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UK rental services provider Housing Hand has revealed that only 22% of private renters say they understand how the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force on 1st May 2026, impacts their rights.   

Property management organisation ELM Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Milner as Board Chair and John Osborn as Deputy Chair, effective from 1st March 2026, marking the next chapter in the Group’s continued growth and development. 

“Accidental landlords” could find themselves breaking the law from 1 May, a Warwickshire law firm is warning. Martin Large of Brindley Twist Tafft & James (BTTJ), who advises landlords on the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act 2025, said families letting out inherited properties from deceased parents were just as subject to the new regulations as professional landlords. 

For years, London has set the tone for the UK residential market. Prime developments, hotel-style service, wellness spaces, residents’ lounges, gyms, spas, private dining rooms and lifestyle-led living have all become part of the capital’s residential language.

In residential blocks across London and the Home Counties, communal cleaning is one of the most visible services delivered to residents - and one of the most frequently discussed. Yet despite its importance, it is often misunderstood, undervalued, or judged purely on surface appearance.

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents one of the most significant shifts in the UK development and property management landscape in a generation. While much attention has focused on developers, the long-term success of BNG will rest with those responsible for estate management once construction is complete.

Around three-quarters of fire doors in the UK fail inspection, based on over 100,000 checks by accredited inspectors. This points to systemic failures in how fire doors are installed, maintained, and managed across both residential and commercial buildings.

Spike has announced a strategic partnership with Irish smart locker provider OOHPod, bringing integrated parcel management technology into the Spike Living platform for modern residential developments.

Centrick is pleased to announce its appointment as managing agent for Trafford Gardens, a newly completed residential development located on Talbot Road in Manchester (M16), at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration zones.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and took part in our inaugural NOTB Padel Tournament. It was a fantastic day, filled with energy, great competition, and plenty of fun both on and off the court.

It is a question that arises frequently across residential blocks, often following closely behind the equally familiar: “Why do I have to pay for this?”