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Barnet Council has launched a new campaign aimed at helping residents to keep their homes healthy and free from damp, mould, and condensation. The council has recognised that dampness is a common problem for residents, which can lead to a range of health hazards, including respiratory problems and asthma. To help combat this issue, the council is providing residents with a range of advice on how to tackle dampness, mould, and condensation. This includes information on the causes of dampness, tips to preve

Wembley Park Gardens, the second joint venture scheme from developers Barratt London and Transport for London (TfL)’s wholly owned commercial property company, TTL Properties Ltd (TTLP), will launch onto the Wembley property scene, next Saturday (1st April 2023). Wembley Park Gardens is a landmark new development being built in the heart of Wembley Park, north-west London’s latest lifestyle hotspot. While Wembley may be most well-known for its iconic Stadium, which hosted England’s famous 1966 World Cup w

Capital gains tax allowance will be cut this April, with the tax-free amount decreasing by more than 50%. According to a recent survey of UK landlords by Finbri, a worrying 44.96% have expressed concern about the potential impact of capital gains tax on their investments. Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on individuals' profits when selling assets such as property or shares. It's currently charged at either 18% or 28%, depending on the individual's total taxable income.  A higher-rate taxpayer will pay 28

Supporting family (31%) or investing (31%) is what most people would do with the extra cash (£1,000 a month) if they had no mortgage or rent to pay, a survey by Elan Homes has found. While the majority of people surveyed wanted to share the wealth (if they had an extra £1,000 a month and didn't have a mortgage/rent to pay) – 31.38% said they'd help family and 8.9% said they'd donate to charity – the cost of living crisis was also evident from the results. One person said they'd buy more food and switch th

New research out (Tuesday, April 4) reveals that house movers in the UK are spending close to £1bn in extra costs when they move. A Yougov survey shows that people are spending on average £10,454 more on their house move than they had budgeted. Over 4,000 people across Britain were surveyed at different points over the last six months to gauge the impact of unforeseen costs. And, just under half (44%) of those who had moved home in the past two years had suffered from unexpected costs. In the latest surve

Did you know that 77% of British homeowners are keen to consider greener credentials when they’re looking for a new home? There’s no doubt that interest in sustainability is on the rise across industries, and property is no exception. As a developer, therefore, it’s vital you think green when building new homes. Stay eco-conscious and win over your audience with these tips. Learn About Sustainability Laws and Legislation There are existing laws surrounding sustainable property development in the UK that y

Peabody and Catalyst have completed the final stage in their merger, creating a single not-for-profit organisation with over 104,000 homes and around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. The new Peabody is today publishing a refreshed Group Strategy setting out its priorities. The plans will put residents at the heart of the organisation, and create a new regional structure, with more locally focused teams and a commitment to deliver an enhanced, easily accessible responsive repairs serv

It has been just over one hundred years since the first woman, Carrie Morrison, was admitted to the roll of solicitors by the Law Society of England and Wales. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently reported that across firms in England and Wales, 52% of solicitors were female, with government statistics indicating that in the wider Judiciary, Women constitute 39% of barristers and 76% of Chartered Legal Executives. We have undoubtedly come a long way, but the journey still has distance to cov

Starting a property management business can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be complex and overwhelming. Managing properties requires a lot of administrative back-office work, including handling client finance and service charge accounting, compliance and regulations and providing all the essential services, from Major Works to Section 20. On top of that, you need to market your services to attract new clients and keep your existing ones happy. It’s a lot to handle on your own and

Rising costs are creating increasing problems for commercial tenants and landlords, according to a leading East Anglian law firm. Ellisons Solicitors has warned 72% of the work currently carried out by its property litigation team over the last 12 months has been disputes between the two parties. The warning came as the firm, which has offices throughout Essex and Suffolk, held sell-out interactive events in Bury St Edmunds and Chelmsford to offer vital advice to those struggling to manage their commercia

The ACE Awards entry deadline has been extended to 23:59, Thursday 6th April, giving you more time to perfect your nominations. Entry to the ACE Awards is completely free, you can self-nominate and there are 18 award categories to choose from this year, including four new categories for 2023. You can enter as many categories as you would like, and awards are open to both ARMA and IRPM members. Key categories for 2023 include: Wellbeing Champion Award New For 2023 Can your company demonstrate how your w

It’s not easy being a block manager. Being in a public-facing role means you get to see all sides of people, both the good and the bad. And as it’s an unregulated industry, it can be all too easy to become stuck in a position you don’t like.  With all that pressure, it’s no surprise that the industry has a higher churn rate than average, according to the IRPM & ARMA 2022 Wellbeing Survey Report. As the 2023 version of the report comes out soon, it’s worth considering some of the previous survey’s main fin