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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

The Real Estate Litigation team at Blacks Solicitors LLP has strengthened its offering with the appointment of two new solicitors. Following a period of sustained growth and increasing demand, the team has appointed Chloe Ward and Jess Bowen as Associate Solicitor and Solicitor - taking the team’s total headcount to seven.

As the nation’s braces for another heatwave, the latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst more homes are coming to market with built-in air conditioning, buyers still face a tough task in securing one, with air-conditioned homes accounting for just 2% of all homes currently listed for sale across England. However, homeowners considering installing air conditioning could add more than £20,000 to the value of their property even once the cost of implementation has been accounted for. 

The journey to homeownership has officially gone digital. New survey data from Mojo Mortgages reveals that for today's first-time buyers (FTBs), navigating the housing market is now deeply intertwined with social media. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer unprecedented access to property inspiration, they are also introducing a new psychological dynamic to the buying process.

A Grade II listed character property with planning permission to convert into apartments is likely to attract investors when it comes up for sale at Bond Wolfe’s July auction.

There is a lot written about managing buildings. Far less about managing the businesses that manage them.

Competitive interest in a “unique” student accommodation block in Birmingham city centre has resulted in the property being sold prior to auction for £1.5 million. The sum paid for the 175-bedroomed Londonderry House at 2 Newton Street is 115% higher than its initial guide price* of £695,000+. Craig Upton, marketing director at Bond Wolfe, explained that the “impressive price” had been agreed by an undisclosed buyer. Mr Upton said: “As soon as we started marketing this property, we had a flurry of interes

LRG has acquired Doolittle & Dalley, a long-established family-run estate agency operating across Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, further strengthening its regional network and expanding into a new territory west of Birmingham.

The Association for Rental Living (ARL), founded in 2016, is the UK’s only trade body dedicated exclusively to institutionally backed, professionally managed rental living, including Build to Rent. It marks a decade of sector leadership with the appointment of two new senior staff members.

The EWS1 (External Wall System) form can often be seen as a regulatory exercise when workloads are high, but it’s much more than just a box to tick for property transactions. It is a vital safety document born from the hard lessons of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But how do you know if you’re getting it right?

Ringley Group, the leading operational real estate company specialising in residential and Living sector management, has been appointed by Cole Waterhouse and Taurus Investment Holdings as managing agent for Erie Dock Apartments (Eda), the 291-home Build to Rent (BTR) scheme in the heart of Salford Quays, Greater Manchester.