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-          Risk & Compliance expert David Flack joins from Vegner Group-          Senior hire central to delivering SRVO’s ambitious growth since January 2025 launch-          Team continues to expand with nationwide commercial and residential roles Property advisor and surveying firm SRVO Property, part of the Odevo UK Group, has appointed David Flack as Director of Risk to lead and scale its Risk & Compliance capabilities across the UK residential and commercial real estate market. David joins from Vegn

PHM Group has acquired Trust Property Management Group, which operates in the London metropolitan area, expanding itsoperations to the UK. The acquisition is part of PHM Group's continued international growth. The acquisition includes the Group's subsidiaries Trust Property Management, Fresh Property Management, Nightingale Chancellors, Dexter Brown, and Skylon Chartered Surveyors. The Trust Group companies specialise in the management of residential properties and other expert services in the field of pr

A prime development site in Croydon has been placed on the market by agents Watling Real Estate. The 0.53 acre site in Edridge Road was formerly occupied by the Colombus House office development, which has since been demolished. Andrew Foster and Chris Walker of Watling Real Estate were appointed LPA Receivers, and Jamie Lamond and Tom Colyer in Watling’s London office are now leading the sale process. Jamie Lamond explained: “An earlier planning consent for a residential tower block development expires t

CBG Consultants are proud to announce that Cosway Street, a landmark residential project in Westminster, Greater London, has been awarded a Civic Trust Award. These significant awards recognise projects that make an outstanding contribution to the built environment, not just through architectural or design excellence, but by delivering sustainable, accessible places that offer lasting value. Located in Marylebone, Cosway Street forms part of Westminster City Council’s ambitious Church Street Masterplan. T

A new law coming into force this October will give social landlords just 24 hours to investigate and act on serious housing hazards or rehouse residents at their own expense.The legislation, known as Awaab’s Law, marks one of the most significant changes in UK housing regulation in decades. Triggered by the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from prolonged exposure to mould in his Rochdale flat, the law sets strict new legal duties for social landlords, with private landlords expected to follow. Wha

Property managers have a legal and moral duty to keep their buildings safe, and risk assessments are a key element of fulfilling that duty. Whether you're managing a block of flats or a commercial premises, regular assessments help identify potential hazards, protect residents and staff, and ensure legal compliance.

Rachel Reeves is expected to announce the launch of the Freedom to Buy mortgage scheme tomorrow. This is what we have to say.

Green light given to transform Teviot Estate in Poplar with new housing, open spaces and community facilities

NICEIC reminds landlords to check EICR status as five-year deadline approaches.NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is urging landlords across England to review the status of their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), as June 2025 marks five years since the introduction of mandatory EICRs for private rented properties.The legislation, introduced in June 2020, requires landlords to have electrical installations inspected and tested at least eve

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce a wave of changes to the private rented sector, including new protections for tenants with pets, children, or those receiving benefits. These reforms aim to prevent blanket bans and create a more inclusive and transparent rental market.

The Government has now brought into force a number of provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, implementing parts of the Law Commission’s recommendations relating to the Right to Manage (RTM).

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and housing association Poplar HARCA have received a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London.