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There is no doubt that 2022 has seen several changes in hiring within the Leasehold sector, ranging from flexible working to candidate demands. With this in mind we asked Will Kirby, Principal Consultant in Leasehold Management at deverellsmith some questions on the transformations he has been seeing, along with how this has altered the way we attract top talent. With the undoubtable increase in flexible working, how has this altered the way you attract top talent? Flexible working has truly made its mark

Electric vehicle (EV) charging points in rental properties are going to be expensive and should be planned and saved for now, according to residential management experts at MetroPM. Matthew Arnold, managing director of MetroPM, which has offices in Birmingham and Cheltenham, explained that emerging EV technology was complex and would need urgent attention. The advice comes on the back of a new paper issued by the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM) entitled Electric Vehicle Charging Infras

Future Group have been awarded two OZEV-funded projects, just seven days after the delayed funding finally went live. The long-awaited Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) funding replaced the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) as of the 1st April 2022. Following the funding launch, Future Group (ARMA Ace Awards Partner of the Year) have secured two ChargePoint projects; one in Brighton & Hove and one at Holland Park, London. Jamie Willsdon, Group Director, shared the news on LinkedIn: Brighton

Future Group have been awarded ‘Partner of the Year’ by the ARMA Ace Awards at a fun-filled ceremony on the 17th June 2022. Having won Industry Supplier of the Year in 2017, the Customer Service Award in 2018 and an Unsung Hero Award in 2019, this is now their fourth recognition in consecutive years, following ARMA’s break during the pandemic. Jamie Willsdon (Group Director) was delighted to accept, and shared his appreciation for his team and his respect for their fellow nominees in a heartfelt LinkedIn

People looking to move home are being urged to take expert advice to avoid unwanted charges and financial penalties. The moving experts at LOVESPACE have given some top tips on what to do with their bills when they move home. Moving house can be a stressful process and managing utility bills as well as council tax can make for a complicated move. There are a few important steps to take once occupants leave a property and when they move into a new property. Taking meter readings, communicating wit

Background The Government has recently reconfirmed its proposal to implement reforms around Lease extension and freehold enfranchisement in the current term of Parliament.  This follows the Government asking the Law Commission to review the law on enfranchisement with a view to making it simpler, easier, quicker and more cost effective and, controversially, to look at ways in which the price payable by leaseholders to acquire their freehold or a longer lease of their flat or house might be reduced. The La

The HomeOwners Alliance calls for an urgent review of stamp duty following new research issued today. House prices have soared by around £100,000 between 2014 and 2022, but stamp duty bands have not changed, meaning more people are penalised by the tax than the government intended.  Key findings are:  Almost a third more first time buyers are having to pay stamp duty, despite the government's first time buyer exemption. 30% more first time buyers are paying stamp duty than when first time buyer relief w

Expanding international project and cost management consultancy Stature London has appointed a new director to lead the project management team. Lee Marple has been appointed director - head of project management and joins Stature London at a time of expansion, having recently relocated to larger offices in the centre of London, near Victoria Station. Lee arrives with more than 30 years’ experience in the property sector, with 19 years at global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, wh

Leading rental payment platform PayProp has welcomed the added protections for landlords and renters outlined in the UK government’s rental reform policy paper, but cautioned that ensuring adequate enforcement will require a clearer commitment to funding and court capacity. The measures outlined in A fairer private rented sector are due to be included in the upcoming Renters Reform Bill. The promised legislative changes include: The removal of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. Strengthening some mandato

Leading residential property management company, Rendall & Rittner enjoyed an exceptional night at the exclusive ARMA Ace Awards dinner on Friday 17th June, winning the coveted Managing Agent of the Year award. Designed to recognise the achievements of UK managing agents and suppliers, the black-tie event was attended by a selection of industry-leading developers, managing agents, and suppliers. Having been a member of ARMA for over 20 years, Rendall & Rittner recognises the importance of working alongsid

Instant online valuation and lead nurturing specialists The ValPal Network has claimed that agents who ignore the power of social media and don’t utilise it to its fullest could be left behind by the competition.  In recent years, and particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, social media platforms including TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, to name a few, have reached new levels of popularity. Many businesses from a range of sectors have relied on these platforms to interact with existin

We are pleased to announce the launch of Buyer Passport, a service that provides qualified buyers directly to partner Estate Agents. ‘Buyer Passport’ allows customers to register their interest and create a ‘Wanted ad’ that they share with all local estate agents listing with OneDome with one click. To create the ‘wanted ad’, the customer goes through various pre-qualifications to ensure that they are motivated buyers.  There are multiple levels of Buyer Passport indicating various level of qualification: