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Leasehold Reforms Could Lower Flat Prices and Increase Costs for Owners

​The UK government's proposed leasehold reforms aim to simplify and reduce the costs associated with leasehold property ownership. However, these changes could lead to unintended financial implications for flat owners, according to Mark Wilson, Director at Myleasehold.​

Choosing a Japanese knotweed contractor

Japanese knotweed is one of the UK’s most invasive plants – and dealing with it quickly, correctly, and legally is essential. But choosing the right knotweed removal company is the first and most important step.

CEO of Leaders Romans Group - Response to the Spring Statement

Given the challenge of making £15 billion worth of cuts to public spending, today’s Spring Statement was never going deliver everything on the property industry’s wishlist. 

London’s poshest neighbourhoods where 73% of homes are going for £2m or more

The latest market analysis by prime London property brokerage, Jefferies James, has revealed that the level of prime London homes currently for sale across the market has crept up so far this year, with Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia currently boasting the largest proportion of £2m+ properties listed for sale as a percentage of total market stock. 

Roam expands residential EV charging network

Roam, a leading provider of residential electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has successfully delivered scalable EV charging infrastructure at Beaufort Park, a 25-acre residential development in north-west London.

Agents can facilitate landlord savings of £3.4bn

New research from Inventory Base, based on analysis of maintenance cost data and insights from property management professionals, reveals that letting agents and property managers can help landlords across Britain save up to £3.4bn a year in repair and maintenance costs by implementing a structured inspection strategy.

The Property Institute appoints British Property Federation's Director of Policy

The British Property Federation’s retiring Director of Policy, Ian Fletcher, is joining The Property Institute (TPI) on a part-time basis, as the TPI’s Senior Policy & Enterprise Adviser. 

New home feels like happiness, says domestic abuse survivor

A family who’ve escaped domestic abuse said they’re looking forward to every day now they’ve moved into a new fully furnished affordable home in Waltham Forest.

Renters’ Rights Bill is positive for tenants AND landlords

DM & Co. Homes has welcomed the Renters’ Rights Bill as a positive improvement to legislation for both tenants AND landlords.

ULEZ pollutes London home prices

The latest market insight by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has revealed that whilst the implementation of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have helped to improve London’s air quality, it’s had the opposite effect with respect to house prices in ULEZ boroughs. 

How To Make the Perfect Balcony Garden

Before you start, it’s imperative to understand how much weight your balcony can withstand whilst remaining safe and stable. Structural damage usually occurs when a balcony is overloaded with unreasonably heavy items that aren’t evenly distributed. 

Comment on PAC inquiry report - TPI

PAC’s report published on 21 March 2025 highlights the “appalling” impact of the cladding crisis as Government remediation plans “fail”.

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