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This latest edition features a special Sustainability & Net Zero focus, exploring the practical, financial and regulatory challenges facing the residential property sector as it works towards a more sustainable future. From decarbonisation strategies and ESG responsibilities to EV charging infrastructure, heat networks, funding opportunities and climate policy considerations, the feature provides valuable insights for property managers, landlords, directors and industry professionals navigating the path to net zero.

Future Group is pleased to announce the launch of its new client-facing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Dashboard, marking another step forward in the company’s commitment to innovation, transparency, and client control.

Few people would argue against the need for better digital connectivity. As more of our lives move online, access to reliable, high-speed broadband has become an essential utility rather than a luxury. Residents increasingly expect high bandwidth broadband as standard, whether they are working from home, streaming services or simply staying connected with family and friends.

The latest research by The Letting Partnership has found that almost one in five landlords do not trust letting agents to correctly handle rental income and tenancy deposits, whilst a lack of visibility around compliance standards is preventing many agents from building greater confidence with their clients. 

New research from Lyons Bowe Solicitors has revealed that nearly a third of homebuyers choose a conveyancer recommended by their estate agent, while only 40% compare multiple firms before making a decision. 

A new report commissioned by Berkeley shows that Birmingham is rapidly strengthening its position as one of the UK’s most compelling destinations for property investment. With strong price growth, rising rental demand and billions of pounds of infrastructure investment, Birmingham is set to challenge cities such as Manchester and London.

Sigma Capital and EQT have transitioned lettings and property management services for their London residential-for-rent portfolio to Simple Life Management, the operational platform of Sigma Capital. The move follows the internalisation of all lettings and asset management services for Sigma’s own balance sheet portfolio in 2024 and creates a truly vertically integrated investment, lettings and management platform for the private rented sector. 

A man, a woman and a child died after falling from a high-rise residential building in Elephant and Castle, south London, on 27 May 2026.

For an industry responsible for handling billions of pounds of client funds, building safety, ever-increasing regulation and serving millions of residents, property management remains surprisingly underserved by technology.

A new app is set to help householders in the UK identify potential problem plants such as Japanese Knotweed, bamboo and Giant hogweed.

The site for a proposed apartment and hotel development in central Leicester has been brought to market by commercial property agents Bond Wolfe.