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JAR Announces MBO and Launch of Heritage Division

JAR, the London-based property management and residential consultancy business formerly known as James Andrew Residential, today announces that it has completed a management buyout led by CEO Fiona Docherty and COO Rob Soning.

Haymarket Management Appointed to Lead Falkner Place and They Can’t Wait to Get Started

Haymarket Management is delighted to announce their appointment as the new managing agent for Falkner Place in Liverpool  -  a 110 unit residential development that they are genuinely excited to call part of the Haymarket family.The contract, awarded by LivingCity and taking over from Urban Bubble, begins on 1st July  2026. For the team at Haymarket’s Liverpool office, it’s more than just another instruction, it’s an opportunity to invest in a community, build real relationships with residents, and make a

Beyond waking watch: Managing fire safety during the remediation backlog

Latest figures out of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) show significant progress in addressing the backlog of fire safety remediation applications for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). While this marks an important step forward, timelines remain extended and the remediation landscape complex. The BSR data to 1st May 2026 shows an improvement in reviewing of remediation applications, but the median approval time remains at 46 weeks.

Fire Safety and Property Investment: The Hidden Costs Developers Can’t Ignore

Every building project involves the coordination of a huge number of decisions, skills, people and timelines. It can be easy to think of fire safety as just one of a long list of things to tick off. Taking a delayed or inconsistent approach to fire safety can lead to significant problems in property development. And those problems come in the shape of time and money.

BLOXX Working with the UK Government to build the Alternative to Help to Buy, Backing UK’s 1.5 Million New Homes Ambition

BLOXX, a global fintech, will be at UKREiiF to showcase how it has created a new, affordable homeownership option that does not require a mortgage or any government subsidy, while fundamentally rethinking how homes are funded in the UK. The fintech states that delivering 1.5 million new homes will require a new residential asset class and capital model that unlocks supply while opening up access to homeownership, creating the demand needed to build homes at pace. The new homeownership model enables people to subscribe to buying their homes, whilst delivering outsized risk adjusted returns for

Section 20 Works “A Cost, or an Investment?”

Few phrases in residential block management cause concern quite like “Section 20 works.” For many leaseholders, it is heard as the start of a large bill, a formal consultation, an unexpected demand for money.

Rain, Hail and Goals: NOTB Footy Championship 2026 Delivers Another Fantastic Tournament

The NOTB Footy Championship 2026 once again brought together professionals from across the residential property sector for a fantastic day of football, networking and friendly competition.

Fry & Co’s Lara Swycher Achieves MRICS Status at First Attempt

Lara Swycher, Head of Property Management at Fry & Co, has recently passed her RICS exams at the first attempt to become an MRICS, marking a significant professional milestone to go alongside her MTPI status.

Albany Insurance Brokers Expands Real Estate Team and Opens Two New Offices

Albany Insurance Brokers has continued its upward trajectory, growing its specialist Real Estate team to 13 and investing in two new office locations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence across the UK property sector.

Renters’ Rights Act risks leaving the tenants it set out to protect with fewer options

Fewer than a third of landlords are fully aware that the Renters’ Rights Act bans advance rent payments of more than one month, according to new research from LRG. The survey of 650 landlords and tenants across England and Wales found that 43% know the rules have changed but remain uncertain of the details, while 26% say the restriction is news to them entirely.

King’s Speech 2026 – further leasehold reform proposals confirmed while leaseholders continue to wait for valuation changes from past reforms

Yesterday’s King’s Speech confirmed that the Government intends to continue with further leasehold and commonhold reform legislation during the current Parliamentary session.

Why Managing Agents Need an Energy Partner, Not Just a Broker

Energy has become one of the most operationally demanding aspects of block management. Not because procurement itself is especially difficult. Most brokers are capable of securing competitive contracts. The real pressure comes afterwards.

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