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We hear a lot about AI from the business side of the fence. How it reduces costs, speeds up workflows, automates the repetitive. At Adiuvo, we've been investing in AI (and there is an article in this issue about our internal use) but here's the question I keep coming back to: does any of that matter if the customer doesn't want it?

Ask a managing agent where the week actually goes and the answer is rarely the site visits or the contractor meetings. It is the correspondence. Service charge queries, updates on works already in hand, and the same question about the same scaffolding asked by nine different leaseholders inside a fortnight.

Issue 144 of News on the Block is now live and available for subscribers to read online. This latest edition features a special PropTech focus, sponsored by Adiuvo, exploring how technology is reshaping the residential property management sector

As the housing sector moves towards the Future Homes Standard, much of the conversation has centred on how new homes will be heated. While low-carbon heating is undoubtedly a major part of the challenge, it is only one piece of a much bigger picture.  

Leaseholders are among the many people impacted by the cost of living crisis and many are looking to leasehold reform as a means of reducing their property costs. 

When buying a property, discovering Japanese knotweed after completion can lead to unexpected costs, reduced property value and potential legal action. In this case, Japanese knotweed legal specialists Roach Pittis describe how a homeowner sought a £28,500 settlement after alleging that Japanese knotweed was not disclosed during the property sale. The property was affected by Japanese knotweed, resulting in a claim for substantial financial losses. A specialist knotweed survey and expert evidence helped assess the extent of the infestation, supported the legal claim and provided the informatio

L&Q is inviting prospective buyers and Manchester locals to experience life at L&Q at Victoria Riverside this August with two free community events designed to showcase the lifestyle on offer at the city's newest neighbourhood. From a guided morning run to a creative wellness workshop, the events highlight the vibrant community that is already taking shape in Red Bank.

The EV headlines have been hard to ignore this quarter. The government is now consulting on softening its 2030 target for electric car sales, and much of the coverage has focused on the public charging network slowing down. If you manage buildings, it is fair to ask whether EV charging is still worth your attention.  

askporter, the AI-powered communications and operations platform for the housing and FM sector has partnered with PropCall to help housing providers and facilities management teams deliver a more efficient out-of-hours emergency service. 

LRG has acquired CBGA Property Management, a specialist commercial property business operating from London and Birmingham, the first time a dedicated commercial management brand has joined the group’s portfolio.

The latest insight from Propoly suggests that Build to Rent is rapidly reshaping the UK's lettings landscape, creating one of the biggest growth opportunities for letting agents in recent years. However, agencies hoping to secure a share of the expanding sector will need to embrace new ways of working, as the expectations of institutional landlords differ significantly from those of the traditional buy-to-let market. 

HM Land Registry now processes around 19,0001  applications every day, up from 16,5002  less than a decade ago. A growing share of that activity comes from landlords splitting freehold titles into separate leasehold interests, a strategy that, done well, can transform the value and flexibility of a residential portfolio.