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Social Media Influencers Face Legal Threats Making TikToks at Home, Lawyers Warn

Social media influencers are "sleepwalking” into legal battles with their landlords by filming content from their homes, a leading property solicitor has warned.

Flea season isn't over: why September could be the month to check your home

Flea season is here and growing concern among pet owners is showing, with UK searches for “symptoms of fleas in cats” soaring by 4,150% over the past month. 

Almost half of homebuyers on the fence until Autumn Statement uncertainty has passed

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that almost half of homebuyers could be sitting on the fence in the run-up to the Autumn Statement, with 27% already delaying or pausing their property search and a further 21% yet to decide whether they will do the same.

The UK’s ever-changing climate: We must build to meet it

For those of us not fortunate enough to have air conditioning, the past few weeks of high temperatures have made even the simplest of activities – such as sleeping – a challenge. According to the latest reports from scientists and climatologists, these heatwaves are set to be a frequent occurrence. Alex Hill, Managing Director at Whitecode Consulting asks what can the construction industry do to combat these rising temperatures through building design?

Lomond strengthens Midlands footprint with acquisition of Nottingham Lettings Business 

Lomond's acquisition activity continues with its purchase of the residential lettings and property management function of FHP Living, a Nottingham-based property agency. Another marker of its continued growth strategy across the Midlands, the business, which has a strong residential lettings presence across Nottingham and West Bridgford and a growing student lettings element, will become part of John Shepherd, Lomond's flagship brand in the region. 

69% of homebuyers would compromise on their property to secure the right location

New research from UK Property Development reveals that 69% of recent UK homebuyers would be willing to compromise on the property itself to live in a better location, while 65% say they would pay more for a home if the location was right. 

Hawthorn Capital accelerates growth with Xenia Acquisition

Private investment firm Hawthorn Capital has acquired Xenia Property Group as it accelerates the expansion of its UK real estate services platform. Xenia specialises in block management, residential and student lettings. The group comprises Xenia Estates, Xenia Students and Xenia Lettings, managing a portfolio of more than 4,000 units.

From Pride Park inspiration to Construction Director at Casamia Homes

Construction Director Dan Taylor was just 12 years old when a visit to see Derby County’s new Pride Park stadium taking shape sparked his interest in construction. Dan said: “My dad took me to see the stadium being built and I was fascinated by it. I watched it rise from the ground over its incredibly fast one-year build programme.

Canford Law Completes Acquisition of PDC Group

Canford Law is pleased to announce the acquisition of PDC Group, an established specialist property legal services business comprising Property Debt Collection, PDC Law and PDC Conveyancing.

£88bn of homes sitting empty as housing crisis continues 

The latest research from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that more than 300,000 homes across England have been sitting empty for at least six months, with the estimated value of this long-term vacant housing stock standing at almost £89bn. 

Westminster City Council appoints Connect Property to deliver Temporary Accommodation Property Management, Repairs & Maintenance and Compliance Services Contract

Westminster City Council has appointed Connect Property in a new partnership to deliver its Temporary Accommodation Property Management, Repairs & Maintenance and Compliance Services Contract, on a contract of 2 + 1 + 1 years.

Property developers and investors lose over £1m in leverage on a single deal by not comparing lenders, Brickflow research finds

Market research by Brickflow, the UK's leading specialist property finance comparison platform, has revealed that property investors and developers are losing significant leverage on every deal by sourcing finance manually.  

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