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UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has appointed Caroline McDade as senior director, strengthening its major projects capability in London and nationally. 

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has advised social housing provider Vico Homes on the acquisition of new build dwellings across three sites from national housebuilder Vistry Group that will deliver 347 new homes across Yorkshire.

A Bristol landlord has been fined after a member of the public sustained significant injuries when they fell from the first-floor landing of an external wooden staircase at a converted property in Bishopston.

On 19th December 2025, the Building Safety Regulator issued a letter to principal accountable persons and building owners to draw attention to certain risks that have been identified with reinforced concrete multi storey buildings that include elements of structure known as transfer slabs. The concerns centre upon a lack of clear design methodology for the design of transfer slabs and the propensity for collapse due to punching shear.

In this article we take an in-depth look at the challenges of invasive plants in urban areas and why invasive weed control in London boroughs is important to homeowners and commercial businesses alike. We explore the top concerns councils have about keeping their London boroughs free of invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed and the effect on property value if control measures are not put in place.

Stannah Lifts, a leader in the UK lift sector, is proud to announce a new partnership with Test Valley Borough Council to deliver comprehensive lift maintenance services across the council’s full property portfolio, covering 6 sites. 

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry, the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners diagnose and fix building issues such as damp and Japanese Knotweed. 

The leasehold management sector enters 2026 with momentum and opportunity with reform consultations set to take front and centre this year. While workforce pressures remain well documented, the industry is also undergoing a period of professionalisation, structural improvement and skills evolution that presents genuine opportunities for forward thinking employers.

Insurance is one of the most consequential - and misunderstood - responsibilities across residential property. Many managing agents are involved in advising on, arranging or administering insurance without fully understanding where FCA regulation, insurance distribution rules and commission restrictions begin and end.

Rent controls are often positioned as a solution to housing affordability challenges (where rents rise and become an unreasonable proportion of disposable income).  By implementing caps on residential rents, policymakers aim to protect tenants from sudden increases and provide greater stability in the private rented sector. The intent is clear and, in many cases, well meaning.

Pinnacle Group (Pinnacle) has announced that it now manages more than 3,000 homes on behalf of L&G Affordable Homes (LGAH), marking a significant milestone in the partnership between the two organisations.