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Home truths about ownership

The history of housing in the UK is, in general, a rather dry topic. But in recent times, during what could fairly be described as turmoil in the hous...

Courts & Case Law

What are your options for eviction?

It’s essential to follow the correct procedure or your claim as a landlord may fail, warns Amanda Hamilton.

Property managers reveal their biggest challenges ahead

What do you think is the biggest challenge in residential property management over the next six months? That was the question asked by property recru...

Debate looks at property management issues

Fixflo and News on the Block recently hosted a dinner and discussion for block managers

Health & safety

The Role of Fire Wardens

How important is it to have a fire warden in your block, asks Azeem Rashid

Health & safety

Officer begged fire chiefs to ditch Grenfell ‘stay-put’ advice

A watch manager begged his superiors to abandon the ‘stay-put’ advice given to Grenfell Tower residents within minutes of arriving at the ...

The Quest for the Holy Grail Part III

"Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don’t stand in the doorway Don’t block up the hall For he that gets hurt W...

Service charges

Do you care about your building?

Planned Preventative Maintenance is a property owner’s most important management tools, writes David Toogood

Health & safety

What you need to know about flat fires

It’s unbearable to think about, but residential fires happen. But what do property managers, landlords and tenants need to do to prevent and in the event of a blaze?

Issue 97 - Online Now

Issue 97 of News on the Block has now been published. This issues includes some of the following articles: Bid to attract young talent ...

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