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The "15-minute neighbourhood" isn't just a planning buzzword in 2026; it has become a significant driver of property value. As hybrid work has solidified, Londoners are less concerned with their commute to the city and more obsessed with what's within a 1-mile radius of their front door.

Simple Life Management, the operational arm of leading build-to-rent (BTR) specialist Sigma Capital, has announced the appointment of Ged McPartlin as Managing Director. 

The Association for Rental Living has launched a ground-breaking AI in Build to Rent – Practical Guide at its inaugural Rental Living Tech Conference.  

Sheffield-based block management company, Horizon Management, has secured more than £350,000 in government funding to protect leaseholders at residential buildings in Sheffield and Leicester requiring cladding remediation.

PMR, London’s specialist property recruitment agency, is proud to congratulate team member Shannon Baxter on her appointment as London Ambassador for Doyenne.  Doyenne is  a community network committed to championing women across the property sector.  Shannon, who has been a supporter of Doyenne since its founding nearly ten years ago, has been officially welcomed onto the Doyenne team as the network enters an exciting new chapter. 

The Association for Rental Living has appointed Andrew Teacher as Special Advisor for sector strategy and development.  Teacher has been an advocate for the residential sector for over 20 years, initially spending time at the British Property Federation building awareness for the sector and cementing early foundations during the previous Labour government. 

Key government updates on the future of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) will take centre stage at a major conference for environmental health professionals next week.

Locale, the UK’s leading building management platform, and DemandLogic, a multi-award winning building analytics platform, have formed a strategic partnership, bringing together two best-in-class platforms to power the next generation of intelligent buildings.

As I stood in a cold dark wet car park of a block of flats on a December evening with my male colleague and a male director of a Management Company to discuss our proposal to take over the management of the block, it suddenly happened, I forgot the directors name and a hot flush hit me out of nowhere.  Do I make an excuse and leave? Do I run back to the car? Do I take my coat and scarf off? Do I take extraordinary interest in the intercom control panel so I can gather myself for a few minutes? – yes I do that!

When a leaseholder passes away, property managers are often left navigating an awkward and uncertain period, particularly when service charges remain unpaid and no grant of probate has yet been issued. This interim stage can feel like a legal limbo: the lease still exists, the obligations continue, but there is no formally appointed party to pursue. Understanding what you can and cannot do during this period is key to protecting your position without overstepping legal boundaries.

The UK residential sector is currently facing a quiet crisis. We are seeing a significant number of talented Property Managers—individuals with years of experience and deep industry knowledge—seriously considering leaving the field entirely. The reason isn't a lack of skill; it’s a saturation of stress.