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LRG has acquired the Northern Estate Agencies Group, one of the largest independent estate agency groups in the North of England. The business operates in 36 locations across West Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester under the brands Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers. With this acquisition, LRG’s reach now stretches from Wetherby in Yorkshire to Ventnor on the Isle of Wight – a true North to South presence across the UK.

Asbestos is a well-known issue in UK housing - but while it’s rightly treated with caution, it doesn’t need to cause alarm. With the right advice and professional guidance, it’s a manageable problem that shouldn’t stand in the way of purchasing a dream home. 

New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, warns that Bonfire Night could cost renters an average of £1,475 in property damage if proper care is not taken, but that with a few simple safety checks in place, the much-loved evening of celebration and community can go off without a hitch. 

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has collaborated with housing association Golding Homes to produce an educational video for tenants about ventilation, damp and mould.

An East Midlands social housing provider has been fined £32,000 after multiple workers were diagnosed with vibration related ill-health conditions such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

The High Court has now issued its much-anticipated judgment in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund and others -v- Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWHC 2751 (Admin), firmly rejecting the judicial review brought by several of London’s largest landed estates.

Two of the sector’s leading names - Data Energy and Guru Systems - have partnered to help property managers, developers and operators simplify compliance and take control of their network performance ahead of Ofgem’s 2026 regulation. 

There’s a quiet storm brewing in block management – and it’s not about building safety this time. It’s about insurance regulation.

Trick or treating may be over, but plenty of buildings are still haunted – not by ghosts, but by false economies. You know the type: dusty corners nobody’s checked in months, fire doors that creak open like a horror movie prop and cleaners who disappear faster than the sweets on Halloween night. 

When people hear “property,” they usually think location, yields or the next big deal. Of course, those things matter but after years in the industry, wearing several different hats, I’ve realised the real magic happens not only when you buy the property, but when you look after it too.

The latest analysis from international high-net-worth mortgage broker, Enness Global, has revealed that Prince Andrew’s move to the Sandringham Estate represents a significant step down from his previous royal residence, despite the Norfolk estate’s prestigious reputation and £60 million valuation.