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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), also referred to as multi-lets or room rentals, have come a long way in the past couple of decades. Once thought of as very much at the bottom of the accommodation pile, with a reputation for being sub-standard, many HMO properties are now just as plush and desirable as the best single household lets and flat shares. 

Principle, the award-winning property management specialist, has appointed Matt Kirk as property director for the north west, as the business opens a new office in central Manchester and moves to establish and grow its presence across the north west.

This checklist is designed to help you procure buildings insurance in a structured, compliant, and transparent way – whether you work with a managing agent or go direct to a broker.

UK facilities management (FM) professionals view artificial intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies as central to the future of their profession, but many organisations lack the data maturity needed to turn ambition into impact, according to new research from MRI Software. While interest in AI continues to grow, fragmented systems, siloed data and inconsistent processes across FM operations continue to undermine confidence in the information needed to support better decision‑making. 

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.