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September travel is booming, with one in four holidaymakers planning for a late Summer break. But as more Brits pack their bags and head abroad, many homes across the country will be left empty for days or even weeks at a time.

There is an important difference between quiet management and silent management. Quiet management gives people confidence that matters are under control. Silent management leaves people wondering whether anyone is listening at all.

As summer holidays and extreme heat waves draw people away from town centres, Britain's high streets are experiencing a seasonal halt - footfall has fallen by 6.2% in the five weeks to 5th July 2026 compared with the same period last year.* Despite this seasonal dip, many high streets remain vibrant destinations, with local businesses, cafés, markets and community spaces continuing to bring people together and support thriving neighbourhoods. 

The latest research by property management specialist, Rushbrook, has revealed that landlords who fail to adequately maintain their rental properties could see as much as £30,172 wiped from the value of the average buy-to-let investment across England, with this potential loss climbing to almost £59,000 in London. 

The Royal Borough of Greenwich – home to Plumstead, North Greenwich and Kidbrooke – is continuing to establish itself as one of London's most exciting cultural destinations, with a growing programme of arts, music and community events transforming the area into a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike.

More than 56,000 false fire alarm callouts were made to purpose-built flats in England last year – equivalent to around 153 emergency responses every day – according to new government data analysed by Drax Technology.  

Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, Charlie Pugsley KFSM, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Building Safety Regulator, and London Fire Brigade are among the leading voices confirmed for SertusLive 3, a one-day forum bringing together 250–300 building safety professionals from across the built environment to explore the practical challenges of delivering safer buildings through the lens of smoke ventilation. 

As buyers increasingly look for homes that balance connectivity with access to green and blue space, attention is turning beyond the capital’s most well-known riverside hotspots to lesser-known waterways. Research from the Canal & River Trust has found that spending time by water can significantly boost mood and wellbeing, helping to explain the growing appeal of homes in these settings.

Birmingham has long been one of the UK’s largest housing and rental markets, but there are some particularly strong reasons for investors to be looking at the city now.

Independent mortgage broker, Flagstone Financial, has outlined key advice for first-time buyers, pointing to flexible options as signs of an improving mortgage market. 

A 21-year-old apprentice is helping to address one of the defining challenges facing his generation: building the new homes Britain needs while ensuring they are proofed for the future. As Oscar Anderson celebrates completing his apprenticeship with a distinction, he shares how his time at Eastbrook Village in Milton Keynes had him combining traditional construction skills with sustainability and digital skills.