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The Material Risks Lurking in Your Exterior: What Managing Agents Should Know

Apartment exteriors are often the first line of defence against weather, wear, and time. Yet many managing agents are unaware of just how many risks can hide in plain sight—until a repair turns into a major capital expense or, worse, a safety incident.

4site Consulting Announced as Finalists in 8 ACE Award Categories

4site Consulting has been announced as a finalist in eight categories at this year’s ACE Awards, which celebrate excellence across the leasehold and property management sector.

London Based Novello Group Acquires Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors

The Novello Group has today announced its acquisition of Gold Crest Chartered Surveyors, a strategic move that establishes the group as one of the largest independent providers of home surveys in the UK.

Future Group Welcomes Kate Wood as New Business Manager

Future Group is delighted to welcome Kate Wood as our new Business Manager, joining the team in June 2025.

53% of Tenants likely to challenge rent increases

53% of Tenants likely to challenge rent increases, but fair landlords have little to fear, says LRG report.

Bromwich Hardy selling nine apartment Coventry development opportunity

A prime site for investors and developers has come on the market in Coventry with commercial agents Bromwich Hardy.

Inside the £80 Million Knightsbridge Penthouse That Left TV Viewers Stunned

A five-bedroom penthouse in London's exclusive Knightsbridge district has captured public attention after featuring on Channel 4's Britain’s Most Expensive Houses.

Westminster Tower Block Blaze: 75 Firefighters Battle Flames as Residents Evacuate

A major fire tore through a residential tower block in Westminster, Central London, on Sunday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response and forcing residents to flee their homes.

£1.5 Billion Elephant and Castle Redevelopment to Deliver 485 Luxury Flats and New Town Centre

A landmark £1.5 billion regeneration project is set to transform Elephant and Castle in south London, with the creation of a brand-new town centre that includes 485 high-specification flats across three towers, alongside retail, leisure, and transport infrastructure.

Understanding Fire Engineering: What Every Property Manager Should Know

Fire engineering is a term often heard in modern building safety, but what does it really mean? And how does it differ from the standard fire risk assessments you’re familiar with?

Residents Trapped in Balfron Tower Amid Ongoing Lift Failures

Residents of Balfron Tower in Poplar, East London, have been confined to their homes for over a week due to both lifts in the 26-storey building being out of service.

Secure Trust Bank Strikes £4.5 Million Residential Property Investment Loan

The Norwegian Church has secured a £4.5 million residential investment loan to refinance a portfolio of 11 apartments located to the rear of its main church, St Olav’s Church, in Rotherhithe, London.

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