Post-Lockdown - Covid 19 Contingency Planning
The last 6 weeks have been incredibly challenging for everyone and whilst it seems that the whole world is standing still, there are so many people working to keep the “cogs” turning. Working in the property sector, specifically Lettings & Property Management I observe & listen - that’s why this “people focused” industry fascinates and drives me, because fundamentally whilst it may be a property centric industry, it really is about relationships.
Apart from when I couldn’t work, myself and my team have spent every day speaking to our clients - Lauren and I spent 3 days calling everyone just to check in on them, sharing experiences & stories about lockdown.
The Age of Contagion and its Impact on Climate Change
The world was coming to terms with Climate Change. Some were believers, others were sceptics, but the balance, with some notable exceptions had shifted in favour of the view that the human race was a catalyst in the deterioration of the global environment. The science was becoming clear and beginning to win the day. COP21, The Paris Agreement, had set wheels in motion that would see Nations setting goals to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. These were to be further refined at COP26 in Glasgow in November 2020.
What have the last 5 weeks taught Us?
When there’s not a lot to do, apart from rest (talking about myself), the mind goes into overdrive and Covid-19 has given us a huge amount to think about. When the good times are in abundance, no one really gives it a second thought but it’s crisis, tragedy, anguish, pain that truly bring us together. We have nothing to compare this situation, all we can do is refer back to historical events. I read somewhere at the beginning of the pandemic that the virus does not discriminate. However, bear in mind that not everyone is in a position of privilege, and some have been more affected than others.
Right to Rent - The Secretary of State for the Home Department -v- The Joint Council for The Welfare of Immigrants
April 21st, the Government won its appeal against appeal the removal of Right to Rent, which means the scheme will stay in place. Appeal Court Justices Davis, Henderson and Hickinbottom agreed that the scheme was discriminatory, but found that it did not violate human rights legislation. The Court of Appeal therefore, ruled in favour of the government’s controversial Right To Rent scheme, overturning a decision reached last year by the High Court.