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Understanding Fire Engineering: What Every Property Manager Should Know

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Fire engineering is a term often heard in modern building safety, but what does it really mean? And how does it differ from the standard fire risk assessments you’re familiar with?

Residents Trapped in Balfron Tower Amid Ongoing Lift Failures

Residents of Balfron Tower in Poplar, East London, have been confined to their homes for over a week due to both lifts in the 26-storey building being out of service.

Secure Trust Bank Strikes £4.5 Million Residential Property Investment Loan

The Norwegian Church has secured a £4.5 million residential investment loan to refinance a portfolio of 11 apartments located to the rear of its main church, St Olav’s Church, in Rotherhithe, London.

Celebrating Tony Martin’s Fellowship with The Property Institute

The Property Institute is indispensable within the property management industry. Through its regulatory oversight, accreditation processes, and professional development programmes, it ensures that practitioners operate with competence and integrity. Membership in TPI not only enhances the credibility of individuals and firms but also contributes to the overall health and professionalism of the industry.It is a great achievement that the TPI have recognised Tony’s career which reflects nearly 30 years of e

Green light for new community centre at heart of Blackbird Leys

Plans for a new, modern community centre in the heart of Blackbird Leys were given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council’s planning committee last night (Tuesday 20 May), paving the way for construction to begin later this year.

BRE to lead on development of SAP as industry prepares for Future Homes Standard

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – the leading building science centre – has been awarded contracts by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to develop both the Home Energy Model (HEM) product recognition system and the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).

L&Q to launch brand-new homes in southeast London

L&Q is set to launch its first collection of homes at Rockcliffe Square this May. Located in Woolwich, a short walk from Woolwich Elizabeth Line station, this exciting new development will offer a contemporary collection of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.

ACE Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Property Management

As 80s pop icons S'Express once said, “Countdown is progressive!” – and the countdown is now on for one of the most anticipated events in the property management calendar.

Dream to Disaster: 10 years on, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Leasehold and stamp duty concerns soar and aspiration to own hits rock bottom

Apartment Adviser Awards 2025 - Shortlist Announcement

We’re delighted to reveal the official shortlist for the Apartment Adviser Awards 2025, taking place at the prestigious InterContinental Hotel Park Lane, London on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Ecokleen Group: Shaping the Future of Window Cleaning Through ESG

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals are reshaping the built environment— and facilities managers are under growing pressure to deliver on them. But while energy, waste, and supply chains often steal the spotlight, there's one area with untapped potential to support ESG objectives: specialist window cleaning.

Octopus supercharges social housing with new ‘Tenant Power’ tariff

Octopus Energy, the UK’s biggest energy supplier, is shaking things up with ‘Tenant Power’ - a brand-new tariff designed to help social housing tenants save money while encouraging landlords to go green.

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