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MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software solutions and services, today reported a momentum-fueled 2025, marked by record client growth and net new wins, rising platform adoption, and continued global innovation investment. The company welcomed almost 2,000 new clients - a nearly 20% year-over-year increase - while making significant advancements in its next-generation, AI-first platform designed to help real estate organizations scale operations, align cross-operational teams, and manage increasing complexity. 

Peabody has completed 197 affordable homes, including 85 for social rent, at Capital Interchange Way in Brentford. The homes have been delivered as part of a 420-home mixed-tenure development at the site in west London.

The private rental sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its most significant transformation in decades. For landlords and their professional advisers, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is not just a legislative milestone – it is a strategic inflection point. With sweeping reforms set to take effect from May, decisions made in the next few months will impact the viability of portfolios.

A 264-home, 50%-affordable scheme has completed in Fulham, delivered by Peabody and Mount Anvil with support from the GLA and Hammersmith and Fulham Council.

A new business venture, Chelsea in Devon, has officially launched, providing tailored coordination, marketing and administrative support services to property professionals across the sector.

The latest analysis by property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone has warned landlords against neglecting proper management and maintenance as they face increasing financial pressure from incoming regulation such as the Renters’ Rights Act. Their analysis shows that the average landlord across England risks devaluing their property by as much as £36,429 over a typical 10-year ownership period if they fail to invest in ongoing upkeep and maintenance, with this potential loss climbing as high as £75,000 in London. 

UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced 12 promotions, reflecting continued growth in workload and sustained demand for planning and development services. 

Property Redress has published its 2025 annual report, revealing a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector over the past year, while resolution times have improved and early settlements have increased.

West London continues to prove popular with homebuyers and renters alike, with recent data highlighting Chiswick as one of the most searched-for neighbourhoods in the capital.* Meeting this demand, L&Q is offering a collection of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Kew Bridge Rise on the border of Chiswick and Brentford. 

Average service charges on leasehold flats have exceeded £200 per month for the first time, according to reports published by The Negotiator, Landlord Today and Property Wire.

When the government announced its consultation on home buying and selling reform, the headlines focused on speed. Ministers claimed the average transaction time could fall by four weeks, with buyers and sellers collectively saving £1.5bn a year.