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Operators of communal heat networks now have the opportunity to transform how residential communities are heated - adopting modern technologies and aligning with standards already established in leading countries - underpinned by new UK regulation to ensure fair and accurate billing for residents

PLATFORM_, the leading Build to Rent developer and operator, has concluded a spectacular five-month cultural residency at its newly acquired Bristol site, located on the historic former Crown Sawmills within the wider Frome Gateway Regeneration area. Partnering with local Bristol legends The Jam Jar, PLATFORM_ utilised the period prior to construction to host a series of large-scale events, proving that property development can contribute social and cultural value to a city long before construction starts.

If a fire starts at 2:00am in a residential block, the difference between a controlled incident and a catastrophic event can come down to a single door.For property managers and building owners, fire doors are not a box-ticking exercise, they are the barrier between a contained flat fire and smoke-filled corridors, compromised stairwells, and residents trapped in their homes. When a fire door fails to close properly, when intumescent seals are missing, or when excessive gaps allow smoke to pass, compartme

A new specialist business network has launched to unite leading professionals working across leasehold, commonhold and residential property.The TFC Partner Network, co-ordinated by multi-award-winning leasehold enfranchisement firm The Freehold Collective, brings together carefully selected experts who advise and support leaseholders, freeholders and property stakeholders.The network is inviting applications from solicitors, surveyors, managing agents, insurers, accountants, investors, developers and spec

This is a controversial one, especially as a Director of a block management company who has been on both sides of the fence; this is a very raw, but real issue that lurks within our industry. Block management has a reputation problem. High turnover, burned-out staff, inconsistent service. The industry explanation is usually the same: difficult residents, demanding directors, too much regulation.But there’s a truth that rarely gets said out loud…Sometimes the biggest problem in block management is the dire

Brethertons Solicitors is looking for a Solicitor to join its award-winning Property Litigation and Leasehold team. This is a new position offering the opportunity to work alongside highly respected experts, including Partner Roger Hardwick, an award-winning specialist in Residential Leasehold law.

Modesta Mezanac, 21, and 18-year-old Scarlett Williams of Property Management Legal Services are shortlisted in the ‘rising star’ category at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network Awards 2026.

The rhythm of lettings is changing. Not gradually, but structurally.  As the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) reshapes the regulatory landscape, familiar activities - inspections, check-ins, certifications, renewals - are being held to a different standard. Section 21 is on its way out. Reliance on Section 8 grows. 

Future Group has announced the expansion of its Regeneration division, creating a dedicated reactive maintenance team, strengthening its ability to support clients with responsive, day-to-day building services alongside its established large-scale refurbishment projects. 

The latest research by Property DriveBuy, has found that 66% of estate agents across the UK have now fallen out of love with the major property listing portals, as the platform continues the countdown to the end of its free agent access period ahead of a major national marketing campaign. 

The latest research from LegalforLandlords reveals that landlords in England and Wales are waiting significantly longer to regain possession of their properties, with the average timeline increasing by more than 9% over the past year to almost 25 weeks. This comes alongside a continued rise in repossession volumes and ahead of major legislative change in the private rented sector. 

Arrival, the fintech company transforming how rent and household finances are managed across the property sector, today announced the appointment of Clare Johnson as an advisor to its board as the company accelerates partnerships across the Build to Rent sector and is on track to pass one million homes under partnership by year end.