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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.

Will the New Lease Extension Valuation Rates Really Make Enfranchisement Cheaper?

The change of Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham taking office in July 2026, inevitably raises the question of whether the new Government will accelerate implementation of the long-awaited reforms contained in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

New heating helps residents’ health and lowers electricity use by 32%

Residents at Honeysuckle House are noticing a difference to their bills after the 27 flats were fitted with new heating systems which were monitored and found to have reduced energy use by an average of 32%.

Agents warn sellers against chasing highest valuation as 95% see rivals overvaluing to win instructions 

The latest industry insight from GetAgent.co.uk has found that 95% of estate agents are seeing competitors provide what they believe to be unrealistic property valuations in an attempt to win instructions, with the majority also reporting that the practice has become more common over the last year. 

Which property types take the longest time to buy?

From complex flats and shared ownership homes to new builds and unusual titles, Lyons Bowe reveals which properties can create the biggest conveyancing workload  

Debrett’s advises IFOS Group on significant minority investment from MML Capital Partners

Debrett's has advised the shareholders of IFOS Group ("IFOS"), one of the UK's largest independent residential block management businesses, on securing a significant minority investment from international mid-market investor, MML Capital Partners ("MML"), to support the next phase of its growth strategy. FRP also acted as joint financial adviser on the transaction.

Property managers urged to get ahead of winter maintenance rush

Property managers and landlords are being urged to use the start of autumn to prepare rental properties for the colder months, with property management specialist Rushbrook warning that waiting until winter arrives can turn relatively routine maintenance requirements into more disruptive problems.

Britain's poorest households twice as exposed to energy costs as richest, new ONS data reveals

New analysis of official household spending data reveals lower-income, retired and social-renting households have significantly greater exposure to energy costs ahead of October's energy price cap increase

Women in Fire Administrator of the year shortlist announced

Hochiki Europe is celebrating after Zoe Parsons was named on the shortlist for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026. Zoe was selected from a field of over 50 entries, making the final shortlist of just twelve.

Preparing for a New Rental Landscape: What Residential Property Stakeholders Need to Know

The UK’s rental space is experiencing profound changes with major reforms to improve tenant security, raise property standards and introduce stricter compliance requirements.

Average landlord portfolio now generates almost £90,000 a year in rental income

The average UK landlord portfolio is now generating almost £90,000 a year in gross rental income, according to the latest analysis by property management specialist, Rushbrook, highlighting the increasingly substantial nature of the property businesses being operated by today's landlords. 

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