Maintenance Experts Launch New Business Assist Scheme

One Call Business Assist

Businesses across Scotland are being offered an innovative new emergency maintenance service that could help them save thousands of pounds in repair bills.

The innovative service – called One Call Business Assist – is designed to provide emergency repair work for small and medial sized businesses in order to keep them up and running in the event of a disaster.

For a fixed fee of just £15 per month, companies will be able to receive 24/7 cover for six of the most common emergencies that could force them to close: electrical breakdowns, pest infestations, heating emergencies, gas leaks, plumbing emergencies and broken drains.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership PR in Scotland website.

Puffing With Pride for Gold Dragon Winner

Welsh dragon winner Jamie Clarke

A proud Scot from Midlothian has become the owner of a one-of-a-kind £2000 heirloom after being picked above thousands of entrants in an unusual holiday competition.

Jamie Clarke, from Bonnyrigg, has been announced as the lucky winner of the King Arthur’s Labyrinth summer competition, earning him the unique gift – a hand-crafted Welsh dragon made of solid gold.

The competition was run by Welsh tourist and storytelling attraction King Arthur’s Labyrinth and was held over the 2009 summer months. Thousands of visitors to the underground storytelling experience were invited to fill out entry forms during their visits in order to win the unique piece of jewellery made from solid 18ct gold.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership website.

One Call Experts Urge Scots to Winter-Proof Their Homes

One Call urges Scots to winter proof homes

Homeowners in Scotland have been urged by a leading property expert to consider winter-proofing their homes or face huge repair bills in the coming months.

Property maintenance company One Call Home Assist has warned people across the country to take extra care of their properties during the ongoing winter snap if they want to avoid paying for expensive repairs.

The firm has highlighted some easy steps for homeowners to consider during the coming months to ensure their properties are suitably protected from the ongoing winter conditions – and will be able to cope with the forthcoming thaw.

You can view the full article at the Holyrood Partnership website.

Co-Habiting Couples Remain Ignorant of Their Claiming Rights

Gibson Kerr highlights "claim ignorance" among co-habiting couples

Thousands of couples living together in Scotland are unaware of the rights they have to claim against their partner in the event of a relationship break-up.

According to Edinburgh legal firm Gibson Kerr, many co-habiting couples across the country remain ignorant of the fact that they are entitled to claim against their partner if they split up – as they believe that only married couples are able to make such a claim.

The firm highlights that the law was altered in 2006 when The Family Law (Scotland) Act came into force, which made a number of significant changes in the law relating to divorce, separation and family life in general.

Among these is the ability for co-habitees to make a claim against their partner within a year of splitting up if they feel that they have been financially disadvantaged as a result of their relationship.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership website.

Water Experts Mussel In On Cleaning Job For Severn Trent

Panton McLeod cleans up mussels for Severn Trent Water

A specialist team faced an unusual challenge during routine cleaning at a major water treatment works – tonnes of freshwater mussel shells.

Water quality engineering firm Panton McLeod tackled the unexpected problem during a routine clean at the Campion Hills Water Treatment Works, which is owned by Severn Trent Water.

The cleaning project was part of a wider improvement scheme on the site, which was aimed at making the facility more environmentally friendly and efficient.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership PR in Scotland website.

Shortening Time to Let Sparks Boost For Rental Market

Citylets reveals promising new time to let figures

Scotland’s letting sector is shaping up for a solid recovery in 2010 as demand increases for rental properties, according to latest research by the country’s leading letting portal Citylets.

Landlords have seen the time to let (TTL) in Scotland – a key market indicator – come down significantly throughout 2009 which is set to spark a rise in rents.

The latest Citylets quarterly report, which covers the 4^th quarter (Q4) October to December 2009, shows the average TTL was 37 days which is an encouraging improvement on Q1 48 days, Q2 45 days, and Q3 42 days.

You can read the full article at the Holyrood Partnership PR in Scotland website.

Christmas Disaster Averted as One Call Comes to the Rescue

One Call Home Assist helps bring Christmas cheer to Edinburgh renters

Property maintenance experts at a leading Scottish building firm have helped save a West Lothian family from suffering a festive disaster.

Edinburgh-based maintenance company One Call Home Assist was called out on December 25th to help a stranded family in Livingston, whose gas supply had broken down just before they were due to cook their Christmas dinner.

The distraught tenants from Craigshill feared that they would have to forgo their turkey and trimmings and be faced with a less-than-festive feast of leftovers instead. But thanks to a regular maintenance contract organized between their landlord and One Call Home Assist, the tenants were able to get their gas leak fixed quickly and in time for Christmas dinner.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership website.

Families Must Act Now to Protect Loved Ones’ Futures

Legal firm Gibson Kerr promotes Power of Attorney

Scottish families are being urged to act now to protect elderly parents and relatives in the face of concerns about a rising numbers of dementia cases and other life-limiting conditions associated with old age.

Edinburgh-based family law firm Gibson Kerr is recommending families to secure control over aging relatives’ affairs now to make sure they can help them if they become ill in their final years.

With Scotland’s rising elderly population, planning for older life – and planning for elderly dependents – has never been more important. The number of over 65s is expected to rise by 21% on 2006 levels by 2016. By 2031 it will have risen by 62% and in 2031 the 85-plus age group will have risen by 144%.

To read the full article, visit the Holyrood Partnership website.

Successful Relocation is as Easy as A2B for Space

Workplace design expert Space Solutions

Space Solutions

, Scotland’s leading workplace design specialist, showed the value of expert planning by carrying out the complete relocation of one of Scotland’s top accountancy firms – in a weekend.

A2+B called in Space Solutions after fearing the business could suffer if there was excessive ‘down time’ involved in the complex move from their original head office at Carden Place to new premises at Queen’s Road in Aberdeen.

Lee Brandie, business manager with Aberdeen-based Space Solutions, said: “This was a major project for our team with a number of specific challenges – not least the fact that we were relocating a total of 150 staff across the city, including all their equipment, furniture and IT systems.

You can read the full article at the Holyrood Partnership PR in Scotland website.

Water Quality Expert Appoints New Scottish Civil Engineer

Panton McLeod's new Civil Engineer Barclay Smart

The UK’s leading water quality engineering firm has stepped up its ambitious expansion plans by appointing a new Civil Engineer to aid with its Scottish area operations.

Panton McLeod – which is the UK’s leading expert in providing repairs, cleaning and inspection services for facilities used to store of potable drinking water – has recruited former MJ Gleeson civil engineer Barclay Smart to help manage its projects across the whole of Scotland.

The 29-year-old Dundee University graduate will work alongside Panton McLeod’s Operations Director Paul Henderson to co-ordinate a range of specialist cleaning, inspection and repair work on service reservoirs and water storage facilities throughout the country.

The appointment is the latest stage of Panton McLeod’s ongoing expansion plans across the UK and overseas, which have already included a £120,000 revamp of its fleet of vehicles and the opening of its US division Panton McLeod Americas.

You can read the full story at the Holyrood Partnership PR in Scotland website