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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.

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. 

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

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).

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.   

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.

The Team at 4site Consulting explains how embracing the Golden Thread can help property professionals strengthen compliance, improve record keeping and enhance building safety. 

Most conversations about AI in property start with the technology, hunt for a problem to solve, then rush to deploy — even when the data bedrock isn't fit for purpose.

Residential property management has changed considerably in recent years. Transparency has improved, compliance obligations have expanded and residents have greater access to information than ever before. Yet despite these changes, one topic continues to dominate discussions across developments of all sizes: service charges.