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BLOXX, a global fintech, will be at UKREiiF to showcase how it has created a new, affordable homeownership option that does not require a mortgage or any government subsidy, while fundamentally rethinking how homes are funded in the UK. The fintech states that delivering 1.5 million new homes will require a new residential asset class and capital model that unlocks supply while opening up access to homeownership, creating the demand needed to build homes at pace. The new homeownership model enables people to subscribe to buying their homes, whilst delivering outsized risk adjusted returns for

Few phrases in residential block management cause concern quite like “Section 20 works.” For many leaseholders, it is heard as the start of a large bill, a formal consultation, an unexpected demand for money.

Every building project involves the coordination of a huge number of decisions, skills, people and timelines. It can be easy to think of fire safety as just one of a long list of things to tick off. Taking a delayed or inconsistent approach to fire safety can lead to significant problems in property development. And those problems come in the shape of time and money.

Latest figures out of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) show significant progress in addressing the backlog of fire safety remediation applications for higher-risk buildings (HRBs). While this marks an important step forward, timelines remain extended and the remediation landscape complex. The BSR data to 1st May 2026 shows an improvement in reviewing of remediation applications, but the median approval time remains at 46 weeks.

The NOTB Footy Championship 2026 once again brought together professionals from across the residential property sector for a fantastic day of football, networking and friendly competition.

Lara Swycher, Head of Property Management at Fry & Co, has recently passed her RICS exams at the first attempt to become an MRICS, marking a significant professional milestone to go alongside her MTPI status.

Albany Insurance Brokers has continued its upward trajectory, growing its specialist Real Estate team to 13 and investing in two new office locations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its presence across the UK property sector.

Fewer than a third of landlords are fully aware that the Renters’ Rights Act bans advance rent payments of more than one month, according to new research from LRG. The survey of 650 landlords and tenants across England and Wales found that 43% know the rules have changed but remain uncertain of the details, while 26% say the restriction is news to them entirely.

Yesterday’s King’s Speech confirmed that the Government intends to continue with further leasehold and commonhold reform legislation during the current Parliamentary session.

Energy has become one of the most operationally demanding aspects of block management. Not because procurement itself is especially difficult. Most brokers are capable of securing competitive contracts. The real pressure comes afterwards.

Block management firm LRPM London has warned some people are paying thousands of pounds too much for their buildings insurance. The firm said outdated or inaccurate rebuild valuations can leave residents in large blocks paying inflated premiums, particularly when shared building cover has not been properly reviewed for several years.

New research from online mortgage broker, Mojo Mortgages, has revealed the significant financial and lifestyle compromises first-time buyers are making to navigate the Lifetime ISA (LISA) framework. The survey of 1,000 UK first-time buyer respondents highlights a growing property trap, where the rigid £450,000 price cap is dictating the size, location, and timeline of home purchases across the country.