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Future Group Strengthens Growth Strategy with Appointment of New Business Manager

Future Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Turvey as New Business Manager, further reinforcing its commitment to bringing in experienced professionals from within the property sector.

Inside the First-tier Tribunal: What Really Happens When a Service Charge Dispute Gets Tested

Most property managers are aware of the First-tier Tribunal. Far fewer have actually sat in front of it. And that gap, between awareness and experience, is where risk quietly builds. Because the reality of what happens inside a tribunal hearing is often very different from what people expect.

Home charging complexity is holding back EV adoption, new research reveals

More than a quarter of consumers considering an electric vehicle would not purchase one without guaranteed access to home charging, according to new research commissioned by Easee, Europe's leading smart EV charger brand.

The Block Coach to launch new leasehold training course open to all sector roles

New training company, The Block Coach is preparing to release a brand-new training course designed to make leasehold block management more accessible to people working across the wider residential property sector.

BTTJ warning that accidental landlords face same new rental regulations as professional landlords from 1 May

“Accidental landlords” could find themselves breaking the law from 1 May, a Warwickshire law firm is warning. Martin Large of Brindley Twist Tafft & James (BTTJ), who advises landlords on the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act 2025, said families letting out inherited properties from deceased parents were just as subject to the new regulations as professional landlords. 

1 in 5 tenants who understand the Renters’ Rights Act will choose to rent a different type of property

UK rental services provider Housing Hand has revealed that only 22% of private renters say they understand how the Renters’ Rights Act, which comes into force on 1st May 2026, impacts their rights.   

London Set the Standard - But the North Is Creating Its Own Version London Set the Standard - But the North Is Creating Its Own Version

For years, London has set the tone for the UK residential market. Prime developments, hotel-style service, wellness spaces, residents’ lounges, gyms, spas, private dining rooms and lifestyle-led living have all become part of the capital’s residential language.

ELM Group Appoints New Board Chair and Deputy Chair

Property management organisation ELM Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Milner as Board Chair and John Osborn as Deputy Chair, effective from 1st March 2026, marking the next chapter in the Group’s continued growth and development. 

Raising Standards in Communal Cleaning: What Residents Actually Notice

In residential blocks across London and the Home Counties, communal cleaning is one of the most visible services delivered to residents - and one of the most frequently discussed. Yet despite its importance, it is often misunderstood, undervalued, or judged purely on surface appearance.

Biodiversity Net Gain and the Changing Role of the Managing Agent

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents one of the most significant shifts in the UK development and property management landscape in a generation. While much attention has focused on developers, the long-term success of BNG will rest with those responsible for estate management once construction is complete.

Fire Doors in the UK: A Widespread Compliance Problem

Around three-quarters of fire doors in the UK fail inspection, based on over 100,000 checks by accredited inspectors. This points to systemic failures in how fire doors are installed, maintained, and managed across both residential and commercial buildings.

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