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The government wants to make leasehold ‘easier and cheaper’. That’s the headline. It is a virtuous message, politically useful and broadly appealing. But the reality beneath it is more complicated.

Energy supplies direct from specific renewable sources are now available to properties managed by Colliers.  The Colliers Property Management team has secured a new contract which complies with the UK Green Building Council’s Gold Standard for energy procurement, creating additionality on the grid for renewable energy.

Experts at British Pest Control Association (BPCA) are advising householders to call in a professional if they suspect textile moths are infesting their home.

Letterboxes might not be the most glamorous part of a building, but they are an essential component of modern property management. In an era of growing security concerns, stringent fire regulations, and increasing expectations for aesthetics, the humble letterbox is undergoing a transformation.

For anyone familiar with The Cleaning Show, hosted annually at the Excel London, it won’t come as a surprise that technology and innovation were at the top of the agenda this year.

Asset and property management service provider CompassRock International has appointed strategic property management expert Pierre Melhado as its new Head of Ireland to lead on the new third party management mandates that it is working on and oversee the team already in place.

Many more residential leaseholders within mixed-use schemes now qualify for Right to Manage than then did previously. Until secondary legislation (Section 49 of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024) came into force in March, the non-residential limit in collective enfranchisement claims was set at 25%; now that limit has been increased to 50%.

The first affordable homes to be built as part of the regeneration of Oxford’s Blackbird Leys are on track to be ready for new residents from this summer.

Leaders Romans Group (LRG), one of the UK’s leading property services groups, has rebranded to LRG, marking a significant milestone in its long history. The new identity strengthens LRG’s position as a modern, forward-thinking brand that delivers "everything property, all under one roof."

As a lease approaches expiry, tenants often face a critical decision: should they invest in repairing the premises or negotiate a financial settlement with the landlord?

With the Stamp Duty Holiday now officially over, Moneyboat spoke to estate agent Rachel Lansdell to provide essential insights into how this change will impact the housing market, offering expert advice for buyers and sellers navigating this transition.

The latest analysis by finance specialists, RIFT, has revealed which areas of the nation are set to see the largest hikes to council tax as the new financial year begins, with the average household in England set to see an increase of 5% or £109 per year.