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Heat Networks: Seek advice now before major regulation changes

In 2025, major changes are coming to the heat network sector, with the new regulations set to have a huge impact on the design, operation, and management of heat networks across the UK. Whitecode Consulting’s Managing Director Alex Hill underlines the importance of these new regulations and why building owners and managing agents need to seek independent advice to ensure their heat networks comply.

Peabody announces new Chief Investment Officer

Phil Jenkins, Peabody’s Executive Director of Development, has been appointed Chief Investment Officer (effective 1 April 2025). He will lead a new Investment directorate focused on both Peabody residents’ existing homes and the new ones the group plans to build.

MRI Software Earns Spot on G2’s 2025 Best Software Awards

PropTech firm’s global growth continues to drive industry-leading innovation for clients.

The Importance of IT Specialists

The Unsung Heroes of the Legal and Property Sectors. JB Leitch’s Head of Marketing, Steve Sherlock, explores the importance of IT specialists in an ever-evolving digital landscape. 

Earl Kendrick appoint Principal Designer (Building Regulations)

Earl Kendrick is delighted to announce the appointment of Harry Chapman-Eamer as Principal Designer – Building Regulations. In this role, Harry will be responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring design work to ensure full compliance with Building Safety Regulations.

A Career Built on Leadership and Experience in Property Management

Jonathan Grant, Managing Director of JLGrant Maintenance Associates, has developed a diverse career that spans military service, international hospitality, and over two decades in the property sector. His career journey reflects a commitment to leadership, adaptability, and a focus on delivering quality in all aspects of his work.From Military Service to Hospitality ManagementJonathan’s professional path began in the military, where he served as a Warrant Officer in an elite infantry unit. The leadership

Interesting! Why Managing Agents Should Not Take Clients' Interest as Their Own

One issue that continues to surface in the industry is the practice of managing agents retaining interest earned on client funds for their own benefit.If you opened an ISA tomorrow and the bank said that they would give the interest to somebody else, you’d probably take your money elsewhere. Yet time and time again we are taking on new instructions where the accounts and financial records that we inherit are showing that no interest is being accrued, despite sometimes healthy reserves.This practice not on

'Parent Landlords' Prop up the property market

New research shows that parents across the UK are stepping up to support their adult children with accommodation in the face of an increasingly challenging property market. With affordability barriers making it harder than ever for young people to buy their first home, the majority of parents (53%) are willing to act as ‘Parent Landlords’ and open up their doors to help their children save.

Trail Group Appointed to New CHIC Fire and Building Safety Procurement Framework

This is a new framework which was established to enhance fire safety compliance for social landlords and buildings across the public sector, whilst encouraging innovation and efficiency. 

Government Planning Reforms Continue

This week (Tuesday 11th March), the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was introduced to Parliament. The legislative reforms in the Bill, follow the introduction of policy changes within the National Planning Policy Framework in December, and are a key next stage in the Government’s planning and development reforms.

Rise4 Property Consultancy launches to deliver expertise, value and vision

Rise4 Ltd, an exciting new Property Consultancy is launching to offer expertise in a way that delivers true  partnership in the best interest of its clients. 

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.

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