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£88bn of homes sitting empty as housing crisis continues 

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that more than 300,000 homes across England have been sitting empty for at least six months, with the estimated value of this long-term vacant housing stock standing at almost £89bn. 

The Hidden Work Behind a Managing Agent Handover

Changing managing agent can look simple from the outside. One agent finishes, another starts and residents are given a new point of contact. In reality, a lot has to happen behind the scenes if the change is going to work properly.

Good communication in property management

A question about a home or development should not disappear into an inbox. Leaseholders want clear answers, while resident management company directors need enough visibility to know that issues are being dealt with without having to chase every update themselves.

Heat network decision makers to gather at inaugural biennial symposium

Around 80 senior leaders from across the heat network sector have signed up to attend a high-level forum to discuss the state of the industry as it enters a new regulatory era. Hosted by heat network services specialist Insite Energy, the first Insite Partners Summit will take place in Kings Cross, London, on 17th September 2026.

Q&A - Enforcing Fire Door Safety

I live in a Victorian (1860s) house of 6 Flats in London. Two Fire Door assessments have been done and all flat doors failed. Two Flats have more than one front door facing common parts and all failed.

When property management goes wrong, what happens next matters

There has been considerable discussion about raising professional standards in residential property management. Much of it has understandably focused on qualifications, regulation, and the safeguards that should be in place to protect leaseholders and client money.

Big Berkeley Biathlon raises more than £70,000 to tackle youth homelessness

The inaugural Berkeley Foundation Biathlon has raised more than £70,000 to support young people facing homelessness, significantly exceeding its £50,000 fundraising target. Organised by the Berkeley Foundation, the three-day challenge brought together colleagues, partners and supporters to travel more than 240 kilometres from Birmingham to London.

Lomond's new Chief Executive Paul Geddes officially starts

Lomond, one of the UK's leading lettings and estate agency networks, today welcomes Paul Geddes in his role as Group Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of the company's next phase of growth and development.  

Government announces PRS Database

On 9 September the government announced dates and further detail for its ‘Register your rental property’ service (PRS), a new national register for private rented properties in England, being introduced as part of the Renters' Rights Act (RRA). 

The Future of Leasehold Property Management: Have Your Say Before September Ends

The leasehold property management sector is facing one of the most significant periods of change in its history — and we want to hear directly from the people working within it.

Do landlords still have a right to recover RTM costs after the 2025 reforms?

The Upper Tribunal says yes in a new decision — City and Country Properties Limited v BC Court RTM Company Limited.

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