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The fallout from the failed judicial review into the government’s proposed leasehold reforms could leave hundreds of thousands of recently enfranchised homeowners facing unexpected financial losses, a leading property expert has warned.

The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months.

The news is dominated by the budget, with rumours circulating about almost every conceivable change.  One that is being given some credibility is the removal of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief on main residences. To some this may appear as sound economics, but I believe it threatens to undermine trust, mobility, and the very foundation of homeownership which will affect everyone.

Award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, is encouraging the nation’s first-time buyers to open up about their finances this Talk Money Week, offering expert guidance on how to make these conversations more natural, productive, and stress-free. 

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has identified at least 10 high-rise residential schemes that are currently in limbo following the sudden collapse of building control firm Assent Building Control — alongside its registered subsidiaries.

Managing agents and facilities teams responsible for residential blocks face rising expectations that extend well beyond maintaining common areas and coordinating contractors. Increasingly, they must demonstrate compliance, transparency and resident safety all while adapting to data-driven technologies that redefine operational efficiency.

Planning has an image problem. Many see it as bureaucratic box-ticking, dismissed as red tape that slows development. But ahead of World Town Planning Day on Saturday 8 November, planners at Carter Jonas are challenging this narrative, showing how their work tackles some of the country's most pressing social and environmental crises.

LRG has acquired the Northern Estate Agencies Group, one of the largest independent estate agency groups in the North of England. The business operates in 36 locations across West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester under the brands Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers. With this acquisition, LRG’s reach now stretches from Wetherby in Yorkshire to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight – a true North to South presence across the UK.

Asbestos is a well-known issue in UK housing - but while it’s rightly treated with caution, it doesn’t need to cause alarm. With the right advice and professional guidance, it’s a manageable problem that shouldn’t stand in the way of purchasing a dream home. 

New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, warns that Bonfire Night could cost renters an average of £1,475 in property damage if proper care is not taken, but that with a few simple safety checks in place, the much-loved evening of celebration and community can go off without a hitch. 

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has collaborated with housing association Golding Homes to produce an educational video for tenants about ventilation, damp and mould.