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Published on 17th August 2022
Water leak advice: Saving water and preventing property damage
As much of the nation faces a drought, and the driest weather conditions since that summer of 1976, now’s a good time to prevent costly property water leaks.
A quarter of all insurance claims made on flats are a result of water leaks. The damage costs millions of pounds and causes heartache to those involved and disputes between neighbours over who should pay. What’s more, water is more precious than ever this summer, so we can all do our bit to save unnecessarily lost litres of it.
Checking radiators throughout the home, as well as taps, seals and pipework in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens are all good ideas to avoid water leaks. If your home is unfortunate enough to have water damage, switch off the electricity supply at the fuse box if it’s safe to do so. You should also unplug damaged electrical appliances and move all portable ones away from the area affected by flooding. Do not attempt any electrical repairs or connection of temporary supplies yourself. Always use a registered electrician.
Did you know…?
A running tap can use six litre of water a minute.
A leaking toilet wastes 400 litres a day on average.
One drip per second equates to 19 litres of water lost a day.
Avoiding leaks is the best policy
For further information and guidance, you can read our Water leak advice factsheet using the link below.
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Gateway Property Management has a brand-new website, showcasing what makes our individual service and dedicated team exemplary in the marketplace.
Nationwide, financial institutions, leading housebuilders, individual landlords, and Resident Management Companies trust us daily to take good care of their property. Our friendly, professional team look after apartment blocks, housing estates, and retirement properties. We also specialise in portfolio management, covering residential and commercial property acquisitions, sales, lettings and portfolio building.
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You’ll also find our handy property guides and fact sheets online.
Our 100% commitment to customer service means we do what we’ll say we do
from carrying out property inspections as scheduled to proactive maintenance.
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As Gateway continues to grow, we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, with new opportunities opening up across our nationwide network of offices.
Joining Gateway means you’ll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You’ll find Gateway to be a positive and welcoming place to work. You’ll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.
Gateway actively promotes employee inclusivity and diversity, and respect among each other. If you want to work in a friendly, professional place – as a part of a team that’s championing the industry – take a look at our current opportunities here.
Our dedicated teams up and down the country can’t wait to get started on managing over 1,700 new properties, added in just over a month to our portfolio.
Developments we’re thrilled to be supporting include a major scheme for 700 homes in the cathedral city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the birthplace of sculptor Barbara Hepworth. The Hepworth Wakefield gallery is well worth a visit, along with the rugged landscape! Other highlights include:
130 new family houses in Daventry’s idyllic Midlands
150 stylish homes in the market town of Wantage, Oxfordshire
400 properties in East Riding of Yorkshire and West Yorkshire
200 modern homes in bustling Mansfield
350 homes in glorious Devon
125 homes in historic Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
350 residences in the village of Calverton, Nottinghamshire
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