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Pinnacle Group to manage homes at London’s iconic Oxo Tower

Pinnacle Group has been appointed to manage more than 160 homes in and around the iconic Oxo Tower on London’s South Bank, working in partnership with Coin Street Housing Secondary Housing Co-operative, which will become South Bank Community Housing Co-operative.

Walsall block of 44 flats in Bond Wolfe auction with £1.65 million price tag

A landmark block of flats overlooking Walsall town centre is set to go under the hammer in Bond Wolfe’s next auction – the 50th to be held by the Birmingham-based business.

First-time buyer demand strengthens in Q1 as confidence builds amongst buyers

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that first-time buyer demand has strengthened during the first quarter of 2026, despite the supply of homes offering the benefit of a buying scheme remaining limited. 

Tenant demand climbs across England in Q1 as rental market pressure builds for letting agents

The latest research by The Letting Partnership has found that tenant demand across England remained strong during the first quarter of 2026, with 27.4% of all rental listings already securing a tenant, meaning that the country’s hottest rental markets are also becoming the areas where the greatest volume of landlord and tenant funds are flowing through letting agent client accounts. 

LRG strengthens Lettings Leadership with Senior Promotions and New Appointments

LRG has announced a series of senior leadership changes within its Lettings division, strengthening its structure as the business focuses on retention, growth and operational performance in 2026.

The rise in Japanese knotweed surveys: Why sellers and buyers are seeking certainty

In today’s property market, one trend is becoming increasingly clear as the knotweed growing season ramps up: more homeowners and buyers are commissioning Japanese knotweed surveys for property sales before the process progresses.

Bond Wolfe seeking £1.5 million for Wolverhampton potential development opportunity

Bond Wolfe has been instructed to bring to market a potential residential conversion development opportunity in Wolverhampton. 

Easee and Future Group partner to unlock significant upfront cost savings for residential EV charging infrastructure

Easee, leading provider of smart EV charging solutions, today announces a strategic collaboration with Future Group, a specialist residential block and estate management service provider, to deliver a more cost-effective and scalable approach to EV charging infrastructure in multi-dwelling residential developments.

Three Common Service Charge Issues That Can Become Legal Problems

A few months ago, I was instructed by a leaseholder’s solicitor to review the service charge accounts for a residential block they were acting on. What I found was not unusual, but it was significant.

65% of homebuyers blame conveyancing for slowing down their buying journey

The latest research from Lyons Bowe reveals that 65% of recent homebuyers say the conveyancing process was the slowest part of their buying process, with a quarter saying the legal back and forth took more than 16 weeks to complete. 

CCIM Limited Launches Specialist Fire Risk Consultancy: CCIM Fire Risk Management

CCIM Limited is pleased to announce the launch of CCIM Fire Risk Management, a new specialist division established to deliver a high-quality, proportionate suite of fire risk services.

LRG Adds Chelsea Estate Agency Farrar & Co to Growing London Network

LRG has acquired Farrar & Co, a long-established independent estate agency based in Chelsea, further strengthening its London network with a well-known local brand across sales and lettings. 

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