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Homebuyers have already paid £3.24bn in stamp duty this year

New analysis from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, reveals that homebuyers in England have already paid more than £3.24 billion in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in 2025 (Jan to Aug), an amount that would have been saved under new Conservative Party proposals to abolish the tax entirely on primary home purchases. 

Flats conversion project in Walsall features in Bond Wolfe’s October auction

An office building in Walsall with planning permission to convert into five studio flats will be an attractive proposition for developers and investors alike in Bond Wolfe’s October auction. 

FMB Calls for Action on Construction Mental Health on World Mental Health Day

As World Mental Health Day today (10/10/25) highlights the importance of wellbeing across all workplaces, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is urging builders to make mental health a top priority. 

NEXT STOP, HOME OWNERSHIP IN REGENERATION HOTSPOT WEMBLEY

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This summer, Wembley Stadium has welcomed the likes of Lana Del Rey, Coldplay and of course, the long-awaited Oasis. As outdoor concerts begin to wind down, the property market in this North West London hotspot is still booming. Bringing affordable homeownership solutions to Wembley is Shared Ownership provider SO Resi, who is providing homes in the heart of Wembley at two landmark developments, SO Resi Wembley Park and SO Resi Wembley Way.   Wembley has already seen a major investment of £2.5bn in new ho

Addington Fully Lets the 61-130 Miles Buildings in Marylebone, London After Full Refurbishment

Addington, the specialist UK investment and property asset management business has now fully let its 70 apartments at 61-130 Miles Buildings, London NW1 to a mixture of young professional and student tenants.

EV Charging Made Easy - For You, Your Leaseholders, and the Whole Block

The growth of electric vehicles is reshaping residential living, but for block and estate managers, the transition has brought a new layer of complexity. Installing and managing EV charge points (EVCPs) in leasehold environments is rarely as simple as adding hardware. Questions around compliance, billing, resident communication, and long-term maintenance are now commonplace. 

Mayor of Hackney visits Wimbourne Street development to see progress on 59 new homes

The Mayor of Hackney joined representatives from Hackney Council, Higgins Partnerships, and key stakeholders last week to mark the progress being made at the Wimbourne Street development, part of Hackney Council’s Housing Supply Programme. 

Ombudsman welcomes new guidance on material information for property sales

The Property Ombudsman welcomed the Government’s plans to clarify what estate agents should disclose in sales as part of reforms to the home-buying process. 

Façades: The First Line of Defence

From striking architectural statements to critical elements of energy performance and fire safety, façades play a vital role throughout the lifecycle of buildings.

Founder of Premier Estates moves on after 27 years

Premier Estates has announced that its founder and Chairman, Ben Jordan, is stepping away from the company after 27 years at the helm. Ben, who established Premier Estates in 1998, has played a pivotal role in the property management sector in the UK. The company will now be led by Managing Director, Lisa Fantom, who has worked alongside Ben since 2007.

Navigating RPEEPs: A guide for property professionals

The ‘residential emergency evacuations plans’ is a newly introduced piece of legislation that is designed to improve fire safety and evacuation procedures in high-rise residential buildings. Stemming directly from Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations, this legislation requires comprehensive planning for residents who may struggle to evacuate independently due to cognitive or physical mobility issues.

Keeping Waste Chutes Clear & Clean for Healthier Living Environments

In modern apartment blocks and multi-story buildings, waste chutes are one of those everyday conveniences that most people rarely stop to think about.

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