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How mould can impact property value and sales this Spring

“The value impact completely varies, depending on the severity of the mould and the property type. One factor that is often overlooked is that mould is often a result of the lifestyle of the occupant (i.e. not ventilating well, inconsistent temperatures, high internal humidity), so it’s important to diagnose why the mould is there in the first place.

Changes to EV charging grants creates inequality for flat residents

This week, the Government announced that flat owners, landlords, renters and businesses can now access grants of up to £500 per charge point. On paper, it sounds like good news, but in reality, the reaction across the EV charging sector tells a very different story. Denis Watling, Managing Director at ChargeGuru UK, warns that the new structure cuts vital support for apartment buildings, which is a change that could seriously stall EV adoption for millions of people living in flats.Below, Denis breaks dow

Veyco QEST enables first live TR1 completion at MJP Conveyancing

Veyco has today confirmed that MJP Conveyancing has completed its first TR1 transfer deed using Veyco QEST, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of Qualified Electronic Signatures in live conveyancing transactions. The deed was signed remotely using a fully verified Qualified Electronic Signature, demonstrating that digital transfer deeds are now operating securely in everyday practice.

Barratt London donates £1500 to local charity Brighter Horizons

Barratt London has donated £1,500 to Brighter Horizons, an independent southeast London charity supporting neurodivergent adults and people with learning disabilities, through personal and social development.

The Director’s Cut - Choosing a Managing Agent: A step-by-step guide for RMC & RTM directors

Appointing a managing agent is one of the most important decisions an RMC or RTM board will make. Done well, it can bring stability, clarity and confidence to the running of a building. Done poorly, it often results in frustration, poor communication, financial opacity – and eventually the upheaval of changing agents all over again.

Government consults on banning new leasehold flats, ground rent cap, and transition to commonhold

The Government has now opened a consultation in this regard titled “Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats”. The consultation forms part of the next phase of leasehold reform and sits alongside the ongoing implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (‘The 2024 Act’) and the recently published draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill (‘The Bill’).

From Cleaning Cabins to Construction Leadership: Pennyfarthing Homes Champions Women in Construction

As the construction industry marks Women in Construction Week and celebrates International Women’s Day (8 March), Pennyfarthing Homes is highlighting the career journey of Assistant Site Manager, Amy Borrowdale. Amy’s story reflects both the opportunities within construction and the importance of investing in emerging female talent. Amy’s route into housebuilding was far from traditional. Originally from Sheffield, she moved south in 2022 seeking a new adventure. With no clear career plan, she began worki

New national housing blueprint aims to deliver one million affordable homes by 2032

A UK house manufacturer has unveiled plans to deliver one million affordable homes within seven years, pitching the proposal as a practical way to salvage the Government’s ‘faltering’ 1.5 million homes pledge. 

Landlords chasing rental arrears of £470m in a single year

The latest research from Propoly - the platform that automates compliance, reduces risk and protects landlords - has revealed that landlords in England deal with more than £470 million worth of rent arrears in a year, with the largest number of tenants in arrears found in London and the North East. 

First tower block at Sawyers Close comes down as part of ‘The Granges’ redevelopment

Former residents joined local ward councillors Alison Carpenter and Helen Price this week to watch the first of the old existing tower blocks at Sawyers Close, Winwood, being demolished floor by floor. 

Nearly Half of All Fire Safety Inspections Unsatisfactory - Latest Statistics Show

The latest figures from GOV.UK show that fire safety concerns are at an all-time high, with the number of unsatisfactory audits and formal notices served soaring. Of the 51,026 fire safety audits carried out in 2024/25, 42% (21,312) were found to be unsatisfactory, with almost 3,000 premises served formal notices.

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