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HMO Legislation – Everything You Need to Know

A house in multiple occupation - HMO - is a property which is rented by three or more tenants who are not from the same household (i.e. a family).  Whether you’re a tenant looking to rent an HMO property, or a landlord hoping to let, it is important to know the rules surrounding safe habi...

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Build to Rent

Build-to-Rent or Private Sector?

Undoubtedly, the rise of Build-to-Rent is changing the face of the private rental sector forever.  It is actually anticipated that when the BTR market reaches maturity, it will be worth £543.6 billion (up from £9 billion this year), providing homes for more than 1.7 million households.&nb...

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Crime-fighting A.I. Used in Fight Against Coronavirus to Monitor Hand Washing Habits

In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Japanese industry multinational Fujitsu, has developed an Artificial Intelligence monitor it says will ensure healthcare, hospitality and food industry workers wash their hands properly.  As a result of Coronavirus, the importance of hand-washin...

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How we protect our clients and staff under Covid-19

As lockdown gradually eases it’s understandable to feel a little uncertain about opening your doors to external teams be it for construction work or cleaning services. At Remora cleaning, we’ve been working throughout the pandemic during a difficult time which has taught us a lot about how to m...

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Can coronavirus be spread via shoes?

Covid-19 has dominated the headlines for much of 2020 and as the threat of the pandemic continues it’s important we all stay vigilant and continue the best practices to avoid further spread of the disease. While socially distancing in public spaces is effective to avoid contagious water droplets ...

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Ensuring Offices are Pandemic-Proof for the Future

Although leaving our comfortable Work From Home set-ups seems like a long way off yet, as June sees the gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions it is important for employers to begin to think about how offices will be able to safely re-open in a post-pandemic UK.  With the prospect of a va...

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Build to Rent

Why is Build to Rent Exploding Across London’s Rental Sector?

Playing a key role in providing quality and affordable homes for those who cannot yet afford to buy, Build to Rent (homes designed and built specifically to be rented) is gaining remarkable momentum within the city’s rental sector. There are now over 60,000 BTR properties complete or under constr...

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Disinfection services available from Remora

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to linger on, many of us are feeling more conscious than ever about sanitation in the home and office. The pathogen which causes Covid-19, called SARS-CoV-2, is known to survive on surfaces from several hours to several days, highlighting the importance of effecti...

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How long can Covid-19 survive on surfaces?

The SARS-CoV-2 pathogen which causes the disease Covid-19 has been a devastating and difficult pathogen to deal with. The silent symptoms many experience, especially during the incubation period of the disease where carriers are still contagious, is part of the reason why the pathogen has spread so...

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COVID 19 / Coronavirus – what you need to know.

COVID 19 / Coronavirus – what you need to know.

As the strain of coronavirus which originated in Wuhan continues to sweep across the globe, responsible approaches in the workplace have become a key element to containing the spread of illness. Officially called SARS-CoV-2, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID19, is thought to sp...

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Tenancy disputes: What landlords can’t do

Renting someone else's property can sometimes get a little complicated, so to protect your rights it's good to familiarise yourself with what landlords can't do should any disputes arise. Demystify this legal minefield with our essential round up of what landlords can't do. DiscriminateIt's unfo...

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UK homes clean visible dirt but fail to get rid of harmful bacteria

A study by Dettol has found most UK homes clean visible dirt but fail to get rid of lingering viruses and bacteria which can make us sick. Common infections such as rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza (flu) can linger on well-used areas of the home including doorknobs, bannisters and drawers ...

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