Insight
Funding retrofit/regeneration – stock disposals
21/06/24
In this insight our experts consider stock disposals, both tenanted and void, and the opportunities/drawbacks that they present to raise finance to invest in existing homes.
Insight
Social housing: General election, summary of party manifestos
19/06/24
Our experts consider the parties promises in relation to financing social housing, over the coming parliament and look at the pledges relating to energy and decarbonisation of the social housing sector.
Insight
How should Finance Directors be preparing for the Procurement Act?
17/06/24
The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) comes into force on 28 October 2024. In this insight we detail the key areas of concern for Finance Directors preparing for the implementation of the Act.
Insight
Funding Retrofit: the challenges of funding retrofit projects
14/06/24
In order to reach the goals set out in the #ParisAgreement, the existing UK housing stock must be decarbonised as emissions from residential properties account for about 1/5 of the UK’s annual emissions.
Insight
Companies House changes – Incorporating a Company and ongoing changes
13/06/24
A number of recent changes that have come into effect on the public register at Companies House. These new changes apply to new company incorporations, and ongoing operation of companies which could have an impact on GPs, dentists and pharmacists.
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Keeping your Primary Care Network (PCN) updated with the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Services 2024/25
13/06/24
What can PCNs expect from the revised 2024/25 Network Contract DES? This insight summarises the key changes that took effect from 1 April 2024.
Podcast
GP Refinancing Podcast
10/06/24
In this podcast our Head of Real Estate Sam Hopkins discusses refinancing of GP surgery premises with Ian Crompton of Primary Care Finance.
Insight
Levelling Up Updates: changes to Building Regulations and High Street Regeneration coming in 2024
05/06/24
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) made two announcements recently regarding changes to building regulations and new powers being granted to local authorities (LAs) in a bid to revive and regenerate high streets.
Podcast
Capsticks' Claims Handling Podcast
05/06/24
In this podcast Gerard Aston, Partner and Head of the Claims Handling Service speaks with Zaki Kramer, Deputy Director for Quality, Risk & Trust SIRO at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
Insight
73 pieces of environmental legislation assimilated from the EU have been revoked
05/06/24
On 9 May 2024, 73 pieces of redundant environmental legislation originating from EU law were revoked.
Insight
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996: why is it so often misunderstood?
05/06/24
The Party Wall Act 1996 is often seen as an obstacle to completing works, when it is really an aid. For neighbouring owners, its flexibility should be embraced and not avoided.
Insight
The FCA introduces new anti-greenwashing measures
05/06/24
A new rule intended to prevent greenwashing has now come into force. The anti-greenwashing rule was announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last year and came into force on 31 May 2024.