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The Property Care Association (PCA) is calling on householders to protect their homes by reviewing the credentials of contractors before any work takes place and urging anyone with concerns to check online or telephone for help.

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that homes surrounding some of Prime London's most prestigious garden squares continue to command huge values even in cooler market conditions, with buyers paying property premiums as high as 175% compared to the wider borough.

UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced 14 promotions across its Cardiff, London, Manchester and Newcastle offices, reflecting continued growth of the business.

At the time of writing, the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill still has no published First Reading date.   But is it imminent? Andy Burnham entered Downing Street on 20 July and brought Angela Rayner back to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Principle Estate Management is setting its sights on increasing its presence on the South Coast after opening its first office in the region.

Security incidents and property-related problems at vacant commercial buildings have cost landlords almost £50,000 on average over the past year.

One in every 1,067 homes across the UK experiences an electrical fire over a five year period according to new data collected by Fusion Electrical. 

Sheffield-based block management company Horizon Management has been appointed to manage 347 apartments across five residential buildings in Sheffield and Merseyside, after leaseholders at both developments exercised their statutory Right to Manage (RTM).

Many managing agents and property owners are beginning to see a change in insurance premiums after several challenging years. In some cases, renewals are becoming more affordable as market conditions soften.

For many property managers, utility management has evolved from a routine administrative function into one of the most demanding aspects of portfolio management. Rising energy costs, increasingly complex supplier relationships, changing regulations, billing disputes and the growing expectation for greater transparency have all combined to place significant pressure on already stretched management teams.

When something goes wrong in a building, a resident’s first thought isn't to think about the systems and processes behind it, they want things fixed quickly and efficiently.