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For anyone involved in residential property, it’s important to recognise how homes, residents and local organisations contribute to the wider communities around them. When adverse weather struck a much-loved local sporting venue, it became clear just how essential collaboration, empathy and goodwill are - both in the immediate aftermath and throughout the long-term recovery of a valued community asset.  

Following the rushed Royal Assent of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, further controversy has arisen. In the King’s Speech on 17 July, the new Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill was announced, but the full details of the Bill have yet to be released. We can expect more information on this in the near future. The current guidance highlights five key areas the Bill will address.

Build to Rent (BTR) has come a long way since its inception, evolving beyond its urban roots to embrace what we at LRG Group refer to as BTR suburban communities (aka SFH or suburban BTR). As it does so, the sector is increasingly drawing inspiration from the hospitality industry. This shift is redefining the BTR landscape, offering not just homes, but a seamless, service-led lifestyle that meets the evolving needs of modern renters.

New research by Property Inspect reveals that Build to Rent completions increased by more than 13% in 2025, and with 2025’s total sector investment of £5.3bn now forecast to increase by almost 8% in 2026, it seems that the Build to Rent is going to continue going from strength to strength in the UK. 

LRG has promoted Hannah Cooper, previously Group HR Director, to Chief People Officer (CPO), recognising her leadership of the Group’s people strategy as the business continues to grow and evolve across sales, lettings, property management and living markets. 

Collins Property Recruitment has launched a dedicated Block Management recruitment division, led by Zamir Wheeler, in response to growing demand for specialist recruitment expertise across the residential property management sector.

A substantial detached house in a popular Birmingham suburb that has been converted into seven self-contained flats is up for sale in Bond Wolfe’s next auction.   

The latest research from Yopa reveals that real estate remains one of the UK’s worst-performing industries when it comes to the gender pay gap, ranking as the fourth largest across all sectors after widening over both the past year and the past decade. 

The latest research from eXp UK reveals that in 62% of Britain’s housing markets, homebuyers must save a deposit that exceeds a full year’s earnings, underlining just how substantial the cost of homeownership has become across large parts of the country. 

Fourteen years of Lornham and the growing importance of professional stewardship in Prime Central London’s residential buildings In Prime Central London, property values are often attributed to architecture, location and limited supply. Yet increasingly, long-term performance depends on something less visible but equally critical: how well a building is managed. From regulatory compliance and financial governance to long-term capital planning, professional block management has become central to protecting

Japanese Knotweed is more than just a plant. It’s a formidable invasive species that poses serious challenges. For commercial businesses, understanding the legal management of Japanese knotweed is crucial. In this article we explain the impact of knotweed, its regulations and your responsibilities should you find knotweed on your business property. Find out the consequences of ignoring knotweed and compliance steps required to manage it.