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Fire doors save lives. They protect escape routes, buy time for the fire service and limit damage. Yet for many leaseholders and managing agents, the rules around them have become confusing, expensive and, at times, overwhelming. 

In this week’s King's Speech, the Labour Government has promised to reform the leasehold system, presumably through formally introducing the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill that was published and received pre-legislative scrutiny earlier this year.

Prime Phenix has acquired a major development site at 96-102 The Broadway, West Ealing, in a transaction brokered by GLPG’s Agency team, with GLPG’s Capital Advisory team also securing the development facility for the purchaser to deliver the scheme. The site was sold by Luxgrove Capital Partners.

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, today announced the appointment of Dermot Briody as Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Briody will be responsible for driving growth across all regions, overseeing sales, services, client success, and partnerships worldwide. 

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), also referred to as multi-lets or room rentals, have come a long way in the past couple of decades. Once thought of as very much at the bottom of the accommodation pile, with a reputation for being sub-standard, many HMO properties are now just as plush and desirable as the best single household lets and flat shares. 

Principle, the award-winning property management specialist, has appointed Matt Kirk as property director for the north west, as the business opens a new office in central Manchester and moves to establish and grow its presence across the north west.

If you have already read my recent Director’s Cut article, Demystifying Buildings Insurance, on News on the Block (The Director’s Cut: Demystifying Buildings Insurance), you will know that understanding the basics of how buildings insurance is procured is an essential first step for any RTM or RMC director. But understanding the theory is only half the battle. The next challenge is knowing how to approach insurance procurement methodically, confidently, and transparently - particularly if you are self-managing, reviewing your managing agent’s approach, or simply wanting greater control over on

UK facilities management (FM) professionals view artificial intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies as central to the future of their profession, but many organisations lack the data maturity needed to turn ambition into impact, according to new research from MRI Software. While interest in AI continues to grow, fragmented systems, siloed data and inconsistent processes across FM operations continue to undermine confidence in the information needed to support better decision‑making. 

The "15-minute neighbourhood" isn't just a planning buzzword in 2026; it has become a significant driver of property value. As hybrid work has solidified, Londoners are less concerned with their commute to the city and more obsessed with what's within a 1-mile radius of their front door.

Simple Life Management, the operational arm of leading build-to-rent (BTR) specialist Sigma Capital, has announced the appointment of Ged McPartlin as Managing Director. 

The Association for Rental Living has launched a ground-breaking AI in Build to Rent – Practical Guide at its inaugural Rental Living Tech Conference.