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Law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its widely-respected commercial property team with the appointment of a new associate solicitor. Experienced lawyer Phil Hunt has joined mfg and will be based at the firm’s growing offices in Birmingham. Phil brings a variety of commercial property expertise acting for developers, investors and occupiers, with particular experience in battery storage projects. Working alongside partner Beth Margetson, Phil will support Birmingham’s growing client base.  Beth Margetson

This year has already been incredible for Future Fuel: The Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) went live in May allowing for two OZEV-funded projects to be awarded within the week. The division also launched its new consultancy service in early 2022 and by July had won Partner of the Year at the ACE Awards.  As knowledge leaders, they are a conduit for news and updates, always readily available to share their expansive knowledge on EV charging. As of 2022, Future Fuel has made more than 40 presentat

The careful management of Birmingham’s finest pre-World War II apartments has led to more than £100,000 in savings, credits and claims for leaseholders’ funds in the last three years. Principle Estate Management won the contract to look after the 162 mansion flats at Viceroy Close in Edgbaston back in early 2019. The development, built in 1937, ranges from one to five bedrooms across eight buildings on an eight-acre site. Viceroy Close was designed by Mitchell and Bridgwater in conjunction with Gollins an

Leading fire safety experts FR Consultants has made a £1000 charity donation to Dale Youth Amateur Boxing Club recently to purchase new training kit. Now in their new home under the Westway flyover in North Kensington, the club operated from a gym that was destroyed during the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy over five years ago. The survival of the club, which has crafted the likes of championship boxers James DeGale, George Groves, and Daniel Dubois, is a testament to the strength and resilience that the c

What a summer it has been, we've been busy tendering for new clients all along the South Coast and along the M3 corridor up to London and we're proud to have been selected on some flagship estates in our region. Following our move to bigger offices in Southampton, in the prestigious Ocean Village estate, we have seen a huge increase in enquiries and subsequent instructions, as we have proved we are here to stay and our services come highly recommended. Some of the sites we have won from our Southampton of

Catalyst and development partner The Hill Group have submitted a hybrid planning application to Haringey Council for a mixed-use development on a site adjacent to St Ann’s Hospital in South Tottenham. When approved, the redevelopment will include up to 995 new homes, 60% of which will be affordable – helping to deliver much-needed housing in the area. The site will also provide community-led housing, new and enhanced green spaces, shops, and other commercial uses, including affordable workspaces, while re

Award-winning property management law firm, Brady Solicitors, has made three key appointments to its senior management team as part of the next phase of its strategic growth plans. The firm has recruited Rachel Thompson as Head of Talent and HR, Adam Hollis as Head of Litigation and Brad Clarke as Head of Sales, who will all be based at its Nottingham offices. Rachel Thompson joins Brady Solicitors in a new role as Head of Talent and HR, where she is responsible for developing the company’s employer value

Burrington Estates has recently appointed Victoria Rawlings as Sales and Client Relationship Manager for its expanding Central region. Victoria joins the housebuilder to oversee sales and customer experience as the business continues to expand across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and the Home Counties. Victoria started her career in cybersecurity and insurance sales and then moved into a role in the property industry, working initially as a sales negotiator, before progressing to New Homes Sales Manager for nati

It’s impossible to deny that the planet is heating up. Global warming is affecting everything from crops to infrastructure, and even our homes. In response, architects are trying to build properties that work in partnership with nature, rather than against it.  Here, we take a look at four of the world’s most eco-friendly homes to inspire you to make some changes where you can. If you live in an apartment or rent your property, why not speak to other residents or your leaseholder about potential eco impro

SME landlords are planning to expand their portfolios in the year ahead as optimism about residential and commercial property builds despite fears of an economic downturn and the cost of living crisis, new research* from property business experts Handelsbanken shows. Its nationwide study shows half (49%) of professional landlords – those owning at least four properties – intend to buy more, of which 8% plan to invest in improving the quality of their portfolio, underlining their enduring confidence in bri

“After the announcement earlier this week from the new Housing Secretary we now believe there is a strong possibility that we will finally be able to resolve the cladding crisis in the UK. We welcome and support the news of formal contracts being sent out to finalise a long-term solution to unsafe cladding and are encouraged by the continued work by the new Housing Secretary with a focus on improving building safety, protecting leaseholders, and making homes safe.” “The news will resonate positively with

Yorkshire-based property specialist Pure Block Management has launched an online portal that will streamline customer service for leaseholders and tenants of the apartment blocks and residential complexes it manages across the region. The new portal makes it easy for leaseholders and residents to report any maintenance issues at their properties and receive updates on how and when they will be resolved, as well as notifications of planned work taking place.  Leaseholders and residents can also manage thei