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This Christmas was another bleak time for many leaseholders. Across the country, people who should be moving on with their lives – starting families, moving up the property ladder – are instead trapped. I am one of them.

For the past few years, there has been a succession of reports in the media about landlords selling up and quitting the industry. And it’s true that as legislation has been tightened and renters’ rights have been prioritised, it now takes more time, effort and knowledge to succeed as a landlord than it did in the past.

Domestic Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Rogers as Strategic Partnerships Manager, strengthening the company’s commitment to expanding its service reach and enhancing partner relationships across the property services sector.

With the first changes of the Renters’ Rights Act now live, a leading industry titan is pressing letting agents to put the preparations in place now to avoid falling behind.

Recent developments in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sector are creating both challenges and opportunities for property managers. The government’s latest budget introduced a road usage tax for EV drivers, sparking debate over the affordability of EV ownership.

We’re proud to announce the return of the NOTB & Jackson Sims Recruitment Unsung Heroes for 2026 - a much-loved initiative now entering its sixth year. Each year, the Unsung Heroes recognises the individuals and teams across the leasehold and residential property sector who quietly go the extra mile.

Lease conversions look set to accelerate in 2026 – driven by social change, regulatory and tax reform and ongoing economic challenges. The changing landscape will create fresh challenges for investors and property professionals – but there are opportunities for those who stay one step ahead. 

An estimated five million leaseholders across the UK, who had hoped for long-promised progress on leasehold reform before Christmas, were left deeply disappointed this week, when the Labour Government confirmed two further broken manifesto commitments.

As Christmas approaches, online shopping surges – and so does parcel theft. Recent figures show a sharp rise in parcel theft in the run-up to December, driven both by opportunistic thieves and increasingly organised “porch pirates”.

The Building Safety Act is the biggest suite of improvements to building and fire safety in living memory. Implementing it is challenging both government and industry. Experts from the multidisciplinary construction consultancy Watts Group advise about how to respond effectively and deliver future-proof buildings.

Today’s reduction in interest rates is very welcome news - for homeowners, buyers, property professionals, and no doubt Government ministers.