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Cavity Wall Insulation Claims: New Claims Epidemic to hit the UK

Published

6 years ago

July 23, 2019

As the PPI claims epidemic slows up before its official end on August 29th 2019, there is a new potential claims epidemic where widespread mis selling and substandard work has been carried out, affecting millions of UK residents, leading to an influx of cavity wall claims.

An estimated 13 million homes have been affected by the issue (where an estimated 70% of which have received substandard workmanship during the course of the installation). Which in many cases has resulted in UK residents having long term damage to their property, either through bad advice or low quality work.

The estimated average value of cavity wall claims is approximately £10,000 to £23,000 per claim, with substantial refunds available for individuals who have been adversely affected by the scandal.

Badly installed cavity wall insulation has led to problems such as fluid seeping through the walls and into the property and the build up of mould in many of the homes affected. This has caused significant internal and structural damage to properties around Britain. The value of any compensation is intended to reflect the cost of repair and personal reparations for the inconvenience.

Current estimated times to completion are around 12-18 months, with the cases requiring substantial levels of work in order to be brought to fruition. With such a demand for reliable claims management services, it is thought that 1000s of jobs will be created to handle what is expected to be a steady increase in the volume of complaints nationwide.

One particular area of concern is the number of people who have stone-built homes. Due to the significantly higher costs associated with fixing damage to stone properties, this is expected to be reflected in the compensation sums as the amount will need to be higher to compensate for the increased financial burden to those affected.

A conditional ‘No win no fee’ arrangement will be the terms of business between claimants and the claims management companies (CMC’s).

Potential victims are advised to act quickly due to the potential long term damage to their home and the current availability of compensation. The sooner the process is underway, the sooner it is possible for claimants to win compensation for their unfortunate situation.

If you are reading this and you suspect you have been miss sold a cavity wall insulation, or if you have suffered as a result of low quality workmanship of this type, you can reach ‘National Property Claims’ by running a search or see the website at NationalPropertyClaims.co.uk.

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Swiss International University Alerts Public About Fake Institutions Misusing Its Name

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1 day ago

May 15, 2025

Jenny Jackson

Dubai, United Arab Emirates— Swiss International University (SIU) has issued a caveat about fraudulent institutions setting up their pretense of affiliation with the university. SIU has further clarified that it will have campuses only in 7 cities by 2025, while any further expansions or new openings of offices will be officially notified on its website, swissuniversity.com.

A hallmark of SIU has been the highest quality in global higher education, and the fraudsters took advantage of it by pretending to be the university. These scammers lure prospective students and partners with promises of guaranteed admissions, scholarships, or preferential treatment in exchange for exorbitant fees for services that are either shoddy or nonexistent.

In an official statement, the SIU emphasized that they do not authorize any third party or individual to represent the university outside any of the established campuses. Any further developments about expansion and new office openings shall be made known directly through the official website of the institution or via official press releases.

An SIU spokesperson stated, “Swiss International University stands for high-quality education, and we therefore take our brand integrity very seriously. We urge anyone approached by an entity claiming to represent SIU to verify the information on our official site. The increasing number of imposters is a matter of grave concern, and we are therefore actively working to stop them from taking further advantage.”

Among the scams in the UAE and several European countries, impostors offer guarantees that cannot be verified. In return, large sums of money are demanded for nonexistent or shoddy services.

The prestigious Swiss International University is known for its stringent academic programs and degrees recognized internationally, possessing campuses with modern facilities that stand as a testament to Swiss quality education. Their latest alert is directed at saving the prospective students from fraudulent establishments and assuring the students are dealing only with the authentic SIU.

To safeguard its good name and maintain transparency, the SIU now warns the public against dealing with any education agencies or representatives claiming to render SIU services to them without a clear confirmation of their official status. The university also issued a reminder that all admissions must be channeled through SIU alone, and a list of accredited SIU campuses in selected big cities across the globe can be obtained from its website.

As of now, the Swiss International University has campuses in seven cities: Dubai, Zurich, Bishkek, London, Riga, Lucerne, and Osh. These cities have been carefully picked to provide students with rich academic learning experiences and encourage international collaboration. In addition, SIU also assures that any announcement of a new office or campus branch would be made only through their official website, and it advises all students and stakeholders to confirm the veracity of such claims before disbursing any monies.

For more information on Swiss International University and its programs, visit the website.