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Introduction Around three-quarters of fire doors in the UK fail inspection, based on over 100,000 checks by accredited inspectors. This points to systemic failures in how fire doors are installed, maintained, and managed across both residential and commercial buildings.For property managers and agents, this is a critical risk area with clear legal duties. Where Fire Doors Commonly Fail 1. Gaps and Seal Defects - the most frequent issue is incorrect gaps between the door and frame. Standards (BS 8214) reco

Spike has announced a strategic partnership with Irish smart locker provider OOHPod, bringing integrated parcel management technology into the Spike Living platform for modern residential developments.

Centrick is pleased to announce its appointment as managing agent for Trafford Gardens, a newly completed residential development located on Talbot Road in Manchester (M16), at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration zones.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and took part in our inaugural NOTB Padel Tournament. It was a fantastic day, filled with energy, great competition, and plenty of fun both on and off the court.

It is a question that arises frequently across residential blocks, often following closely behind the equally familiar: “Why do I have to pay for this?”

The latest research from Property Inspect reveals that the UK property and facilities management sector grew by 4.1% in 2025, with annual revenue surpassing £37.7 billion. Forecasts suggest that 2026 will see this figure continue to rise. 

44% of landlords and 64% of tenants say they are not confident about what will actually change when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force. New research from LRG shows that while the Act is widely known about, what it means in practice is still unclear for many people on both sides of the tenancy.

Serving multiple buildings from a single heat source, heat networks have long been viewed by successive governments as an efficient, climate-friendly heating, hot water, and cooling solution for urban centres. However, the UK’s market evolution shifted up a gear on 27th January 2026, when regulatory oversight from Ofgem came into effect for these complex systems. 

A new podcast is giving a voice to the people behind the property industry, sharing the unfiltered, often unheard stories from those who keep it running day to day. This is Property Management, unmasked… 

Sheffield-based property management firm Horizon Management has delivered over £170,000 worth of savings for residents of a 108-unit residential development in the city.

The latest research from London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has found that the London Marathon route offers a striking snapshot of the capital’s rental market, with average rents ranging from just £1,500 per month at some points of the course, to as much as £6,000 per month in others.