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L&Q to launch brand-new homes in southeast London

L&Q is set to launch its first collection of homes at Rockcliffe Square this May. Located in Woolwich, a short walk from Woolwich Elizabeth Line station, this exciting new development will offer a contemporary collection of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.

ACE Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Property Management

As 80s pop icons S'Express once said, “Countdown is progressive!” – and the countdown is now on for one of the most anticipated events in the property management calendar.

Apartment Adviser Awards 2025 - Shortlist Announcement

We’re delighted to reveal the official shortlist for the Apartment Adviser Awards 2025, taking place at the prestigious InterContinental Hotel Park Lane, London on Thursday 26 June 2025.

Ecokleen Group: Shaping the Future of Window Cleaning Through ESG

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals are reshaping the built environment— and facilities managers are under growing pressure to deliver on them. But while energy, waste, and supply chains often steal the spotlight, there's one area with untapped potential to support ESG objectives: specialist window cleaning.

Octopus supercharges social housing with new ‘Tenant Power’ tariff

Octopus Energy, the UK’s biggest energy supplier, is shaking things up with ‘Tenant Power’ - a brand-new tariff designed to help social housing tenants save money while encouraging landlords to go green.

#FireCompartmentationAwarenessWeek: Join the Conversation

This week marks the beginning of #FireCompartmentationAwarenessWeek - a new campaign to shine a light on one of the most overlooked aspects of building safety: fire compartmentation.

Principle wins another major London contract

Principle Estate Management has been appointed by South Kensington Estates (SKE) to manage Empire House and Dalmeny House, two historic mixed-use buildings on Thurloe Place, London, , SW7, following a competitive tender.

Ark Workplace Risk & Livingcity secure one of UK’s first BACs

Ark Workplace Risk, in collaboration with Livingcity, has successfully secured one of the UK’s first Building Assessment Certificates (BACs) under the Building Safety Act 2022—marking a significant milestone for both the industry and building safety reform.

Rendall & Rittner welcomes first heat network manager

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Jack Quainton to a new role of Heat Network Manager. Jack will be responsible for supporting Rendall & Rittner’s clients in ensuring compliance with heat network regulations, whilst simultaneously delivering a high level of customer service. Jack will also be at the forefront of future advances to the company’s heat network management systems, driving forward innovation for the benefits of clients, customers and residents.Hav

The Stamp Duty Deadline Has Passed – But the Pressure on Conveyancers Hasn’t

The role of a conveyancer is never without pressure, but recent changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), effective from 1 April 2025, pushed the limits of what many professionals in the field have experienced.

Latent defects exposed by remediation surveys in ‘relevant buildings’

Remediation surveys instructed following the Grenfell Tower tragedy are bringing to light latent defects that compromise building safety, potentially rendering properties unfit for habitation. Construction litigator Mustafa Sidki of Thackray Williams explains the implications for flat owners and their advisers, particularly given the shifted responsibilities under the Building Safety Act 2022.Latent defects uncoveredEver since the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) came into force on 1 April 2023, there’s bee

SO RESI LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE SCHEMES IN SOUTHEAST LONDON HOTSPOT

With news of the long-awaited Bakerloo Line extension a hot topic in late 2024, locations along the new arm of the line are set to be in the limelight this year. One such stop is Old Kent Road in Peckham which will meet demand for new homes on the proposed line, with SO Resi (part of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing) offering a collection of 113 homes available with the London Living Rent and Shared Ownership schemes.113 brand new apartments at SO Resi Peckham, located on Old Kent Road, are now availabl

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