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Issue 136 of News on the Block has now been published and is available for subscribers to read online. This issue of News on the Block includes our Unsung Heroes Feature in partnership with Jackson Sims Recruitment which recognises those individuals who go above and beyond but are often overlooked in residential block management industry.

Ecokleen Group has achieved accreditations for quality (ISO9001), health and safety (ISO45001) and environmental management (ISO14001).

The latest phase of the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate in south London has reached its highest point. The occasion was marked yesterday by members of the community coming together with representatives from Notting Hill Genesis, Southwark Council, the GLA and The Hill Group to see the last of the concrete being laid at the top of the block, which is due to be completed next year.

The Association for Rental Living welcomed over 400 delegates to the UK’s largest Rental Living sector trade event on 1st April in London.  The Rental Living Expo is the sector’s go-to event for doing business, networking, sharing insights and innovations, supporting efficiencies and elevating the rental living sector by setting new standards.

New insight from Property Inspect reveals that lack of proper regulation around EWS1 inspection and forms means that certification has become difficult to trust and is, therefore, frequently being deemed invalid by mortgage lenders. The property industry must now work together to fix the problem right away. 

In an industry built on trust, transparency, and accountability, the last thing any leaseholder or resident management company (RMC) should fear is being held hostage by their own managing agent. And yet, in 2025, here we are.

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has published a new consumer guide, to help householders with concerns over spray foam insulation installed in their properties.

Energy supplies direct from specific renewable sources are now available to properties managed by Colliers.  The Colliers Property Management team has secured a new contract which complies with the UK Green Building Council’s Gold Standard for energy procurement, creating additionality on the grid for renewable energy.

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to call in a professional if they suspect textile moths are infesting their home.

Letterboxes might not be the most glamorous part of a building, but they are an essential component of modern property management. In an era of growing security concerns, stringent fire regulations, and increasing expectations for aesthetics, the humble letterbox is undergoing a transformation.

For anyone familiar with The Cleaning Show, hosted annually at the Excel London, it won’t come as a surprise that technology and innovation were at the top of the agenda this year.