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New insight from Property Inspect reveals that lack of proper regulation around EWS1 inspection and forms means that certification has become difficult to trust and is, therefore, frequently being deemed invalid by mortgage lenders. The property industry must now work together to fix the problem right away. 

In an industry built on trust, transparency, and accountability, the last thing any leaseholder or resident management company (RMC) should fear is being held hostage by their own managing agent. And yet, in 2025, here we are.

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has published a new consumer guide, to help householders with concerns over spray foam insulation installed in their properties.

Energy supplies direct from specific renewable sources are now available to properties managed by Colliers.  The Colliers Property Management team has secured a new contract which complies with the UK Green Building Council’s Gold Standard for energy procurement, creating additionality on the grid for renewable energy.

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to call in a professional if they suspect textile moths are infesting their home.

Letterboxes might not be the most glamorous part of a building, but they are an essential component of modern property management. In an era of growing security concerns, stringent fire regulations, and increasing expectations for aesthetics, the humble letterbox is undergoing a transformation.

For anyone familiar with The Cleaning Show, hosted annually at the Excel London, it won’t come as a surprise that technology and innovation were at the top of the agenda this year.

The latest analysis by finance specialists, RIFT, has revealed which areas of the nation are set to see the largest hikes to council tax as the new financial year begins, with the average household in England set to see an increase of 5% or £109 per year. 

Asset and property management service provider CompassRock International has appointed strategic property management expert Pierre Melhado as its new Head of Ireland to lead on the new third party management mandates that it is working on and oversee the team already in place.

Many more residential leaseholders within mixed-use schemes now qualify for Right to Manage than then did previously. Until secondary legislation (Section 49 of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024) came into force in March, the non-residential limit in collective enfranchisement claims was set at 25%; now that limit has been increased to 50%.

Livingcity Group are thrilled to introduce CCIM Ltd, a pioneering service dedicated to supporting Principal Accountable Persons (PAPs) and Accountable Persons (APs) in fulfilling their extensive obligations predominately under the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022. CCIM (Consultancy, Compliance and Investment Management)’s bespoke service is designed to provide innovative, effective, and industry-endorsed solutions that ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, whilst enhancing the safety and management of residential buildings.

The first affordable homes to be built as part of the regeneration of Oxford’s Blackbird Leys are on track to be ready for new residents from this summer.