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Property lawyer reveals whether you have to tell buyers about ghosts 

Business and university leaders have warned that devolution must strengthen the contribution of places to the UK's innovation economy without fragmenting the national capabilities needed to compete globally.

  National findings released as 1 in 5 tenants report feeling unsafe at some point during their tenancy because of a housemate Rising housing costs pushing more people towards shared accommodation 

In October 2025 the National Audit Office published its findings on insulation fitted under ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme up to mid-January 2025. Around 29% of homes with internal wall insulation, and around 98% of homes with external wall insulation, had major issues that need putting right. That comes to more than 30,000 homes, and the Public Accounts Committee took the findings up in January 2026.

While leaseholders considering a lease extension or the purchase of their freehold will welcome this the practical question remains: when will the changes take effect, and what difference will they make to the cost?

It’s a scene many property managers will recognise. The gates have failed in the closed position, the clock is ticking, and somebody is hunting for the one small item that can get everyone moving again.

Issue 145 of News on the Block is now live and available for subscribers to read online. This latest edition, Issue 145, includes a special Health and Safety feature, sponsored by Future Group, examining the challenges and responsibilities facing managing agents as building safety expectations continue to evolve.

London multidisciplinary real estate group GLPG has appointed Pankaj Vara as Joint Head of its Affordable Housing team, adding to what the business can offer developers, registered providers and investors across the sector.

As temperatures fall and homes become more susceptible to condensation and moisture, Propertymark is urging tenants and homeowners to be aware of the signs of damp and mould and take action early to protect their homes and their health.

 Almost one in 10 homes currently listed for sale in London would have fallen within the scope of the Government's mansion tax had the threshold been reduced from £2m to £1.5m, according to the latest research from Yopa, highlighting the significance of the Government's reported decision to rule out the expansion.

Lomond continues to expand its footprint in Liverpool following the acquisition of local letting and estate agent City Residential. The deal follows Lomond's earlier acquisition of Homesure, its first business based in Liverpool, which will subsequently manage the City Residential portfolio.