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Is regulation to blame for decline in Britain’s new-build supply?

New insight from Property Inspect reveals that new-build homes now account for just 5.9% of all current residential property listings in Great Britain, with a quarterly and annual decline in stock availability indicating a continued slowdown in the pace of residential new homes supply, despite the continued promises of a Labour to solve the nation’s housing crisis.

Ringley launches new Technical Property Management division

Ringley Group, the operational real estate company specialising in residential and living management, has launched a new specialist Technical Property Management division. 

215 new social rent homes nearing completion at Holloway Park

A landmark moment has been reached at Holloway Park, the redevelopment of the former Holloway Prison site, with the topping out of the first phase of homes - including 215 social rent homes.  

Pinnacle Group expands FPRP portfolio following partnership with Zen Housing

Pinnacle Group has announced a new partnership with Zen Housing, a for-profit registered provider (FPRP), further strengthening its position as the leading housing management provider for institutional investors and emerging affordable housing platforms. 

Royal Borough of Greenwich awarded over £500,000 to tackle homelessness

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been awarded £526,868 to help support our ongoing work and commitment to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping outlined in our Housing and Homelessness Strategy.  

National Insurance exemption could spark a silver surge in buy-to-let investment

The introduction of National Insurance on rental income, combined with the current exemption for those of State Pension age, could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the buy-to-let market. 

Rental reform set to intensify property management pressures, as call-out volumes surge across UK

With the Renters’ Rights Bill now nearing Royal Assent and a sweeping set of changes poised to reshape the private rental sector, new data from Adiuvo,  the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, highlights a significant rise in reactive maintenance call-outs across key regions.

What does AI mean for Block Management?

We talk to Sarah Fisher at MIH Property Management for her views on AI in the industry.

Global partnership launched to align sustainable building materials

The world’s leading green building organisations have joined forces to harmonise how sustainable building products and materials are assessed. 

Common neighbour disputes that could cost you thousands and how to protect your home insurance

From noise complaints to overhanging trees, neighbour disputes are common, and winter can make them worse. Colder months bring more burst pipes, heating fires, and storm damage, turning minor disagreements into costly repairs.

Power On awarded complete Energy System contract for Rivermark by Taylor Wimpey

Power On has been awarded the full multi-utilities connections contract for an exciting new riverside development by Taylor Wimpey. The contract includes the district heating and hot water system and associated energy centre for 530 high-rise apartments and 1,500sqm of commercial space in Poplar, next to the River Lea.     

Legal Expert Reacts to Renters’ Rights Bill: “Both Landlords and Tenants Will Lose in the Long Term”

Following yesterday’s parliamentary debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill, property law specialist Daniel Smith, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team at Gardner Leader, has shared his expert reaction to the latest government reforms.

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