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Neurodivergent staff could help businesses become more successful if the right steps are taken to make workplaces more inclusive, new research has found.

Folk Co-Living has secured planning permission for Brent Cross Town’s first co-living development, marking a major milestone in the creation of the £8bn new park town.

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and not-for-profit housing association Peabody have agreed a deal with Sainsbury’s to become the first anchor tenant at Dagenham Green, marking a major milestone in the delivery of this significant East London mixed-use regeneration project.

The latest interest rate cut is a clarion call to action for UK landlords and property investors, according to industry experts at Principle Estate Management. 

As scrutiny of service charges continues to intensify, one line item consistently stands out: insurance. In residential block management, insurance costs are often among the most significant components of the service charge and, increasingly, among the most contentious. The focus isn’t just on price, but on transparency, especially where managing agents or freeholders receive commission.

A pair of neighbouring houses in a Shropshire town with planning permission to be redeveloped as ten apartments and a retail unit are appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. 

Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in 2017 and Dame Judith Hackett’s subsequent inquiry, the Building Safety Act (BSA) was introduced across England and Wales in 2023. Through this, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was established to oversee building safety, enforce compliance, and set standards.

As part of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, the government has proposed introducing new regulations to define what landlords and managing agents can charge leaseholders in connection with arranging building insurance.

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Dave Williams to the role of Client Accounting Director. In his new role, Dave will be responsible for optimising financial processes at Rendall & Rittner, an RICS-regulated company committed to delivering full financial compliance to its clients.

Maria Bevan will be taking the reins from the incumbent Head of Estates, William Duncan.

The Government is preparing to extend the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector for the first time. A version of this standard has applied in the social housing sector for more than 20 years. To meet the current definition of ‘decent’, a home must be free from serious hazards as defined by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

Principle Estate Management has appointed an experienced property professional as its dedicated business development manager for lettings. Jaime Duffy has been recruited from Rentlife, a property agency in Birmingham, where she was regional lettings manager. She also brings almost eight years of experience in lettings at some of the city’s largest agencies, including Connells and Davidson Estates. Ms Duffy’s appointment follows Principle’s acquisition of the lettings and block management portfolio from Pe