All you Need to Know About Asbestos Water Tanks Asbestos – a very popular construction material back in the day –was used for the most part of the 20th century in many parts of the world, including the UK, for the construction of many residential and commercial buildings. It was used as reinforcement for cement,…
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All You need to know About Asbestos Tax Relief in the UK
All You need to know About Asbestos Tax Relief in the UK We all know that asbestos is one of the most toxic yet useful substances on the planet. You may also know that asbestos was widely used in construction during the 20th century in homes and buildings. What you may not know is that…
What you Should Know About Mesothelioma Act 2014
Asbestos is classified as category 1 cancer causing substance. Around 5,000 deaths occur every year due to asbestos exposure in the UK. In order to help victims of asbestos related-disease, the government passed the Mesothelioma Act in 2014. Here we will take a look at some of the important provisions of the act, and also…
Asbestos: Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
If you are a landlord, you have a responsibility towards your tenants. While you expect them to pay the rent on time, they also have certain expectations from you. If you do not ensure safe rental premises, the tenants have the right to legal action. This is particularly relevant when carrying out asbestos removal works. In…