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If you own a flat on a long lease, the law gives you strong rights under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (as amended).

Jonathan Samuels, CEO of specialist lender Octane Capital has highlighted how traditional lenders are often too quick to apply pressure to the nation’s property developers, instead of taking a collaborative approach to help them negotiate cost inflation, market uncertainty and project delays. 

Recent figures from Bridging Trends show that the UK bridging loan book (the total value of outstanding bridging loans) has now passed £10.3 billion.  In the fourth quarter of 2024 alone, bridging completions reached around £2.3 billion, a sharp rise of 28.6% on the previous quarter. It is forecasted that bridging finance will continue to grow in 2025 with estimates that the total loan book could reach £12.2 billion, reflecting further growth.

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, celebrated the successful completion of its Knights Park development at Eddington with a special stakeholder event hosted at The Icon, the project’s final phase.

Safe Stay Registered (LLC ) today announced the official launch of its platform Apartment Incident Management— the first integrated crime, security and safety-reporting solution built specifically for apartment communities.

‘Pets in Lets’ Still Unresolved as Landmark Bill Nears Final Hurdle

Delivering Gold Standard residential block management in the heart of the West EndLondon, September 30th 2025 — Temphis is proud to announce its appointment as the new residential managing agent for 6 Barrett Street, London W1, a red-brick landmark building located next door to the Reiss headquarters in the heart of London’s West End. Temphis takes over from the previous managing agents, marking another significant win for the firm as it continues its expansion across prime central London and the Home Cou

FirstPort, one of the UK’s leading property management companies, has published its first Quarterly Service Update. The report reinforces the company’s commitment to driving greater transparency and accountability across the sector. 

A new British Standard, BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment – Housing – Code of Practice, has been published by BSI, setting a new benchmark for how fire risk assessments (FRAs) should be conducted in housing.

Many tenants in the UK face housing disrepair problems during their tenancy. These issues can range from small problems to serious hazards that affect health and safety. 

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched the latest iteration of its globally-recognised sustainability assessment method for construction projects – BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (NC V7), a comprehensive framework for assessing and certifying the sustainability of new buildings.

UK rental services provider Housing Hand has highlighted the impact of the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill on those investing in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).