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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

In Five Years, Will Leaseholders Even Need Managing Agents?

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

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.

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.

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.

Chase New Homes Calls for Urgent Resolution to Affordable Housing Blockage in Cricklewood

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

The fight for facades: How to incorporate building services effectively in the external facade

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.

UK property management market back on the rise with £33bn revenue

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, HomeLet and Let Alliance launch full Vision+ end-to-end integration

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.

Delivering low carbon heat & solving the energy trilemma for UK housebuilders

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. 

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