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The Invisible Partner: Why White Label Operations Are the Beating Heart of Branded Residences

Branded residences have evolved from a niche luxury to one of the most powerful segments in modern property. Today’s buyers aren’t simply purchasing an apartment they’re investing in a lifestyle, an identity, and the assurance of excellence that comes with a globally recognised name.

Ringley advises on 15,000th UK BTR unit as growing firm unveils new-look leadership team

Ringley Group, the leading operational real estate company specialising in residential and living management, has advised on its 15,000th UK BTR unit, as it unveils a new-look leadership team, major client wins and a refreshed brand identity. 

Derwent Facilities Management rebrands as PfP Students

Derwent FM, a long-standing leader in managing student accommodation and university facilities, is proud to announce its rebrand to PfP Students — a name that reflects a sharpened focus as the specialist in managing the spaces where students live, learn, and thrive. 

New rental living report shines a spotlight on Croydon

A comprehensive new report from strategic consulting service GAA Living has provided detailed insights into the rental living market in Croydon. 

EV chargers successfully installed during road resurfacing project on historic London estate

A project to install EV chargers during road surface renewals on historic and prime real estate in London has been successfully completed by Principle Estate Management and Cosmic Charging.

‘Exceptional’ response to new heat network engineering apprenticeships

Innovative, specialist heat network services provider Insite Energy has welcomed the first two apprentices onto its newly launched training scheme designed to fast-track talented young professionals into the low-carbon heating industry. The appointments follow a highly competitive recruitment process, which saw 70 applications for just one of the two roles within the first 48 hours. 

Is regulation to blame for decline in Britain’s new-build supply?

New insight from Property Inspect reveals that new-build homes now account for just 5.9% of all current residential property listings in Great Britain, with a quarterly and annual decline in stock availability indicating a continued slowdown in the pace of residential new homes supply, despite the continued promises of a Labour to solve the nation’s housing crisis.

Commonhold, AI and the Future of Leasehold Reform - Dominate discussion at ALEP annual conference

ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) held its annual conference on 15 October, attracting more than 240 professionals from across the leasehold sector. The high attendance reflected the continued importance of leasehold reform to solicitors, valuers, managing agents and other professionals attending. 

Royal Borough of Greenwich awarded over £500,000 to tackle homelessness

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been awarded £526,868 to help support our ongoing work and commitment to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping outlined in our Housing and Homelessness Strategy.  

Pinnacle Group expands FPRP portfolio following partnership with Zen Housing

Pinnacle Group has announced a new partnership with Zen Housing, a for-profit registered provider (FPRP), further strengthening its position as the leading housing management provider for institutional investors and emerging affordable housing platforms. 

Ringley launches new Technical Property Management division

Ringley Group, the operational real estate company specialising in residential and living management, has launched a new specialist Technical Property Management division. 

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