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Grosvenor Systems has been expanding its cloud capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the property management sector. Beginning with early cloud-enabled features in its flagship platform, Propman, and culminating in the launch of a new business intelligence tool in 2025, the company’s trajectory reflects a broader industry trend: the shift to scalable, secure, and data-driven technology.

A 32‑year‑old man was stabbed to death in the lobby of the DAMAC Tower — a 50-storey luxury residential high‑rise adjacent to the US Embassy in Vauxhall — in the early hours of Saturday, July 5.

The rights of leaseholders in live/work units have generated considerable interest, particularly in the context of collective enfranchisement and the right to manage. These units, often created in mixed-use developments, present unique legal and practical challenges that turn on their classification under landlord and tenant legislation.

After exactly one year of the new Labour government, its biggest failures relating to the property market are a lack of incentives for developers and investors and an ineffective planning reform, despite manifesto promises. This is according to a survey* with HNW private clients, carried out in June 2025 by specialist real estate lender and investment platform, ASK Partners (‘ASK’). 

New research by HomeOwners Alliance reveals that 37% of UK homeowners have regrets about the home they purchased - rising to 63% among younger buyers.

For the past year The Property People has been quietly making waves, building relationships and delivering results without the fanfare. That all changed on 19th June 2024, with an exclusive, joy-filled evening, we officially said: “We’re here, we’re ready, and we’re excited for what’s next.”

The 2025 Apartment Adviser Awards – Incorporating the ERMAs – took place on 26 June 2025, at the stunning InterContinental Hotel Park Lane, where this year’s Triple A Rated winners were officially announced.

As the Renters’ Rights Bill continues its progress through the House of Lords, landlords should be preparing for a much tighter framework around possession. One of the most significant changes proposed is the reform of Section 8, the legal route for regaining possession where a specific reason applies.

While the block management industry has been sounding the alarm over property manager shortages, a quieter but equally disruptive crisis is unfolding in the background; an escalating shortage of skilled accounting professionals.

Two new developments are being welcomed by ELM Group as part of an agreement with Beechcroft Developments to provide estate management services.

Lesley Horton has been appointed as The Property Ombudsman and Andy Clachers as CEO of the organisation after interim spells in the roles.

Caxtons Property Consultants are pleased to announce the well-deserved promotions of two outstanding members in our Estate and Block Management team, Tony Martin and Natalie Peck.