Pro Installer November 2017 - Issue 56 | Page 33

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GENERATION RENT HAS NO FAITH IN GOVERNMENT HELP

Sixty-seven per cent of UK adults – 34.4 million people – feel the government is out of touch with the wants and needs of ‘ Generation Rent .’
Research among 2,000 UK adults commissioned by virtual letting agency LetBritain has revealed the sentiments of Generation Rent towards the Government and property market , finding :
• 70 % say the banning of letting agent fees is just the tip of the iceberg and more must be done
• Half of Londoners ( 49 %) choose to rent their home in the capital so they can live in a higher calibre of property than they could possibly afford to buy
• 39 % of UK adults – 20 million people – opt to rent so they can live in a nicer property than they could have any chance of buying
• 42 % of Londoners would buy a cheaper property in another part of the country so they can invest in property without having to leave the capital
• Three fifths of UK adults – 61 % or 31.3 million people – do not think the government is doing enough to help Generation Rent get onto the property ladder
• 64 % ( 32.86 million ) believe life for UK renters is going to become more difficult over the coming five years
UK renters feel the Government is out of touch and doing little to support their ambitions to get onto the property ladder , according to new research by online letting agent LetBritain .
An independent , nationally-representative survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that the country ’ s private renters , with 70 % saying the banning of letting agent fees is merely the tip of the iceberg and more must be done . Furthermore , 61 % said they do not think the current Government is doing enough to help Generation Rent become Generation Buy , while 64 % of UK adults ( 32.86 million people ) feel that life will get worse for tenants over the next five years .

39 % of adults lack the finances to purchase the calibre of property that they currently reside in

LetBritain ’ s research also found that 20 million people in the UK – 39 % of adults – lack the finances to purchase the calibre of property that they currently reside in , and are therefore forced to rent their home . This figure jumps to 49 % among those in London .
In order to counteract this issue , 27 % of people said they would invest in a cheaper buy-to-let property in a different part of the country to where they live , enabling them to earn additional income while not having to compromise on the place where they wish to live . This trend was particularly pertinent among Londoners ; 42 % of people in the capital said they would buy a cheaper property in another part of the UK so they can benefit from the rental income they would accrue without having to leave the city .
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‘ Intelligent ’ roofing proves popular

Trade counter network National Plastics stocks one of the industry ’ s most comprehensive ranges of roofing products throughout its 32 nationwide depots .
The stocked roof range includes Res-Tec ’ s GRP Roof 1010 System . The intelligently designed roof system is applied cold so there are none of the risks associated with hot works – and none of the insurance costs either .
It ’ s easy to transport and lift on to a roof because there are no large or heavy rolls of material to manoeuvre .
Also available is an EPDM rubber roofing range which is easy to install , which makes it a boon for tradespeople . It is supplied in rolls for ease of handling and installation and awkward pipes and upstands in the roof can be overcome with the self-adhesive EPDM rubber . The National Plastics ’ roofing range further extends to

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include the Uni-Click Dry Verge system along with an extensive range of ‘ add ons ’ and adhesives for a complete roofing solution .
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Strengthening commitment to customers

Morley Glass & Glazing has unveiled its new and updated website , allowing the business to step up its commitment to customer support .

STRONG SPEECHES AT MEMBERS ’ DAY

The Glass and Glazing Federation ’ s ( GGF ’ s ) annual Members ’ Day proved once again to be a memorable and enjoyable occasion with 115 delegates attending . With so many changes at the GGF since last year ’ s Members Day , there was a mood of anticipation in the air as guests made their way into the prestigious Glaziers Hall venue .
GGF president John Agnew welcomed all guests to
the annual event and with it being the Federation ’ s 40th Anniversary , due tribute was paid to the founder GGF
The website includes a ‘ members area ’ with access to several new training videos . The videos will enhance the company ’ s service offer by giving its customers instant access to guidance whenever it is required .
In line with the company ’ s commitment to raising standards in the industry , improving customer service and ensuring end-user satisfaction , Morley already delivers training programmes for the installation of motorised integral blinds across the UK . Last year , its two service engineers celebrated the completion of their 500th programme .
As well as this , Morley Glass has invested in a new customer website , which integral blinds retailers can use to help consumers make an informed choice
www . morleyglass . co . uk www . directintegralblinds . co . uk members from the industry ’ s then four main trade associations . Keynote speakers Declan Curry ( broadcaster and journalist ) and Anthony Tasgal ( brand strategist and author ) delivered presentations on the economy , political landscape and brand storytelling . GGF group chief executive Phil Pluck then delivered a strong speech which shattered the myth that the GGF was in ‘ turmoil ’, picking up on a few recent misleading headlines .
GGF president John Agnew concluded : “ GGF Members Day should always be for the members and on this occasion , I felt all who attended benefited from the event .”
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