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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). 

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.

A rare opportunity to purchase five newly built apartments in Royal Sutton Coldfield for less than £1 million is being marketed by commercial property agency Bond Wolfe. 

Yes, a property management company can handle a property in probate, but only with permission from the executor or administrator of the estate. 

With rising interest rates, resident expectations, and legal requirements, many traditional rental models are under strain. But in the purpose-built rental sector, forward-thinking Build-to-Rent (BTR) operators are not only weathering the storm, they’re thriving.

The publication of the New Towns Taskforce report – and with it, the first list of potential locations for new towns – is important. It signals that government recognises the scale of the housing crisis and the need for bold, strategic intervention. It also hints at a wider economic ambition, with new towns positioned not just to provide homes but to drive growth. 

The UK’s private rented sector is on the brink of its biggest transformation in decades. With the Renters’ Rights Bill likely to gain Royal Assent very soon, property professionals face new compliance pressures from the end of no-fault evictions to stricter rent review rules and the extension of the Decent Homes Standard.

Effectively managing leasehold properties requires a clear understanding of the legal avenues available when disputes arise. For managing agents, Right to Manage (RTM) companies, and freeholders, knowing the specific roles of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the Upper Tribunal, and the County Court is essential.

Habito Co-Living, the new Co-Living brand from leading student accommodation operator Host, has officially opened its first UK co-living development – Guildford Plaza - in a joint venture with Partner’s Group. The launch was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Howard Smith, who was joined by representatives from Habito Co-Living, other stakeholders, and members of the local business community.Located centrally in Guildford town centre, Guildford Plaza comprises 301 mo

RICS is entering a pivotal moment, and Vicky Clark is stepping forward to help shape its future. She has announced her candidacy for both the UK & Ireland Seat and the Residential Property Seat on the RICS Governing Council 2025, determined to bring property management out of the shadows and back into the heart of the profession. 

Five simple words: “How may I help you?” Polite, approachable, open. When spoken with a smile, eye contact and genuine intent, they can completely transform the relationship between residents and the on-site team.

In response to growing industry trends of locking customers into 24-month contracts, Pulse Fibre is reaffirming its commitment to flexibility, offering customers simple, honest 12-month contracts as standard.