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FirstPort, one of the UK’s leading property management companies, has published its first Quarterly Service Update. The report reinforces the company’s commitment to driving greater transparency and accountability across the sector. 

A new British Standard, BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment – Housing – Code of Practice, has been published by BSI, setting a new benchmark for how fire risk assessments (FRAs) should be conducted in housing.

Many tenants in the UK face housing disrepair problems during their tenancy. These issues can range from small problems to serious hazards that affect health and safety. 

New research from LRG reveals a rental sector in transition. In the face of economic pressures, regulatory change and shifting tenant expectations, landlords are adapting. Most are choosing to hold, consolidate or reinvest, with long-term sustainability now taking priority over short-term expansion.

UK rental services provider Housing Hand has highlighted the impact of the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill on those investing in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). 

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched the latest iteration of its globally-recognised sustainability assessment method for construction projects – BREEAM New Construction Version 7 (NC V7), a comprehensive framework for assessing and certifying the sustainability of new buildings.

A rare opportunity to purchase five newly built apartments in Royal Sutton Coldfield for less than £1 million is being marketed by commercial property agency Bond Wolfe. 

Yes, a property management company can handle a property in probate, but only with permission from the executor or administrator of the estate. 

With rising interest rates, resident expectations, and legal requirements, many traditional rental models are under strain. But in the purpose-built rental sector, forward-thinking Build-to-Rent (BTR) operators are not only weathering the storm, they’re thriving.

The publication of the New Towns Taskforce report – and with it, the first list of potential locations for new towns – is important. It signals that government recognises the scale of the housing crisis and the need for bold, strategic intervention. It also hints at a wider economic ambition, with new towns positioned not just to provide homes but to drive growth. 

The UK’s private rented sector is on the brink of its biggest transformation in decades. With the Renters’ Rights Bill likely to gain Royal Assent very soon, property professionals face new compliance pressures from the end of no-fault evictions to stricter rent review rules and the extension of the Decent Homes Standard.

Effectively managing leasehold properties requires a clear understanding of the legal avenues available when disputes arise. For managing agents, Right to Manage (RTM) companies, and freeholders, knowing the specific roles of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), the Upper Tribunal, and the County Court is essential.