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Integrating state-of-the-art technologies, holistic gym design principles, and the latest fitness trends of 2024 into the blueprint of your newly established or upgraded fitness facility, guarantees your gym remains at the forefront of industry trends. This forward-thinking approach not only ensures your space incorporates the latest gym equipment but also proves to be a wise financial investment, ultimately enhancing the overall appeal and efficiency of your fitness space. Whether you’re in the residenti

In a haunting echo of the Grenfell Tower catastrophe, a devastating inferno ripped through an apartment block in Valencia, Spain, leaving behind a scene of horror and despair. The blaze, reminiscent of the tragedy that claimed 72 lives in London's Grenfell Tower, has already claimed four victims, with fears mounting for the fate of 14 others, including tourists. Firefighters, battling against the inferno exacerbated by inflammable cladding and strong winds, expect to discover more casualties as they navig

Thank you to Future Group for their contribution to this article. Future Group, and their specialist service EV Connected, are a UK-based installation company delivering full-service EV charging for residential blocks. Introduction: As a Property Manager in the UK, the prospect of integrating EV charging stations for your residents requires a well-thought-out strategy encompassing technical know-how, financial planning, and adherence to regulatory standards. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive r

National trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has established a new membership category, representing specialists with the skills to help householders encountering problems where sprayed foam insulation is installed in pitched roofs. Homeowners have experienced a number of issues where sprayed foam has been applied in the roof space, including situations where properties have been hard to sell, or were unacceptable for equity release lending, due to potential issues with the installation. Now, w

The Hill Group, a leading privately-owned housebuilder, recorded £150 million of land investments during 2023, significantly boosting the company’s pipeline by over three thousand new homes. The investments, which span the breadth of the South of England, represent Hill’s commitment to delivering much-needed, sustainable new homes, either as part of its development activity or as a partner of choice. Hill’s investments encompass 11 developments with a gross development value (GDV) of £1.3 billion deliveri

London is a city with two urgent crises: a desperate shortage of housing and an unacceptable level of crime. Thomas Balashev, Chief Executive of Monta Capital, says that the capital’s property developers have an opportunity to directly address and perhaps even solve both of these issues, but only if public money can be properly spent. At the end of 2023, London was named the best city in the world for the eighth consecutive year. And while Thomas Balashev agrees that London is a world-beating city, boasti

A new study by 24housing.co.uk reveals that Stratford-on-Avon had the most completed new builds in the UK from 2020 to 2023. The study examined building completion rates in various local authorities across the UK between 2020 and 2023 and compared them to the population of each local authority to determine the number of builds completed per 10,000 people. Stratford-on-Avon takes first place with 283.9 new buildings completed per 10,000 population, reflecting a concerted effort to meet the growing demands

Located in Pimlico near the River Thames, Dolphin Square is one of London’s most distinguished rental addresses. With a colourful history, this unique development of residential flats has just completed Phase 1 of a large-scale restoration programme and now boasts a state-of-the-art gym, new spin and fitness studios and restored squash courts open to residents and external members. The swimming pool, sauna and steam will return in 2024. Back in February 2022, construction and development consultancy Ra

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating of C by 2025 (for all new tenancies) and 2028 (for existing tenancies). Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced increased costs and a shortage of tradespeople to carry out the necessary work heaved a sigh of relief.  But it is important to realise the respite may only be te

The UK Apartment Association (UKAA) has appointed Ashley Perry as the new Chair of its Investor and Lender Forum. Perry, who is investment director at UK living real estate investment manager Apache Capital, was previously Vice-Chair of the Forum and replaces CBRE’s Jason Hardman, who has completed his two year period as Chair.  Perry has been with Apache Capital since 2022, helping to shape the company’s investment strategies which include a 6,000+ home multi-family build-to-rent (BTR) joint venture with

A recent study has identified real estate as one of the most stressful sectors to work in, in the UK, shedding light on the challenges faced by professionals in the industry. Conducted by personal injury specialists at Claims.co.uk, the study analysed data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to determine the prevalence of stress-related illnesses among workers from March 2022 to March 2023. Real estate emerged as the sixth most stressful industry, with 2,070 reported cases of stress-related illnes

Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF), that launched in 2023, is further strengthening its team with the appointment of experienced investment professional Charlie Job who will work across the UK, assisting the specialist real estate lender as it builds its presence nationwide. With over five years’ experience across real estate, credit and M&A, Charlie joins HREF, part of Hilco Global, as an associate. He started his career at NatWest Markets before joining Arrow Global where he worked on numerous distressed