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Xenia staff conquer Scafell Pike for charity

More than 20 staff at property management and lettings group Xenia swapped blocks for rocks to scale England’s highest mountain for charity.

The Building Safety Act: Why Commercial Property Managers Cannot Treat It as “Residential Only” Introduction

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) is frequently characterised as a residential reform measure, introduced in response to high-rise failings and enforced through the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). That narrative is understandable. It is also incomplete—and potentially costly for commercial property managers who assume the regime stops at residential front doors.

CPO Appointed at UK’s Only Tenant Matching Platform

COHO, a leading shared living property management software, has appointed Jon Hurley as Chief Product Officer to lead the vision, direction and delivery of COHO’s digital product suite, driving the company’s next phase of innovation and growth. 

Jackson Sims Recruitment Welcomes New Consultant Appointment

Jackson Sims Recruitment has announced the appointment of Charlotte Strickson as Recruitment Consultant, marking an exciting addition to its growing team.

Expert Flags Potential Issue in Section 119 of the BSA

Kristina Biddlecombe, Principal Associate and BSA expert at Nockolds, has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities highlighting a potential issue with section 119 of the Building Safety Act (BSA).

Tackling Empty Properties – A UK Perspective on Best Practice and Recommendations for Reform

Propertymark, the UK’s leading professional body for property agents, has today published a comprehensive new position paper highlighting the urgent need for coordinated, practical and properly resourced action to bring long-term empty properties back into use.

Pet-friendly rentals plunge 39% ahead of Renters’ Rights shake-up

New research from Inventory Base reveals that the number of pet-friendly rental homes in England has fallen by -39% since the start of 2026, as landlords appear to be reducing the number of homes openly marketed as allowing pets ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect from 1st May. 

Commonhold Could Turn Neighbours Into Rivals

As the introduction of Commonhold looms, experts fear tensions between neighbours will rise - not because the system is inherently flawed, but because it radically enforces the reshaping power, responsibility, and human behaviour within shared buildings.

Finding the right fit: Greater Manchester homebuilder showcases apartments

A Bury housing development has a range of brand-new apartments that are tailor-made for buyers looking for a home that suits their lifestyle.

Renters’ Rights Act could favour professional landlords as market continues to stabilise

The latest insight from property management specialist, Rushbrook & Rathbone, suggests that while the upcoming Renters' Rights Act is widely expected to increase costs and complexity for landlords, it may also create a more structured and stable rental market that benefits professional operators. 

Future Group Secures Final Round of OZEV Infrastructure Funding Across Three Prime London Residential Blocks

As the current OZEV infrastructure grant scheme draws to a close, Future Group is proud to announce the successful securing of the final round of funding for full EV charging infrastructure installations across three super-prime residential blocks in London.

Havering named London's least energy efficient borough as Tower Hamlets leads the capital in new research

Havering has been named London's least energy efficient borough, with just 43.15% of its homes rated C or above, compared to a London average of 56%.

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