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A new name has entered the property management space, but it comes backed by trusted experience and a clear vision. JMJ Asset Management officially launched this autumn, founded by industry professionals Jodie Fraser, Mark Briggs, and Jamie Treweke. The company is set to deliver asset management with a fresh perspective and one that blends professionalism with clarity, care, and long-term thinking.

BBL Property Recruitment are pleased to announce the appointment of Ruby Gibbs to their team.Ruby provides support to both our Leasehold Management and Surveying Recruitment Teams, ensuring both jobseekers and hiring managers alike are kept informed of suitable matches according to their criteria.In addition to hosting regular meetings/interviews at our new offices in Brentwood, Ruby is incredibly active across LinkedIn and the various industry events so be sure to connect to her and keep in touch.Ruby wi

The Hill Group has proudly donated £14,000 to the Royal British Legion (RBL), thanks to generous contributions from its suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues. The fundraising initiative was led by Cain Peters, Managing Director of Special Projects at The Hill Group and a former serviceman, who organised the campaign and presented a ceremonial cheque to Graham Ferris and Peter Wakeham, the Regional and Surrey Poppy Appeal Managers.

Watsons, a leading independent provider of valuation, survey and property management services, have announced the acquisition of Westley & Huff, a well-respected brand known for its valuation and survey expertise based in Cambridge.

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), only around 18% of surveyors in the UK are women. Whilst this is on the increase the margin is still hugely significant. Rebecca Freeman, Fellow of RICS is taking proactive action in this space and has recently set up a forum specifically for Women In Residential Surveying, a space designed to create collaboration, discussion, support and most importantly the opportunity for growth and retention for women within the industry. 

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A brand-new research report from strategic end-to-end advisory service GAA Living has highlighted the potential held by Birmingham’s Build to Rent (BTR) market. The Birmingham Market Research Report takes an in-depth look at the city’s changing demographics and what they mean for its evolving property sector. 

AI is now a core driver of transformation in financial services, reshaping the foundations of real estate lending. Over 85% of UK lenders now deploy AI tools to streamline operations and improve decision-making, according to AllAboutAI.com. For a sector long criticised for rigid risk models and slow processes, this is transformative.

The fallout from the failed judicial review into the government’s proposed leasehold reforms could leave hundreds of thousands of recently enfranchised homeowners facing unexpected financial losses, a leading property expert has warned.

The latest research from nationwide cash buying company and quick sale specialists, Springbok Properties, has revealed that failing to complete some of the most common winter home maintenance tasks could cost homeowners thousands of pounds, as ignored issues turn into major repair jobs over the colder months.

Award-winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, is encouraging the nation’s first-time buyers to open up about their finances this Talk Money Week, offering expert guidance on how to make these conversations more natural, productive, and stress-free.