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The Association for Rental Living has appointed Andrew Teacher as Special Advisor for sector strategy and development.  Teacher has been an advocate for the residential sector for over 20 years, initially spending time at the British Property Federation building awareness for the sector and cementing early foundations during the previous Labour government. 

Key government updates on the future of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) will take centre stage at a major conference for environmental health professionals next week.

Locale, the UK’s leading building management platform, and DemandLogic, a multi-award winning building analytics platform, have formed a strategic partnership, bringing together two best-in-class platforms to power the next generation of intelligent buildings.

As I stood in a cold dark wet car park of a block of flats on a December evening with my male colleague and a male director of a Management Company to discuss our proposal to take over the management of the block, it suddenly happened, I forgot the directors name and a hot flush hit me out of nowhere.  Do I make an excuse and leave? Do I run back to the car? Do I take my coat and scarf off? Do I take extraordinary interest in the intercom control panel so I can gather myself for a few minutes? – yes I do that!

When a leaseholder passes away, property managers are often left navigating an awkward and uncertain period, particularly when service charges remain unpaid and no grant of probate has yet been issued. This interim stage can feel like a legal limbo: the lease still exists, the obligations continue, but there is no formally appointed party to pursue. Understanding what you can and cannot do during this period is key to protecting your position without overstepping legal boundaries.

The UK residential sector is currently facing a quiet crisis. We are seeing a significant number of talented Property Managers—individuals with years of experience and deep industry knowledge—seriously considering leaving the field entirely. The reason isn't a lack of skill; it’s a saturation of stress.

Ringley Group, a leading operational real estate company specialising in residential and Living sector management, has appointed Build-to-Rent (BTR) industry leader Harry Downes to accelerate the growth of its UK Living business.

There are few residential addresses in the UK as instantly recognisable as the Barbican. A world-renowned Brutalist icon in the heart of the Square Mile, the Grade II-listed Barbican Estate is celebrated as a premier example of visionary post-war urban planning: a bold “city within a city” defined by its striking concrete-and-green aesthetic, elevated walkways, tranquil water features and remarkable sense of place.

In January the Government published its Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: the first stage in its fulfilment of a manifesto promise to abolish leasehold. 

As of 6 April 2026, the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 are officially in force, marking one of the most significant changes to residential fire safety management in a generation. Introduced in response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Regulations fundamentally shift how building owners and Responsible Persons must approach evacuation planning. It places vulnerable residents firmly at the centre.

The Government has announced new legislation to prevent private residential tenants from being swept into the scope of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on rent as an unintended consequence of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA 2025), which comes into force on 1 May 2026.