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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

Naked tenants, basement brothels and maggot rain

When a company specialises in 24/7 property management support, it’s got to be ready to handle pretty much anything, as can be attested to by Adiuvo, whose managers have, on more than one occasion, received tenant requests that have caused them to pause and say, wait, what? 

Property Managers Deploy IoT Early Warning Systems Ahead of Awaab's Law Extension

Birmingham pilot project demonstrates how predictive technology helps private residential landlords avoid costly 24-hour emergency repair deadlines.

10th Association for Rental Living Annual Conference agenda released

The Association for Rental Living, the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors, has released the agendas for the Rental Living Annual Conference 2025. 

Rent Increases Under Review: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters’ Rights Bill is currently moving through the House of Lords and is expected to bring wide-ranging changes to the way privately rented homes are managed. Among the most significant are new limits on how and when landlords can increase rent.

Call for tenants to benefit from new energy regulations

Ministers must ensure tenants benefit from proposed energy efficiency rules, warns Scottish housing, fuel poverty & consumer group.

Ian Shapiro starts as CEO of BRE

Ian Shapiro has today started his role as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

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