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The Power of PropTech Partnerships

Ask anyone in block management what makes the sector tick, and they’ll probably mention partnerships: collaborations between agents, suppliers, freeholders, developers, RMCs and site teams.

PropTech & Insurance: Smarter Property Inspections for a New Era of Risk Management

Property inspections are undergoing a digital transformation. With the rise of PropTech, block managers now have access to tools that streamline inspections, reduce risk, cut costs, and improve service levels.

Beyond the Inbox and the Phone: The Rise of Alternative Channels in Customer Service

For decades, customer service has been synonymous with call centres and email inboxes. These traditional channels have long served as the main conduits between customers and the businesses that serve them.

Section 21 Is Set to Go - What This Means for Landlords

The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the 'no-fault eviction' process.

What you need to know about non-lifeguarded pools in apartment buildings

Whether you’re managing a leasehold development or a build-to-rent scheme, the presence of a non-lifeguarded pool carries a huge amount of risk. With new guidance released in June 2025, it’s important to review your policies and procedures.

Understanding Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW) and their impact on insurance for residential blocks

Since the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 - which claimed 72 lives and shook the nation - fire safety in high-rise residential buildings has undergone sweeping reform and increased scrutiny.

Cosmic Charging help close the Zero Emission vehicle mandate gap

Cosmic last week completed the largest EV installation at an apartment building anywhere in the UK signalling a change for the c.4million apartment based households in the UK that struggle to charge electric cars at home.

What are a Property Manager's responsibilities with managing invasive plants?

Most UK Property Managers view invasive weed control as a critical responsibility due to its impact on property value, legal compliance, and the overall appeal and safety of their portfolios.

HR Leaders to address talent pipeline challenges in Real Estate sector

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Hintel, the recruitment outsourcing partner of the deverellsmith group, is partnering with The Land Collective, an organisation which develops the next generation of diverse leaders in property and the built environment, to lead a discussion on creating sustainable talent pipelines and attracting diverse early career professionals. After completing one of The Land Collective’s programmes:96% of students had seen improvements in their commercial awareness98% felt more confident in their job search within t

SO RESI LAUNCHES APARTMENTS IN GROWING WEST LONDON REGENERATION LOCATION

According to CBRE data, new-build properties in areas such as Hayes & Harlington are dubbed to see future growth since the creation of the Elizabeth Line. To help support the demand for homes, SO Resi is set to release its latest collection of Shared Ownership apartments at SO Resi Hayes. This launch, with example prices beginning at £71,875 for a 25% share, marks a prominent addition to the vibrant west London property scene.SO Resi Hayes is located only a few minutes away from Hayes & Harlington station

Developer buys former Victorian silk mill in Midlands to create dozens of luxury apartments

Commercial property agency Bond Wolfe has sold a former Victorian silk mill in the Midlands with full planning permission for conversion into 28 residential apartments. Leicestershire-based developer Solanki Holdings UK and International has bought the property known as London Mill, on the Ashbourne Road in Leek, Staffordshire, for a purchase price of £550,000. James Mattin, managing director of Bond Wolfe, explained that the Grade II-listed building was built in the mid-19th century and extends to approx

Association for Rental Living supports largest Net Zero Industry Research Initiative Returning For Second Year

UK Net Zero Business Census 2025 aims to dive deeper and wider than last year, tracking momentum, progress, and ambition of businesses nationwide to reach net zero by 2050

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