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Up and Coming Building Consultancy Relocates to St Paul’s Square, Birmingham

Space Building Consultancy has announced its relocation to a prestigious Grade II listed building at 50–54 St Paul’s Square in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter. The move marks the next chapter in the firm’s growth journey and underlines its commitment to design-led, client-focused building consultancy.

Earl Kendrick presents London Unseen – a photography exhibition in support of MyWorld

Earl Kendrick is delighted to invite you to the launch of London Unseen, a new photography exhibition celebrating the creativity and resilience of people with lived experience of homelessness.

What should managing agents do when a leaseholder is in breach of their lease?

Breaches of lease are part and parcel of block management. From unauthorised alterations and subletting through to non-payment of service charges or nuisance behaviour, issues can quickly escalate if not handled correctly.

ALEP open letter on leasehold reform to new MHCLG Secretary

Open letter to new Secretary of State for MHCLG on leasehold reform debate at the Labour Party Conference (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners).

Anticipation mounts ahead of the launch of Sempra Homes’ Basildon developments

Sempra Homes is set to launch three highly anticipated developments in Basildon, giving priority to borough residents, key workers and veterans, to ensure the new homes directly benefit the community.Tyefields will launch in October, followed by Broadmayne and Chapelgate in November. Together, the three developments will deliver 166 new homes, comprising Social Rent, Shared Ownership and Private Sale. Beyond housing, the schemes are delivering wider community benefits, including improvements to green area

Watling to sell attractive apartment block near Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club

An attractive part-completed block of 96 luxury apartments close to the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool city centre has come on to the market with Watling Real Estate. 

In Five Years, Will Leaseholders Even Need Managing Agents?

The AI revolution is reshaping block management. Evolve now, or risk becoming obsolete.

More Than a Third of Landlords Set to Sell Following Renters’ Rights Bill

The new Landlord Report from Simply Business reveals landlords' concerns about upcoming regulatory changes.

New GAA Living brand revealed

Strategic consultancy Global Apartment Advisors announces a new brand identity, marking a decade in the UK. The new brand – GAA Living – captures the essence of the globally-evolving rental living sector and the opportunities associated with it.

1 in 10 social rented homes still fail basic standards as Awaab’s Law looms

New analysis from Inventory Base reveals that one in ten social rented homes in England continues to fall below the government’s Decent Homes Standard - the equivalent of nearly 430,000 properties.

Principle wins contract to manage Grade II-listed apartments in South Kensington

Principle Estate Management has been appointed to look after more than 60 luxury apartments in a plush London neighbourhood. The new contract is to manage Charlesworth House at 48 Stanhope Gardens in South Kensington, a new-build project of 64 private apartments behind a Grade II-listed exterior. The upmarket area, often known by the shortened name of “South Ken”, is historically one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in London, close to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and the

Leaseholders Achieve Right to Manage at South West London’s 633-Flat Wimbledon Stadia Development

Leaseholders at Wimbledon Stadia, one of south west London’s largest residential developments, have successfully secured the Right to Manage (RTM) their homes, marking a significant milestone in empowering residents and improving management across the 633-flat estate.

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