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With the first changes of the Renters’ Rights Act now live, a leading industry titan is pressing letting agents to put the preparations in place now to avoid falling behind.

Recent developments in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) sector are creating both challenges and opportunities for property managers. The government’s latest budget introduced a road usage tax for EV drivers, sparking debate over the affordability of EV ownership.

We’re proud to announce the return of the NOTB & Jackson Sims Recruitment Unsung Heroes for 2026 - a much-loved initiative now entering its sixth year. Each year, the Unsung Heroes recognises the individuals and teams across the leasehold and residential property sector who quietly go the extra mile.

Lease conversions look set to accelerate in 2026 – driven by social change, regulatory and tax reform and ongoing economic challenges. The changing landscape will create fresh challenges for investors and property professionals – but there are opportunities for those who stay one step ahead. 

An estimated five million leaseholders across the UK, who had hoped for long-promised progress on leasehold reform before Christmas, were left deeply disappointed this week, when the Labour Government confirmed two further broken manifesto commitments.

As Christmas approaches, online shopping surges – and so does parcel theft. Recent figures show a sharp rise in parcel theft in the run-up to December, driven both by opportunistic thieves and increasingly organised “porch pirates”.

The Building Safety Act is the biggest suite of improvements to building and fire safety in living memory. Implementing it is challenging both government and industry. Experts from the multidisciplinary construction consultancy Watts Group advise about how to respond effectively and deliver future-proof buildings.

Today’s reduction in interest rates is very welcome news - for homeowners, buyers, property professionals, and no doubt Government ministers. 

More than 1,200 fires broke out in purpose-built flats during the past year where no fire alarm system was in place, newly analysed data reveals.

The UK Government has launched a consultation proposing new legislative rights for leaseholders in England and Wales to secure gigabit‑capable broadband for their flats.

Landlord tax is a hugely complicated area, so if you are investing in buy-to-let or renting out any property you own, it's well worth consulting a specialist property tax adviser.