or building […]
Fire Doors – What Are They and Why Do We Need them?
As a new facilities manager, tenant or property director – you may know that fire doors are important. But, what are fire doors and what do they do? What are fire doors? Fire doors are specialised doors that are designed to prevent the spread of fire. They are typically made of materials such as steel […]
Guide to Compliance Free Download
Is your building legal? Keeping your facility compliant with UK law can be a daunting task. We understand organisations have a duty of care for everyone that uses their buildings, be it a school, office, house or commercial space. We’re experts at managing properties. We also know what it takes to achieve statutory compliance across […]
What is PPM? – Planned Property Maintenance
As a facilities manager or director of a property portfolio, you may have come across the phrase PPM, but what does it mean? What is PPM? PPM is Planned Property Maintenance. Or, more practically and in relation to property, it’s the process of understanding the maintenance needs of your buildings and scheduling repair and refurbishment […]
Landlord Services Free Download
It is important to choose a property partner that has experience managing and maintaining large portfolios. The UK’s leading insurance providers such as LV and Lloyds Banking Group trust RFM to repair their customers’ properties when things go wrong. That trust is built through transparent lifecycle systems that allow them to monitor every stage of […]
Turning Around Voids and Empty Properties
Simply put, a void property is one that doesn’t have a tenant living it. As a result it is classed as a vacant property. For those in the property business or social housing providers, this has the potential to be real problem. Recent data on voids and social housing properties shows that around 3% of […]
Making Social Housing Inclusive: Disability Aids and Adaptations
Social housing has long been a part of society, offering a housing model that is more affordable than private renting with a more secure, long-term tenancy for those who need it. Disability aids and inclusive housing is critical to making social housing work for everybody. Whilst new housing is still being made available, the quantity […]
