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PLATFORM_ Completes Landmark Cultural Residency with The Jam Jar in Bristol, Setting a New Standard for Meanwhile Use

PLATFORM_, the leading Build to Rent developer and operator, has concluded a spectacular five-month cultural residency at its newly acquired Bristol site, located on the historic former Crown Sawmills within the wider Frome Gateway Regeneration area. Partnering with local Bristol legends The Jam Jar, PLATFORM_ utilised the period prior to construction to host a series of large-scale events, proving that property development can contribute social and cultural value to a city long before construction starts.

Worst areas for landlord eviction waiting times

The latest research industry insight from LegalforLandlords has highlighted where the longest and shortest wait times are when it comes to court hearing dates for landlords who are trying to repossess their properties, with the most overstretched courts found in the likes of Birmingham, Croydon, and Slough. 

PMR Expands Living Sector Team with Appointment of Johan Keutcha

Property Management Recruitment has appointed Johan Keutcha to strengthen its specialist offering across the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build to Rent (BTR) sectors.

Performance, efficiency, protection: UK follows leading nations in developing heat networks

Operators of communal heat networks now have the opportunity to transform how residential communities are heated - adopting modern technologies and aligning with standards already established in leading countries - underpinned by new UK regulation to ensure fair and accurate billing for residents

Principle appoints Patrick Ward as Property Director

Principle, the leading property management company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Ward as its newest Property Director.

Nirvana Group announced as ARL Gold Corporate Partner and Facilities Management Partner for 2026

The Association for Rental Living (ARL) – the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors – has announced Nirvana as a Gold Partner and Facilities Management Partner of the organisation for 2026. 

Fire Doors: The First Line of Defence in Residential Fire Safety

If a fire starts at 2:00am in a residential block, the difference between a controlled incident and a catastrophic event can come down to a single door.For property managers and building owners, fire doors are not a box-ticking exercise, they are the barrier between a contained flat fire and smoke-filled corridors, compromised stairwells, and residents trapped in their homes. When a fire door fails to close properly, when intumescent seals are missing, or when excessive gaps allow smoke to pass, compartme

NEW NATIONAL NETWORK FOR LEASEHOLD COMMONHOLD PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHES

A new specialist business network has launched to unite leading professionals working across leasehold, commonhold and residential property.The TFC Partner Network, co-ordinated by multi-award-winning leasehold enfranchisement firm The Freehold Collective, brings together carefully selected experts who advise and support leaseholders, freeholders and property stakeholders.The network is inviting applications from solicitors, surveyors, managing agents, insurers, accountants, investors, developers and spec

When the problem isn’t the Property Manager – it’s the one at the top

This is a controversial one, especially as a Director of a block management company who has been on both sides of the fence; this is a very raw, but real issue that lurks within our industry. Block management has a reputation problem. High turnover, burned-out staff, inconsistent service. The industry explanation is usually the same: difficult residents, demanding directors, too much regulation.But there’s a truth that rarely gets said out loud…Sometimes the biggest problem in block management is the dire

Associate Solicitor Opportunity in Brethertons Award-Winning Property Litigation Team

Brethertons Solicitors is looking for a Solicitor to join its award-winning Property Litigation and Leasehold team. This is a new position offering the opportunity to work alongside highly respected experts, including Partner Roger Hardwick, an award-winning specialist in Residential Leasehold law.

From property management to property compliance

The rhythm of lettings is changing. Not gradually, but structurally.  As the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) reshapes the regulatory landscape, familiar activities - inspections, check-ins, certifications, renewals - are being held to a different standard. Section 21 is on its way out. Reliance on Section 8 grows. 

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