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Biodiversity Net Gain and the Changing Role of the Managing Agent

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents one of the most significant shifts in the UK development and property management landscape in a generation. While much attention has focused on developers, the long-term success of BNG will rest with those responsible for estate management once construction is complete.

Fire Doors in the UK: A Widespread Compliance Problem

Introduction Around three-quarters of fire doors in the UK fail inspection, based on over 100,000 checks by accredited inspectors. This points to systemic failures in how fire doors are installed, maintained, and managed across both residential and commercial buildings.For property managers and agents, this is a critical risk area with clear legal duties. Where Fire Doors Commonly Fail 1. Gaps and Seal Defects - the most frequent issue is incorrect gaps between the door and frame. Standards (BS 8214) reco

Spike and OOHPod Collaborate to Improve Parcel Management for Residential Communities

Spike has announced a strategic partnership with Irish smart locker provider OOHPod, bringing integrated parcel management technology into the Spike Living platform for modern residential developments.

Centrick Appointed Managing Agent at Trafford Gardens, Manchester

Centrick is pleased to announce its appointment as managing agent for Trafford Gardens, a newly completed residential development located on Talbot Road in Manchester (M16), at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration zones.

Game, Set, Match: A Winning Start for the NOTB Padel Tournament

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and took part in our inaugural NOTB Padel Tournament. It was a fantastic day, filled with energy, great competition, and plenty of fun both on and off the court.

“Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?” - Demised or Communal

It is a question that arises frequently across residential blocks, often following closely behind the equally familiar: “Why do I have to pay for this?”

UK property management revenue tops £37bn but growth slows as operational pressure builds

The latest research from Property Inspect reveals that the UK property and facilities management sector grew by 4.1% in 2025, with annual revenue surpassing £37.7 billion. Forecasts suggest that 2026 will see this figure continue to rise. 

Ready or Not: How Prepared Are Landlords and Tenants for the Renters’ Rights Act?

44% of landlords and 64% of tenants say they are not confident about what will actually change when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force. New research from LRG shows that while the Act is widely known about, what it means in practice is still unclear for many people on both sides of the tenancy.

Heat network reforms put engineers in the spotlight

Serving multiple buildings from a single heat source, heat networks have long been viewed by successive governments as an efficient, climate-friendly heating, hot water, and cooling solution for urban centres. However, the UK’s market evolution shifted up a gear on 27th January 2026, when regulatory oversight from Ofgem came into effect for these complex systems. 

A New Podcast Brings the Real Stories of the Property Industry to the Surface

A new podcast is giving a voice to the people behind the property industry, sharing the unfiltered, often unheard stories from those who keep it running day to day. This is Property Management, unmasked… 

Property management firm delivers £170K savings at Sheffield tower block

Sheffield-based property management firm Horizon Management has delivered over £170,000 worth of savings for residents of a 108-unit residential development in the city.

Landlord activity surges in March as possession instructions rise 60% year-on-year

Landlord activity has accelerated sharply as implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act nears, with new figures from Landlord Action revealing a significant uplift in both enquiries and possession instructions in March.

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