Britain's Best Apartment

Building Management Resource

Former Premier League star Paul Robinson was the star guest and speaker at Principle Estate Management’s 2025 staff conference. The former defender for Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion, who also spent time at Bolton, Leeds United and Watford, appeared in front of more than 100 staff at the event. He was interviewed by keen football fan James Neale, a senior business development manager at Principle, who said: “Paul shared stories from his career highs and lows, emphasising how passion, drive, and

New analysis from Property Inspect, a leading provider of inspection and compliance technology, reveals that the UK’s build to rent (BTR) sector with over 3,700 new units completed in the last quarter alone, but with the number of units under construction falling -12.5% on the year, is the supply pipeline about to dry up? 

The UK’s Autumn Budget delivered several headline-grabbing policies that will directly shape the future of the housing market. While initial reactions ranged from concern to confusion, property experts say the sector should take a measured, informed view, particularly as many changes won’t take effect for several years. 

The country’s largest homebuilder, Barratt Redrow, is co-sponsoring Royal British Veterans Enterprise’s (RBVE) national fundraising campaign, The Great Tommy Sleep Out, for a second year running. Over 14,500 people took part in 2025, raising an incredible £2 million to help veterans rebuild their lives, and for 2026, RBVE want to raise even more. 

Stannah is proud to have raised over £40,000 in 2025 for a variety of life-changing charities, an achievement made possible through the dedication and generosity of its employees, the strength of its match-funding scheme and the support of the Joseph Stannah Foundation. 

Doyenne in Property is proud to announce that the Doyenne Conference 2026 will take place on 6th March 2026, bringing together women from across the leasehold sector for a day of insights, networking, and celebration. 

Principle Estate Management has recruited an experienced property manager to a new position to help the company’s continued expansion. Jade Hammond, who has worked in the sector for eight years, has been appointed as the company’s first integrations property manager. Joe Jobson, joint managing director at Principle, explained that the new role was a strategic appointment that “bridges the gap” between new business, integration and property management. Mr Jobson said: “Jade impressed us at interview, and w

Issue 140 of News on the Block has now been published and is available for subscribers to read online. Our final issue of 2025 is a bumper 96-page edition - our biggest this year, and it’s packed with the insight, analysis and industry updates our readers rely on.

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, has partnered with bank payment company GoCardless to launch MRI Payment Connector in the UK residential property market. The integration will enable property professionals and finance teams to offer flexible payment options for tenants, making the experience of renting more convenient and user-friendly. 

Specialist Liverpool property law firm JB Leitch set to open its first London office as a key part of its growth strategy.   Liverpool law firm JB Leitch is recruiting for its first London office which is set to open at the beginning of December. 

Bridge Insurance Brokers Ltd has launched FlatGuard Estates, a new insurance solution purpose-built for residential and mixed-use housing estates - providing comprehensive protection for communal infrastructure and full public and property owners’ liability cover.