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The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) represents the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in England in over three decades. Whilst much of the public commentary has centred on the enhanced protections afforded to tenants, the Act also introduces a number of measures that stand to benefit responsible and proactive landlords. 

Gallagher is one of the leading providers of insurance and risk management solutions for the real estate sector. Our dedicated real estate team supports property owners, investors, managing agents, asset and fund managers, and developers with innovative solutions to help protect their assets and manage risk with confidence.

The latest analysis by Property Inspect has revealed that an estimated half of England's schools and education settings confirmed to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) were primary schools, as the government's focus shifts from identifying affected buildings towards delivering long-term remediation and demonstrating the ongoing safety of the school estate. Property Inspect analysed the Government's historic published data on education settings with confirmed RAAC, alongside the latest u

Homeownership remains a powerful aspiration in Britain, but millions of would-be buyers are losing confidence that they will ever achieve it.   The 10th annual survey finds that 73% of non-homeowners want to own their home. Yet among those who aspire to buy, more than half – 52% – doubt they will ever be able to do so.Aspiring first-time buyers are markedly more pessimistic than the wider public. More than half, 51%, believe now is a bad time to buy, compared with 35% of UK adults overall.  The findings s

Stamp duty is one of the biggest upfront costs home buyers face. It can add thousands of pounds to the cost of moving and many people view it as a significant barrier in the housing market, particularly in the Southeast where property prices are disproportionately high.  Andy Burnham, who at time of writing is assumed to be taking over as PM within weeks, has suggested replacing stamp duty as part of a wider programme of property tax reforms, potentially replacing it with an annual levy linked to property or land values. What does this mean for homeowners and those hoping to join them?

Since gaining Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, the Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA”) has made a number of significant changes to the law in accordance with the Government’s plan to “Make Work Pay”. Now, further crucial changes to the law regarding unfair dismissal are set to come into force from 1 January 2027, which are outlined below. 

Livingway, a UK-based build-to-rent (BTR) investor and operator, has secured three residential investment facilities totalling £36.4m from Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance to support assets including ROCO, a residential scheme in Liverpool city centre. 

As much as it can feel like a box to tick and move on, fire safety is never a “set and forget” responsibility for building owners, developers, property managers and housing providers.  Even when fire safety is planned perfectly, systems and strategies can become outdated, either through general wear and tear, or through changes to how a building is occupied or used. 

For many years, estate management has been viewed primarily through the lens of compliance, maintenance, and governance. Managing agents have traditionally been seen as custodians of transfer obligations, service charge budgets, and open space maintenance. Whilst these responsibilities remain critical, the future of estate management demands a broader perspective.

With the UK experiencing a warmer-than-average summer, winter may feel like a distant concern. However, the most successful property management companies know that effective winter preparation starts months before the first cold snap

One of the most common misconceptions in residential property management is the belief that commissioning a fire risk assessment (FRA) automatically means a building has met all of its fire safety responsibilities.