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Camden Council has appointed Higgins Partnerships to deliver the first phase of the regeneration of the 1960s West Kentish Town Estate, a wider redevelopment programme that will provide 850 new homes, including 325 council homes.

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 (“Act”) received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. Among its most significant commercial property reforms is the proposed prohibition on upwards-only rent reviews (“UORRs”) in business leases.

If you've ever organised an AGM for a large residential development, chances are you've experienced this. It's 6.30pm. The AGM is due to start. Residents are queuing at the registration desk, directors are already looking stressed, and you know it's going to be a long evening.

Housing providers, operators and agents are being warned not to view Awaab's Law solely through the lens of damp and mould, as new requirements coming into force later this year expand legal duties to a much broader range of housing hazards. 

The Government has introduced a significant new transparency regime for land development agreements with the publication of the Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026.

New research from Lyons Bowe that the average cost of buying a first home now stands at £38,353, with first-time buyers facing substantial upfront costs beyond the purchase price itself, as removal costs continue to soar. 

National law firm Clarke Willmott has strengthened its commercial property team in the West Midlands with the appointment of two new partners.

Taking over the management of a 600-apartment landmark development in Central London after 20 years under another managing agent was never going to be straightforward. However, we have learned over our years in property management, that a well-managed transition and a proactive first three months are critical to the long-term success of a development and the strength of client relationships.

Managing service charge accounts can be confusing, especially when it comes to reporting requirements and income recognition. For resident management companies (RMCs) or right-to-manage (RTM) companies, it’s important to understand when a company is considered dormant and how ground rent or interest income affects accounting and tax obligations. This guide simplifies the key points for property professionals and managing agents.

Centrick, a leading independent property solutions partner, has been appointed by regeneration specialist Cityheart to deliver estate management, rentals and build-to-rent operations at Stopford Park, its landmark £140 million mixed-use regeneration scheme in the heart of Stockport.

Residential real estate’s relationship with technology has never been straightforward. Even before the rise of artificial intelligence, the digital ecosystem across lettings, property management and residential operations was already fragmented and difficult to navigate. For landlords, property managers, developers and housing operators, the PropTech market can often feel overcrowded with solutions that promise transformation but rarely address the industry’s core priorities.