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Pennycuick Collins’ staff have voted to support Edward’s Trust as the charity of the year. For the next 12 months the firm will organise a range of fundraising events and campaigns in aid of the charity which supports children and families facing loss and surviving bereavement in the West Midlands, as well as training for professionals who support bereaved parents and children.   Edward’s Trust was set up in 1989 by Peter and Hilary Dent in memory of their son Edward, who died aged 7 of cancer at Birmingh

You may have seen a line in your development’s annual budget for contributions to the reserve fund - sometimes also referred to as the sinking fund - but what is this and why does it matter?  A reserve fund is money earmarked for large-scale or substantial building projects that are carried out to keep your development looking good and working correctly. We refer to these projects as ‘major works’ and these can include things like redecorating the outside of your building, repairing the roof or replacing

In an area of insurance that has created relatively little discussion recently, Katie Edwards, Associate at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch, looks at the challenges surrounding insurance against terrorism and the implications for leaseholders and landlords in determining sufficient cover. The premise  Landlords are usually subject to covenants within leases to insure their buildings in respect of risk of damage or destruction and leaseholders will be required to make payment of their proportion o

Following a number of key nationwide client wins and a significant rise in instructions, award-winning property management law firm Brady Solicitors has recruited experienced leasehold solicitor, Adam Fotiou. Based at the firm’s Nottingham offices on Regent Street, Adam joins Brady Solicitors’ busy Litigation team, handling leasehold and property management matters and property-related enquiries.  Adam joins the firm after four years as an in-house litigation and dispute resolution solicitor at property m

Often thought of as a high-yield investment option in the private rented sector, HMOs can be tricky to manage. Not only do you have to apply for the correct license, but failure to proactively stay on top of ever-changing rules could also lead to severe consequences.   Produced in partnership with Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, Fixflo are offering this FREE eBook. 10 HMO Questions Every Landlord Would Ask covers:   - Key areas of property licensing - Landlords' consideration when it comes to investing in H

Most people understand the importance of getting their insurance proposal right and want to avoid the risk of finding that they are not fully covered because of an omission or error. We’ve all heard horror stories about holidaymakers falling ill abroad and finding they are not covered because they didn’t tell their insurers about a known medical condition. With buildings insurance, while you may be unlikely to find you are not covered,  you could find that insurers are not prepared to pay out 100% of yo

Howeowners seeking to extend leaseholds or to purchase freehold titles to their properties should seek expert advice to achieve successful outcomes, according to Thursfields Solicitors. An expert at the leading Midlands law firm was speaking after a recent case where the owner of a leasehold flat who expected to pay around £20,000 to extend their lease was asked for £42,000. A large part of the higher-than-expected premium was for something called “marriage value” which leaseholders’ campaign groups want

Harvest Partners joins GI Partners and TA Associates in backing MRI’s mission to help real estate companies improve operations and maximize portfolio value through an open PropTech ecosystem. MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software solutions, announces that funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP, a leading private equity firm, are making a substantial strategic investment in the company. Harvest Partners joins existing investors TA Associates and GI Partners as institutional shareholders in M

Future Group is delighted to announce its new heating division, Future Heating Solutions, launched today to meet the growing demand for efficient, affordable and fully compliant heating installations in the residential block sector.   Future Heating completes our suite of services, says Future Group Director Jamie Willsdon. “We’ve launched the company in response to block management clients who need specialist advice and are calling for a complete turnkey service with heating sitting alongside lighting, f

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Property management firm PM Legal Services has strengthened its team with two appointments following a period of growth for the company. Victoria Kyte, who lives in Rotherham, has joined as a solicitor and Alicia Vella, from Sheffield, joins as a trainee legal executive. Partner Cassandra Zanelli said: “I’m pleased to welcome Victoria and Alicia to the team at such an exciting time for the firm. “As a well-established law firm, our team are renowned for delivering work to the highest standard in order to

New Year is an ideal time to review whether you have the right insurance in place for the properties you manage, is it up to date and are you are getting the right cover and best value for you, your leaseholders and residents? ARMA (the Association of Residential Managing Agents) has recently partnered with property insurance experts Insurety to create a unique range of ARMA INSURE products for its members. Their top 10 insurance tips include: Insurance regulations change  Your insurance provider should k