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Renters’ Rights Act comment – Dr Neil Cobbold

“Reapit welcomes the clarity Royal Assent of the Renters’ Rights Act will bring to the private rented sector. Letting agents finally have certainty on what will change, but also tremendous opportunity to prove their value to landlords and tenants. 

Pink Power: Homebuilder wears it pink to raise awareness for breast cancer

A David Wilson Homes site team in Northamptonshire dressed to impress as part of Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink event on Friday 24th October.

Beresfords 2025 property dinner raises £52,808 for regional charity

South East property group, Beresfords, is proud to announce the outstanding success of its 2025 property dinner and auction, held at the prestigious Pan Pacific Hotel London. 

When Luxury Isn’t Enough: Keeping Pace with Residents’ Rising Expectations

In prime and super-prime residential living, expectations are constantly evolving. What once set a development apart has become standard, and what delighted residents five years ago is now the minimum benchmark.

UK homeowners turn to smart tech to avoid unwanted house calls this Halloween

The latest research from eXp UK has revealed that while Halloween may be growing in popularity across the UK, many homeowners are planning to use smart home technology to avoid the endless stream of trick-or-treaters knocking at their doors this Friday. 

Landlords in Wales most exposed to reputation damage and regulatory scrutiny due to unresponsive management

New figures from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, reveal that landlords in Wales and the North of England are the least likely to have out-of-hours (OOH) cover in place for maintenance, management or emergencies - leaving them exposed to high remediation costs, reputation damage, and even regulatory scrutiny. 

What is Awaab's Law?

Awaab’s Law is new legislation designed to ensure social landlords fix dangerous housing conditions quickly. Named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old who died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his family’s flat, the law introduces strict timeframes for landlords to investigate and repair health-related hazards such as damp and mould.

London residential development secures over £1m to boost heat network efficiency

Residents at The Switch House & Elektron Buildings in London are set to benefit from major improvements to their communal heating system after the development was awarded £1,079,734 in government funding.  

Beyond the Uniform: Redefining Security for the Modern Development

When I was younger, I worked in one of London’s most prestigious five-star hotels. During my time there, I was involved in coordinating discreet close-security support for visiting world leaders and dignitaries. 

Leasehold and Reform Act 2024 – High Court Decision

The High Court dismissed a significant legal challenge on 24th October 2025 brought by major freeholders against the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

ALEP Responds to Government Triumphs over Freeholders in Landmark Judicial Review

The government has successfully defended a legal challenge brought by a consortium of major freeholders over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024, marking a significant moment in the ongoing reform of leasehold law.

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