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In the wake of Grenfell and sweeping legislative reform, the built-environment landscape has irrevocably shifted into “Building Safety 2.0.” Increasing regulatory scrutiny, shifting legislative requirements, and heightened expectations around resident safety means that property professionals and building owners face growing pressure to ensure the safety and compliance of their buildings; not just as a legal obligation, but as a moral and reputational imperative.

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, has made two senior sales appointments as part of its ongoing expansion, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality homes across key regions.

Latest Resident Voice Index™ highlights opportunity for housing providers to improve tenant communication and engagement through technology

In the world of facilities and property management, Artificial Intelligence is the new buzzword. From predictive maintenance to automated scheduling, AI promises to revolutionise how we operate. Headlines tout labour savings, efficiency gains, and smarter buildings.

The property market tends to thrive when the economy is strong and stable. Historically, economic uncertainty has negatively impacted house buying and selling, as people tend not to make big life changes and new investments when job security, the cost of living and political decisions are up in the air.

Principle Estate Management has taken on its 100th employee after seeing the number of units under its management rise to 25,000 – a 25% jump over the past six months. The 100th member of staff at the Birmingham-based company, which manages properties across the country, is James Neale, newly appointed as senior business development manager. Joe Jobson, Principle’s joint managing director, said: “This achievement of growing to 100 employees reflects not only growth, but also our commitment to building a t

14th June marks eight years since Grenfell and question marks remain over fire safety in residential blocks, with few sensible and practical solutions available. From October we’ll also have Awaab’s Law – another that demands wide ranging compliance over a vast estate, but precious little help for those tasked with carrying out the necessary inspections. A quick Google using the search term ‘fire door safety blocks of flats’ reveals recent news stories where there was cause for concern. There are two towe

The government’s long-awaited Renters Rights Bill is one of the most significant overhauls of the private rental sector in decades. While it has not yet received royal assent, the legislation is expected to come into effect late this year, or early in 2026.

Ark Workplace Risk celebrates third major BAC achievement

Three estate agents and two letting agents removed from redress scheme after non-compliance

As some industries rethink their green commitments, a surprising force is driving the sustainable property agenda forward: tenants. According to new research from Handelsbanken’s Property Investor Report 2025, an overwhelming 92% of UK property investors believe tenants are willing to pay more for greener homes and commercial premises, with 77% reporting a surge in demand for sustainable features like heat pumps, solar panels, and electric vehicle charging points. 

Entries for this year’s awards are now officially open! The entry deadline is Friday 22 August 2025 at midnight. We’ll be keeping the straightforward format you know and love, with clear criteria and the flexibility to save your progress, so you have plenty of time to polish your entry before submission.