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Many managing agents and property owners are beginning to see a change in insurance premiums after several challenging years. In some cases, renewals are becoming more affordable as market conditions soften.

The Higher-Risk Buildings Register (HRB) was developed by The Engineering Council to provide clients, residents, employers and regulators with a higher degree of confidence that engineers are competent to work on higher-risk buildings.

The Mayfair HQ offices of Market Financial Solutions (MFS), the controversial mortgage lender that collapsed into administration in February 2026, have been put on the market for offers over £11.5 million. 

Castlemere Developments is to submit a planning application for the most ambitious and largest project in its history – an 82-home development in Surrey.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing property management specialists has opened a new base in central Manchester, marking its concerted expansion into the region.

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond being a future concept for the residential property sector and is rapidly becoming a practical business tool, according to speakers and delegates at the latest Proper Talk event, held at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) headquarters in Westminster.

Maintaining clean, safe, and well-presented communal areas is one of the most visible responsibilities of managing agents and landlords. Entrances, corridors, stairwells, lifts, bin stores, and other shared spaces contribute significantly to residents' first impressions, safety, and overall satisfaction.While many cleaning companies offer similar services, selecting an accredited contractor provides additional assurance that the company operates to recognised professional standards and has robust systems

The Real Estate Litigation team at Blacks Solicitors LLP has strengthened its offering with the appointment of two new solicitors. Following a period of sustained growth and increasing demand, the team has appointed Chloe Ward and Jess Bowen as Associate Solicitor and Solicitor - taking the team’s total headcount to seven.

As the nation’s braces for another heatwave, the latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst more homes are coming to market with built-in air conditioning, buyers still face a tough task in securing one, with air-conditioned homes accounting for just 2% of all homes currently listed for sale across England. However, homeowners considering installing air conditioning could add more than £20,000 to the value of their property even once the cost of implementation has been accounted for. 

The journey to homeownership has officially gone digital. New survey data from Mojo Mortgages reveals that for today's first-time buyers (FTBs), navigating the housing market is now deeply intertwined with social media. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok offer unprecedented access to property inspiration, they are also introducing a new psychological dynamic to the buying process.

A Grade II listed character property with planning permission to convert into apartments is likely to attract investors when it comes up for sale at Bond Wolfe’s July auction.