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Former office block in Maidenhead part converted into 43 flats up for sale

The former headquarters office building of a healthcare business that has been partially completed for residential use is up for sale with Watling Real Estate. Watling is working with joint agents CSquared to invite offers from potential purchasers of the building known as Thames House, on the Marlow Road in Maidenhead, in the Royal Borough of Windsor. The freehold property once hosted InVentiv Health, a healthcare advertising and marketing group that has since become part of US-based Syneos Health. Jamie

50 homes let at new Worcester development, with ‘green living discount’ now on offer

More than 50 apartments have been let in the first month since the launch of Sherriff’s Gate in Worcester, marketed by estate agency Nicol & Co. And now a new “green living discount” is being offered to people who rent a flat without the need for a car parking space at the popular build-to-rent development. The special offer, worth up to £1,200 off residents’ rent in the first year, has been made to encourage people to use the nearby Beryl Bikes or their own bikes, which can be safely stored in the bike s

Why freeholders and others complicit in the secret home insurance commissions scandal must watch the car finance Supreme Court case

Two financial scandals are unfolding in parallel across England and Wales – one in car finance, the other in leasehold housing. Both hinge on hidden commissions, conflicted intermediaries and powerless consumers. The MotoNovo Finance case is now before the Supreme Court. 

flatfair signs partnership with Placefirst to boost choice for residents in booming build-to-rent sector

Leading deposit alternative provider flatfair has announced an exciting new partnership with award-winning build-to-rent (BTR) developer and single-family housing (SFH) specialist, Placefirst, further enhancing its residents’ experience by offering them significant upfront savings and granting the business greater financial security.

Proper Talk Delivers Big Conversations on PropTech, AI and the Future of Block Management

Over 100 block management professionals gathered at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) headquarters on 1 May for the sixth instalment of Proper Talk: a no-nonsense panel event that has quickly become a must-attend on the leasehold sector calendar.Chaired by property consultant Jonathan Channing, Proper Talk brings together industry leaders, managing agents, freeholders, developers and suppliers to discuss the real issues shaping residential block management. This latest session took on th

Two-thirds of property leaders plan to install EV chargers

Research from ChargeGuru has revealed that an impressive 64% of property managers, developers, and landlords plan to upgrade their existing residential developments with electric vehicle (EV) charging in the next 1-4 years.

Cost-Effective Strategies for Meeting LEED and ESG Goals in 2025

As the built environment faces increasing pressure to address sustainability, facility managers find themselves at the crossroads of regulatory compliance, corporate ESG mandates, and cost constraints. The good news? Achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals doesn’t have to break the bank.

New Apartment Scheme Completed & Ready to Rent in Liverpool

A new collection of contemporary apartments for rent in Liverpool’s trendy ‘Fabric District’ has completed with 43% already reserved or occupied.

The Renters (Reform) Bill: The Final Nail in the Coffin for Private Landlords?

The property investment landscape has been facing increasing challenges in recent years, and the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill — currently progressing through Parliament — could represent a significant turning point for private landlords.

Orla Living makes senior appointment with new head of marketing

Orla Living has appointed Louise Cant as head of marketing for its European living sector management platform, in this newly created role, as it continues to build its senior team.

Grey belt land: Five opportunities for investors

The Labour Government’s planning reforms, aimed at "getting Britain building again," have introduced the concept of ‘grey belt’ land - a subset of green belt land identified as suitable for redevelopment.

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