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With stricter building safety regulations, net zero obligations and shrinking profit margins piling on top of block managers’ usual duties, there’s no doubt that it’s a challenging time to work in the industry. To discuss how we can tackle these challenges with resilience, intelligence, and optimism, Fixflo gathered nine directors and CEOs of major firms for a roundtable. They professionally filmed the session and the recording is available now. From service pricing to the opportunities of AI, the group c

ELM Group is celebrating the significant savings it has negotiated for the gas contract at one of its retirement properties located in Barnes, London. Last month, the retirement property management company secured a 65% saving on its previous annual contract costing residents over £92,000. The new figure equates to a saving of over £60,000 over the course of the next two years. The not-for-profit company has released this information as part of its regular estate review which it uses to identify opportuni

A developer has bought an impressive former Victorian factory in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter which has planning permission to become 29 luxury apartments, in a deal sealed by Siddall Jones. The leading Birmingham commercial property agency arranged the purchase of the Grade II*-listed building at 80-82 Great Hampton Street for Great Hampton Street Button Works Ltd. The imposing property was erected in around 1872 as a jewellery works and button factory, with three stories of high-quality red brick, pai

The residential team at Jackson Sims, led by Brooke Alexandra Wilson, is the pinnacle of Block Management and Residential Management recruitment. In its fifth year and with a fifth new team member, we are confident that the team is well placed to maintain our position as the go-to recruiter for all things residential.   Bukola comes to Jackson Sims with over 5 years of experience in Residential Lettings and Property Management, giving her detailed insight into the wants and needs of clients. She also has

–Worcester Bosch, one of the UK’s leading home heating and hot water providers, is proud to announce the launch of its new #LikeABosch campaign.   Its aim is to empower consumers who wish to make the change to home heating solutions that produce less CO2 emissions by showcasing their range of innovative and responsible heating products.   There are solutions for all household types from the Air to Water Heat Pump which uses approximately 75% air sourced energy and is suitable for most house types. The Hyb

Cassandra, founder of boutique law firm Property Management Legal Services, won the prestigious Honorary Industry Award from the Association of Residential Managing Agents’ (ARMA) ACE awards ceremony. This plaudit recognises people who have made a ‘significant contribution’ or devoted their lives to the improvement of the leasehold property management industry. It is the latest award handed to Cassandra, who is a leader in the sector, particularly around tribunal matters and building safety. She is also d

After being shortlisted in five categories at the ARMA Ace Awards 2023, the Churchill Estates Management team were delighted to win the two top awards for outstanding customer service at a glittering ceremony on Friday 16th June. The property management industry’s most prestigious awards were attended by over 550 property professionals, celebrating excellence and exceptional achievement by the UK’s leading residential managing agents and suppliers, and the work of their people in improving the lives of le

Last month the Government introduced the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, in a move which they describe as a ‘once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing law’. As this bill makes its way through Parliament what will this mean for both landlords and tenants in practice? The end of Assured Shorthold Tenancies One of the fundamental changes is the abolishment of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (‘AST’), this means that once the Bill passes as an Act of Parliament, all tenancies will revert to the old position of As

Professional landlords are prepared to invest significantly in improving the energy efficiency of their properties over the next 12 months to meet EPC rules, new independent research* conducted on behalf of property business expert Handelsbanken shows. According to results of this year’s Handelsbanken Professional Landlords Survey – based on nationwide research among professional investors with an average of 29 properties worth c £14 million – nearly one in five (19%) is planning to invest £500,000 or mor

Law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP says a review of “inflexible” commercial leasing rules by the Law Commission provides an ideal opportunity to bring landlord and tenant law into the 21st Century.   The Law Commission review will look at Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act (1954), which concerns the right to renew business tenancies, allowing businesses to remain in their premises on the expiry of existing leases, typically known as "security of tenure". The review aims to “make the system easier to under

Directors and staff at accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating after being highly commended in a prestigious awards scheme. Judges at the 2023 ACE awards, organised by the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), singled out the firm for praise in the Service Charge Accountancy Firm of the Year category. The service charge accounting team led by director Jonathan Walton attended the awards ceremony at Old Billingsgate in London. Jonathan said: “We are delighted to have been

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Young, as Chief Executive Officer. Justin will join RICS as CEO on 5 July 2023. Justin was appointed by RICS Governing Council to continue to lead the transformation of RICS, including delivery of an excellent experience for staff, members, and stakeholders.  He has an impressive background in operational management and business transformation programmes, including those focussed on customer experience. Ju