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Derby’s biggest independent property brand announces new CEO 

Derby’s biggest independent property brand, Cope&Co, has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Annie Cope, who has worked for the residential, sales and property lettings business since 2021, takes over the reins from her mother, Susan Cope. 

People on lowest incomes hit hardest by noise, new research finds

Lower earners are more likely to report being regularly disturbed by noise, according to a new report, which states that urgent action is needed to close health inequality gaps in England and Wales.The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has today published a major new report, Sound Thinking, warning that noise pollution remains a significant but often overlooked threat to public health and wellbeing, with nearly a quarter of people saying they are regularly disturbed by noise and many beli

Traditional estate agencies crying out for staff, with almost 1,300 agents needed across England

The latest research by eXp UK, the platform for personal estate agents and estate agency businesses, has revealed that traditional estate agencies are currently advertising for almost 1,300 new agents across England, despite the more subdued market conditions seen in 2026.

The £300 job that prevents the £25,000 one

Why the cheapest line on your maintenance schedule is quietly protecting the most expensive one — and how a blocked gutter ends in a Section 20.

Social Media Influencers Face Legal Threats Making TikToks at Home, Lawyers Warn

Social media influencers are "sleepwalking” into legal battles with their landlords by filming content from their homes, a leading property solicitor has warned.

Could AI Spot Your Block’s Energy Waste?

Understanding what a building uses overnight could help managing agents answer difficult questions about energy costs. Artificial intelligence could make those answers easier to find.

Flea season isn't over: why September could be the month to check your home

Flea season is here and growing concern among pet owners is showing, with UK searches for “symptoms of fleas in cats” soaring by 4,150% over the past month. 

Almost half of homebuyers on the fence until Autumn Statement uncertainty has passed

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that almost half of homebuyers could be sitting on the fence in the run-up to the Autumn Statement, with 27% already delaying or pausing their property search and a further 21% yet to decide whether they will do the same.

Hawthorn Capital accelerates growth with Xenia Acquisition

Private investment firm Hawthorn Capital has acquired Xenia Property Group as it accelerates the expansion of its UK real estate services platform. Xenia specialises in block management, residential and student lettings. The group comprises Xenia Estates, Xenia Students and Xenia Lettings, managing a portfolio of more than 4,000 units.

From Pride Park inspiration to Construction Director at Casamia Homes

Construction Director Dan Taylor was just 12 years old when a visit to see Derby County’s new Pride Park stadium taking shape sparked his interest in construction. Dan said: “My dad took me to see the stadium being built and I was fascinated by it. I watched it rise from the ground over its incredibly fast one-year build programme.

Lomond strengthens Midlands footprint with acquisition of Nottingham Lettings Business 

Lomond's acquisition activity continues with its purchase of the residential lettings and property management function of FHP Living, a Nottingham-based property agency. Another marker of its continued growth strategy across the Midlands, the business, which has a strong residential lettings presence across Nottingham and West Bridgford and a growing student lettings element, will become part of John Shepherd, Lomond's flagship brand in the region. 

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