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Constant and unnecessary delays in Barnet Council decision-making threaten delivery of new homes in London

With sustainability and energy efficiency, not to mention decarbonisation, increasingly taking priority during building design, MEP engineers and architects are coming into conflict as part of an ever-changing air quality landscape. Nowhere is this better highlighted than in the increasing need for louvres to be designed and incorporated into buildings, especially in applications where plant equipment requires effective air intake or exhaust.

The latest analysis by Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management solutions, reveals that, after a downturn last year, the size of the UK property management industry is poised for growth in 2025, seeing total annual turnover approach £33 billion. 

Reapit and strategic partners HomeLet and Let Alliance have announced the full integration of Vision+ into Reapit’s CRM. This includes the VISTA advanced tenant referencing solution and specialised pre tenancy management tools.

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on housebuilders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. 

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that the government’s decision to approve a second runway at Gatwick Airport could see house prices in the surrounding area of the “Gatwick Diamond” that are closest to the airport fall by as much as £40,000.

The Homes Build Futures public campaign seeks to emphasise the critical need for more housing and bring civic society into a much-needed conversation to move this issue up the political agenda ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament election in the context of:  

Innovus, the market leading provider of services and solutions to the property sector, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Building Safety and Compliance offering.

An upcoming conference for environmental health professionals will tackle topics impacting work in pest control.

SHW has further strengthened its Property Management team with four new appointments. 

National planning and development consultancy Lichfields has welcomed two new planners, Mariam Ahmed and Willow Cockerill, to its Thames Valley office. 

Last week, Centrick hosted a high-level panel discussion, bringing together experts from across the property, fire safety and rental living sectors to discuss the future of building safety and resident engagement.