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Get the answers to your questions and stay up to date about apartment building management with our featured articles and NOTB guides, on topics such as service charges, right to manage, buying your freehold, major works, building insurance and other issues about blocks of flats.

New homes ‘top out’ at St Ann’s Hospital site

Hundreds of much-needed new homes for London have moved a step closer to completion, with the “topping out” of 240 homes on the former St Ann’s Hospital site in South Tottenham.

Bedfordshire homebuilder highlights importance of diversity this International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day (Saturday 8th March), luxury homebuilder Mulberry Homes has caught up with one of its women employees, to hear about her experiences in the construction sector and why diversity is so vital.

FirstPort sustainability project introduces 100 new trees

The FirstPort Group, is honouring the environmental heritage of Royal Earlswood Park in Redhill by undertaking a sustainability project that sees 100 new trees introduced across the estate to enhance the local environment for residents to enjoy for years to come.

Nockolds announce addition to their Property Litigation team

Nockolds are delighted to announce that Nicola Stewart has joined their Property Litigation Team from Rooks Rider Solicitors.

How Leaseholders Will Benefit from Commonhold Reform

The UK government’s proposed overhaul of leasehold property ownership, outlined in the Commonhold White Paper, could mark a transformative shift for leaseholders.

The Property Redress annual report is live

50% of cases resolved through early resolution despite 20% rise in complaints, 56% increase in amount awarded for decisions and 31% rise in agency expulsions

International Women's Day: Barbie & Ken: Breaking Bias in the Boardroom

Unconscious bias and stereotyping determine how we perceive others, often without us even realising.

Majority of property leaders committed to installing EV charging in flats by 2026

Data from ChargeGuru UK, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has revealed the majority of property managers, developers, and landlords plan to install EV chargers by 2028

Are Managing Agents the cause of rising service charges?

How are service charge increases best managed? As leasehold property specialists, Bradys works with everyone within the industry, from managing agents to leaseholders, and from freeholders to RMC Directors.

What is commonhold?

And how will it change property ownership for the owners and purchasers of leasehold properties? On Monday 3 March, the government published a Commonhold White Paper and announced plans to bring the sale of new leasehold flats to an end. 

Jess Parmar joins The Property People as Co-Founder and Director

TPP are delighted to announce that Jess Parmar joined The Property People as Co-Founder and Director on 1st March!

JB Leitch Welcomes New MD in Continuing Journey of Growth and Innovation

Prominent property law firm JB Leitch is excited to announce the appointment of Matt Jarvis as the new Managing Director, who joins this week. The appointment marks the next step in an exciting journey of growth and innovation for the Liverpool based company, with the appointment adding further senior and strategic expertise to the management team within the 150 strong legal practice. Matt, a qualified solicitor with over 23 years’ experience in the legal sector, will lead the delivery of ambitious plans

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