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The most recent government data shows that the UK is monitoring more high-rise buildings with potential cladding risks than ever before, yet fewer are actually entering remediation. Property Inspect UK is now warning that the widening gap between identification and action reflects a persistent structural issue in how remediation is managed, verified, and delivered. 

Reform of the leasehold system is long overdue. It’s broadly agreed that the current model, with its layers of complexity and its potential for abuse, has required reform for some time. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA), which was enacted in a rush under the last government, represents a major step towards fairer ownership structures.

The Renters’ Rights Act has been met with mixed reactions across the property sector. While some private landlords have expressed concerns over increased regulation, corporate landlords - particularly those operating in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector - may find that the Act brings about considerable advantage.

Experts at a national trade body are urging householders across the UK to check for signs of pests around the home while getting ready for Christmas.

Square Roots, a housing provider with a mission to supply top-quality, affordable homes in London, has extended its relationship with Kurve Technologies, delivered by Insite Energy, to maximise customer satisfaction and lower costs and emissions at a new 236 home development in the north of the capital. 

The government has just seen off a High Court challenge from major freeholders over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024. So, a time for leaseholder celebration? Perhaps, but before we declare victory for flat owners, it is worth asking the one question that really matters:  which of the reforms will actually get leasehold flats selling again?

The Novello Group has been awarded Supplier of the Year in the Surveying Category at The Negotiator Awards, the property industry's most prestigious awards, recognising excellence across estate agency and residential property services.

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – the leading building science centre – has today announced the creation of the PV Fire Intelligence Network (PV-FIN) – a steering group of leading organisations to analyse the fire safety of solar PV (photovoltaic) systems. A group of solar PV and component manufacturers, fire experts, and solar safety solution providers will form the network, chaired by BRE.

“Earlier this summer, the Association for Rental Living (ARL) contributed to the House of Lords Inquiry into the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), submitting comprehensive evidence based on the input of our institutionally backed, professionally manged purpose-built rental living sector members, and the issues they have faced. 

Major roof repair work has now begun on three of the Ravenscraig multi-storey tower blocks in Kirkcaldy following the resolution of a controversial billing issue that had drawn strong reaction from residents.

In July 2020 the Law Commission published three reports containing over 100 recommendations to enhance leaseholders’ rights to extend their leases, buy their freeholds and take over the management of their buildings.

The latest market analysis by London’s leading estate and lettings agent, Foxtons, shows that demand for homes with electric vehicle (EV) charging points remains robust across many areas of the capital, with this shifting preference set to continue despite the Government’s latest Budget confirming a future mileage based tax for EV owners.