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Jersey States Approves Major Changes to Rental Laws After Heated Debate

Jersey’s States Assembly has passed the biggest shake-up of the island’s rental laws in more than a decade, following days of heated debate, amendments, and close votes.

Q&A - EV Charging Point Installation

Can leaseholders compel the freeholder or management company to install EV charging points - or at least share the cost legally? What steps should we take to ensure fair treatment under leasehold law?

Proposed site for The Landmark 202 bed development in Derby on the market

One of Derby’s most significant residential development opportunities is now on the market with Watling Real Estate. In July this year, Watling was appointed in connection with five sites under the ownership of companies within Godwin Group, the distressed Birmingham-based property developer. The sites include locations in central Derby, St Paul’s in Bristol, Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, Erdington in Birmingham and Hockley Heath near Solihull. In Derby, The Landmark is a fully consented 202-unit residential

Ark Workplace Risk launches industry-first Competency Toolkit following landmark event

Ark Workplace Risk has today launched its Organisational Competency Toolkit – the first resource of its kind in the built environment sector – designed to help property owners, managers and duty-holders embed, evidence, and sustain competence across their organisations.

Beresford and MESO Energy reduce utility bills significantly

Essex property group, Beresfords, has announced a strategic partnership with MESO Energy - a leading utilities and energy solutions provider to deliver streamlined, cost-saving energy and utility services to buyers, landlords and tenants.

Huge Flat Fire in Battersea: 150 People Evacuated

Around 150 people had to be evacuated after a severe blaze ripped through a five-storey block of flats on Maysoule Road in Battersea on Wednesday evening.

London law firm Starck Uberoi reports rise in Londoners teaming up to ‘take back’ their buildings

London law firm Starck Uberoi is reporting a jump in leaseholders seeking to club together and take back control of their buildings, as national data shows a sharp rise in enquiries about leasehold enfranchisement and Right to Manage. 

Home insurance experts warn of autumn mistakes that could invalidate your policy

Despite three weeks left of UK summer, the worrying 'false autumn' phenomenon is becoming more common in the UK, as Google Trends data reveals a 5,000% spike in UK searches for “blocked gutters”.

Hampshire business appointed to Barratt Redrow’s new sector-leading multi-utility framework

Southampton-based business, Connect It Utility Services (CIUS), is proud to announce its appointment to Barratt Redrow’s new national multi-utility framework, which brings together 20 approved suppliers to deliver electricity, water, and gas utility networks across the homebuilder’s 32 operating divisions.

RCA Masterclass: Reinstatement Cost Assessments Explained

On 30th September 2025 (9am–12pm), Earl Kendrick’s expert team will be at Origin Workspace, Bristol, for our RCA Masterclass: Reinstatement Cost Assessments Explained.

Three directors join The Property Ombudsman Board

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has appointed three Non-Executive Directors to its Board. Carlos Thibaut, Jennifer Ryans and Zahir Mamujee have decades of experience working across business development, dispute resolution and property development and management. 

The Land Collective successfully completes third Black Girls in Property Programme, expanding opportunities for young women in Real Estate

The Land Collective has successfully concluded its third Black Girls in Property (BGIP) programme, a comprehensive five-day initiative designed to introduce young Black women to careers in the property sector. The programme, which ran from 4-8 August 2025, brought together over 20 participants, including alumni from the organisation's inaugural cohort, demonstrating the lasting impact and community-building success of the initiative.The programme featured a diverse range of experiences across London's pro

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