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Dacorum Borough Council and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group are pleased to announce the formation of a new long-term investment partnership aimed at increasing the delivery of affordable homes and bringing forward significant regeneration across the borough.

LBC Exterior Cleaning acquires 50% stake in Avisan to spearhead integrated property services strategy.

The FirstPort Group has appointed Mairead McErlean as Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, providing strategic guidance on current and emerging legislation, while representing FirstPort in broader industry discussions on regulatory change and the future direction of the residential property sector.  

A former NHS office block in the Black Country with planning consent for conversion into 128 co-living studios has been sold for £2.5 million by commercial property agency Bond Wolfe. 

Barratt Homes has laid the foundations for the first properties at its brand-new development in the historic town of Halifax.

Issue 138 of News on the Block has now been published and is available for subscribers to read online. This issue features full coverage of our Apartment Adviser Awards, including a complete list of the 2025 winners, highlights from the evening, and a fantastic gallery of event photos capturing the celebrations.

Essex-based Chartered Surveyors, Cheke & Co, have compiled expert insights into a guide to help homebuyers make informed decisions about subsidence - from understanding what it is, to help with identifying what it means for a property and steps to take in order to protect yourself.

The Renters’ Rights Bill, currently in the reporting stage in the House of Lords, is expected to be enacted by late 2025. The Bill will overhaul the private rented sector (PRS), aiming to increase the rights of tenants and ‘level the playing field’.

Barratt London’s Wembley Park Gardens development has been awarded Reconomy’s ‘Think Circular’ award for its dedication towards circularity in construction and efforts to reduce waste in the built environment. 

Leading property management agent Rendall & Rittner has appointed Pam Chang as its new Chief Financial Officer. Pam joins the company’s Board of Directors and will play a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of the business while enhancing its financial and client service operations.Pam brings over two decades of financial leadership experience across global professional services, financial services and real estate sectors. She previously held senior roles within international property and faci

The Renters’ Rights Bill continues its progress through Parliament and, once passed, will bring one of the biggest shake-ups the private rented sector has seen in years.

Principle Estate Management, which was founded by Brett Williams in Birmingham just seven years ago, has been named UK Managing Agent of the Year at a prestigious national industry awards ceremony. From a one-man start up, the business now operates nationally with offices in Birmingham, London and the north west, managing over 25,000 units, a 25% jump in the last six months. Principle now employs 100 staff with the recruitment recently of senior business development manager James Neale and Jaime Duffy ove