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Rightmove Urges Caution on Property Tax Reform Amid Market Risks

Rightmove, the UK’s largest property platform, has called on the government to tread carefully in considering landmark changes to property taxation, warning that reforms could inadvertently stall key housing market segments.

From the Playground to the Property Ladder: Children’s Voice on the Rise in Home Moves

A new study by Zoopla reveals an emerging trend in UK households: when it comes to choosing a new home, the family’s children are increasingly having their say. In fact, three-quarters—74%—of households report that their children influence the final decision to move.This influence is particularly strong among younger generations. Among Gen Z movers, 40% identify their children as either the main decision-makers or a major influence. Meanwhile, 32% of Millennials say the same.Geographically, influence leve

Leaks, alarms & boiler breakdowns most common issues facing tenants and property managers

The latest insight from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7, out of hours support for property managers, has revealed that the volume of issues faced by property managers is on the rise, with leaks, alarms, and access problems remaining the most common tenant complaints on an annual basis.

Younger generations see homeownership as less important but harder to achieve

The latest research from Yopa has revealed how attitudes towards homeownership vary between generations, showing that while the majority still aspire to own, its perceived importance has waned among younger buyers who also find the path to ownership more challenging than their parents did. 

Building Safety Updates – Wales Bill

Recent months have provided perhaps one of the most eventful periods in recent memory for the property management industry. In this article, we look at some of the key developments around building safety and their implications. 

Luxury London Flats Ban Food Delivery Riders Amid Security Row

Residents at a luxury block of flats in Canary Wharf have been told that food delivery couriers from Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats are no longer permitted to enter the development, sparking debate over security, discrimination, and convenience.

Staircase Collapse at Cornwall Flats Raises Urgent Leasehold Safety Concerns

A serious incident at a block of flats in Cornwall has raised alarm among leaseholders and property managers.

Murder Probe After Woman Falls to Her Death From Southampton Flats

A murder investigation is underway in Southampton following the death of a 25-year-old woman who fell from a block of flats.

Landlords face rental income tax bill of £885 per property

The latest analysis from Inventory Base reveals that UK landlords face an average NI bill of up to £885 per property per year if Labour’s rental tax proposal is passed into law. 

Navigating change in the rental market - how Principle supports landlords in an ever-changing market

The recently released Rightmove Lettings Report 2025 offers some powerful insights into today’s rental market in the UK. Drawing on feedback from over 900 landlords and 2,300 tenants, the report highlights both the ongoing growth in rental demand, and the challenges landlords continue to face. 

The fight for facades: Why M&E must shape early design decisions

With sustainability and energy efficiency, not to mention decarbonisation, increasingly taking priority during building design, MEP engineers and architects are coming into conflict as part of an ever-changing air quality landscape. Nowhere is this better highlighted than in the increasing need for louvres to be designed and incorporated into buildings, especially in applications where plant equipment requires effective air intake or exhaust.

Beresfords celebrates standout first half of 2025 following strong market performance

Essex’s leading estate agent, Beresfords, has reported a record-breaking first half of 2025, with performance figures reflecting both continued market confidence and the strength of its client-first approach across sales and lettings.

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