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For many years, estate management has been viewed primarily through the lens of compliance, maintenance, and governance. Managing agents have traditionally been seen as custodians of transfer obligations, service charge budgets, and open space maintenance. Whilst these responsibilities remain critical, the future of estate management demands a broader perspective.

A property management company has been fined and its director handed a suspended sentence after an 18-year-old apprentice was killed whilst working at a property in Bangor, North Wales.

Prolonged periods of hot weather across the UK are placing additional pressure on homes, from overheating and poor ventilation to damage caused by extreme temperatures. Today, lettings and estate agencies across the UK have issued guidance to help both landlords and tenants keep properties comfortable, well maintained and energy efficient throughout what could soon be seen as the hottest summer on record.  

Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) must rebuild the property sector’s political, media and investor voice after years in which the sector’s influence has weakened and damaging narratives have been allowed to take hold, according to a new discussion paper by four former senior British Property Federation figures.

Many managing agents and property owners are beginning to see a change in insurance premiums after several challenging years. In some cases, renewals are becoming more affordable as market conditions soften.

The Higher-Risk Buildings Register (HRB) was developed by The Engineering Council to provide clients, residents, employers and regulators with a higher degree of confidence that engineers are competent to work on higher-risk buildings.

The Mayfair HQ offices of Market Financial Solutions (MFS), the controversial mortgage lender that collapsed into administration in February 2026, have been put on the market for offers over £11.5 million. 

One of the UK’s fastest-growing property management specialists has opened a new base in central Manchester, marking its concerted expansion into the region.

Castlemere Developments is to submit a planning application for the most ambitious and largest project in its history – an 82-home development in Surrey.

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being a future concept for the residential property sector and is rapidly becoming a practical business tool, according to speakers and delegates at the latest Proper Talk event, held at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) headquarters in Westminster.

Maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented communal areas is one of the most visible responsibilities of managing agents and landlords. Entrances, corridors, stairwells, lifts, bin stores, and other shared spaces contribute significantly to residents' first impressions, safety, and overall satisfaction.While many cleaning companies offer similar services, selecting an accredited contractor provides additional assurance that the company operates to recognised professional standards and has robust systems