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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. 

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.

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.

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.

Celebrating Tony Martin’s Fellowship with The Property Institute

The Property Institute is indispensable within the property management industry. Through its regulatory oversight, accreditation processes, and professional development programmes, it ensures that practitioners operate with competence and integrity. Membership in TPI not only enhances the credibility of individuals and firms but also contributes to the overall health and professionalism of the industry.It is a great achievement that the TPI have recognised Tony’s career which reflects nearly 30 years of e

Dream to Disaster: 10 years on, Britain’s Housing Crisis Deepens

Leasehold and stamp duty concerns soar and aspiration to own hits rock bottom

BRE to lead on development of SAP as industry prepares for Future Homes Standard

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – the leading building science centre – has been awarded contracts by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to develop both the Home Energy Model (HEM) product recognition system and the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP).

Green light for new community centre at heart of Blackbird Leys

Plans for a new, modern community centre in the heart of Blackbird Leys were given the go-ahead by Oxford City Council’s planning committee last night (Tuesday 20 May), paving the way for construction to begin later this year.

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