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UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced 12 promotions, reflecting continued growth in workload and sustained demand for planning and development services. 

West London continues to prove popular with homebuyers and renters alike, with recent data highlighting Chiswick as one of the most searched-for neighbourhoods in the capital.* Meeting this demand, L&Q is offering a collection of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Kew Bridge Rise on the border of Chiswick and Brentford. 

Average service charges on leasehold flats have exceeded £200 per month for the first time, according to reports published by The Negotiator, Landlord Today and Property Wire.

When the government announced its consultation on home buying and selling reform, the headlines focused on speed. Ministers claimed the average transaction time could fall by four weeks, with buyers and sellers collectively saving £1.5bn a year.

County estate agents Nicol & Co. are to hold a free seminar aimed at guiding Worcestershire’s landlords through the maze of the Renters’ Rights Act which is introducing a major overhaul of the private rented sector. 

Barratt London has donated £1,500 to Brighter Horizons, an independent southeast London charity supporting neurodivergent adults and people with learning disabilities, through personal and social development.

“The value impact completely varies, depending on the severity of the mould and the property type. One factor that is often overlooked is that mould is often a result of the lifestyle of the occupant (i.e. not ventilating well, inconsistent temperatures, high internal humidity), so it’s important to diagnose why the mould is there in the first place.

Leasehold reform has rarely been out of the headlines recently, and rightly so: the system has been criticised for opacity, unfairness and cost. Yet after the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) - hurried through in the last Parliament - and with a new Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill on the horizon, the sector finds itself in limbo.

Veyco has today confirmed that MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of Qualified Electronic Signatures in live conveyancing transactions. The deed was signed remotely using a fully verified Qualified Electronic Signature, demonstrating that digital transfer deeds are now operating securely in everyday practice.

This week, the Government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to £500 per charge point. On paper, it sounds like good news, but in reality, the reaction across the EV charging sector tells a very different story. Denis Watling, Managing Director at ChargeGuru UK, warns that the new structure cuts vital support for apartment buildings, which is a change that could seriously stall EV adoption for millions of people living in flats.Below, Denis breaks dow

Appointing a managing agent is one of the most important decisions an RMC or RTM board will make. Done well, it can bring stability, clarity and confidence to the running of a building. Done poorly, it often results in frustration, poor communication, financial opacity – and eventually the upheaval of changing agents all over again.

As the construction industry marks Women in Construction Week and celebrates International Women’s Day (8 March), Pennyfarthing Homes is highlighting the career journey of Assistant Site Manager, Amy Borrowdale. Amy’s story reflects both the opportunities within construction and the importance of investing in emerging female talent. Amy’s route into housebuilding was far from traditional. Originally from Sheffield, she moved south in 2022 seeking a new adventure. With no clear career plan, she began worki