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Get the answers to your questions and stay up to date about apartment building management with our featured articles and NOTB guides, on topics such as service charges, right to manage, buying your freehold, major works, building insurance and other issues about blocks of flats.

UK homeowners turn to smart tech to avoid unwanted house calls this Halloween

The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that while Halloween may be growing in popularity across the UK, many homeowners are planning to use smart home technology to avoid the endless stream of trick-or-treaters knocking at their doors this Friday. 

Beyond the Uniform: Redefining Security for the Modern Development

When I was younger, I worked in one of London’s most prestigious five-star hotels. During my time there, I was involved in coordinating discreet close-security support for visiting world leaders and dignitaries. 

Leasehold and Reform Act 2024 – High Court Decision

The High Court dismissed a significant legal challenge on 24th October 2025 brought by major freeholders against the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

ALEP Responds to Government Triumphs over Freeholders in Landmark Judicial Review

The government has successfully defended a legal challenge brought by a consortium of major freeholders over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024, marking a significant moment in the ongoing reform of leasehold law.

Women in Residential Property Webinar Offers Cross-Sector Insight into Industry Trends and Collaboration

Women in Residential Property (WIRP) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, a unique event designed to provide a comprehensive update on developments across the residential property industry.

Varying residential flat leases

Flat leases often contain defects which one party or the other would like to see changed. This can be a particular problem on resale as lenders continue to tighten their requirements over time.  Such a change would usually be documented by varying the lease via a Deed known as a “Variation”.

The Invisible Partner: Why White Label Operations Are the Beating Heart of Branded Residences

Branded residences have evolved from a niche luxury to one of the most powerful segments in modern property. Today’s buyers aren’t simply purchasing an apartment they’re investing in a lifestyle, an identity, and the assurance of excellence that comes with a globally recognised name.

Ringley advises on 15,000th UK BTR unit as growing firm unveils new-look leadership team

Ringley Group, the leading operational real estate company specialising in residential and living management, has advised on its 15,000th UK BTR unit, as it unveils a new-look leadership team, major client wins and a refreshed brand identity. 

Derwent Facilities Management rebrands as PfP Students

Derwent FM, a long-standing leader in managing student accommodation and university facilities, is proud to announce its rebrand to PfP Students — a name that reflects a sharpened focus as the specialist in managing the spaces where students live, learn, and thrive. 

‘Exceptional’ response to new heat network engineering apprenticeships

Innovative, specialist heat network services provider Insite Energy has welcomed the first two apprentices onto its newly launched training scheme designed to fast-track talented young professionals into the low-carbon heating industry. The appointments follow a highly competitive recruitment process, which saw 70 applications for just one of the two roles within the first 48 hours. 

New rental living report shines a spotlight on Croydon

A comprehensive new report from strategic consulting service GAA Living has provided detailed insights into the rental living market in Croydon. 

EV chargers successfully installed during road resurfacing project on historic London estate

A project to install EV chargers during road surface renewals on historic and prime real estate in London has been successfully completed by Principle Estate Management and Cosmic Charging.

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