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Government Publishes Roadmap for Implementing the Renters’ Rights Act 2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has now published its much-anticipated roadmap for implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘The Act’), confirming how – and when – the biggest reform of residential tenancy law in a generation will take effect.

Trust Property Management’s Director Raises the Bar Again in London’s Competitive Property Scene

Sanj Solanki, Director at Trust Property Management Limited, has once again been named London Property Manager of the Year at the prestigious News on the Block Awards, for the second consecutive year.

New Safety Assurance Director to Lead FirstPort’s Resident-focused Health and Safety Strategy

The FirstPort Group has appointed Keith Scott to lead its health and safety strategy, supporting a resident-focused approach to safety across its business.  

Stannah Strengthens LD&S Maintenance and Repair Division with Key Leadership Appointments

Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) is delighted to announce two significant appointments within its Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Division, reinforcing our commitment to exceptional local service and customer experience. 

Principle confirms highly qualified surveyor’s appointment as in-house team expands

A highly qualified surveyor has become the latest confirmed appointment at Principle Estate Management as the company continues to expand its in-house surveying team. 

Slow maintenance responses are driving tenant anxiety

New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, reveals that almost 60% of tenants report feeling increased stress or anxiety as a result of maintenance issues in their rental property, and for most, the lack of landlord action is more stressful than the maintenance issues itself. 

LRG Expands East Midlands Presence with Acquisition of Osprey Property

LRG has acquired Residential Property Group Ltd, trading as Osprey Property, a well-established regional estate agency operating across Oakham, Stamford, Oundle and Melton Mowbray.

Centrick Celebrates Five Years of Valuation Success with Growing Team and Landmark Achievements

Centrick celebrate a major milestone with five years of their Valuations service - delivering reliable, robust valuation solutions across the UK. What began in 2020 as a small, dedicated team of two valuers has grown into a thriving, expert department of seven RICS-accredited valuers and two support staff, supported by a strong operational team and industry-leading technology.

In Memory of Nicola Fagan

It is with great sadness that we remember Nicola Fagan, who passed away in October, aged 52, after a long illness.

Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Property Management Awards Winners!

The 2025 Property Management Awards reached new heights this year at our glamorous ceremony on 20 November 2025, hosted by the ever-charismatic Paddy McGuinness. It was our biggest and most attended awards in 16 years, with over 1,100 industry professionals coming together to celebrate the very best in residential property management.

Trail Group Expands Portfolio with Launch of New Guarding Division Led by Industry Expert Danny Stock

Trail Group is proud to announce the launch of its new Guarding Division, further expanding its comprehensive portfolio of property and facility services. The division will be led by Danny Stock Director, an experienced security professional with over 30 years in the industry and a proven track record of operational excellence, leadership, and client service. The introduction of the Guarding Division reflects Trail Group’s ongoing commitment to providing an end-to-end solution for developers, managing age

Trio of houses converted into nine flats next to Edgbaston cricket ground go to auction

A row of three neighbouring Victorian terraced houses that have been converted into nine flats in a popular Birmingham suburb is coming up in Bond Wolfe’s next auction.

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