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Chris March  has been appointed to the new role of Chief Executive Officer at Property Manager Braemar Estates, the specialist property management division of AIM listed, Brooks Macdonald Group. Chris will work closely with fellow Directors, along with the existing 45 team members, to help consolidate Braemar Estates’ position as a leading property manager. Braemar currently manages £1bn of assets, some of the UK’s most iconic residential properties including Cathedral Group’s award winning Clapham One,

Two of the country’s longest established surveying practices have merged parts of their business. The commercial and residential property management business of George Trollope, established in 1778, has joined Stiles Harold Williams, whose roots go back to 1798. Chris Watkinson, Partner, and Justin Dyer, Associate, have joined SHW’s Property Management Division, based in St James’s, SW1, reporting to Niall McGuinness, SHW Partner. David Hadden, Head of SHW’s Property Management Division, said: “I am ple

Legislation was introduced in Scotland by Private Members Bill, against a background of complaints received by Members of the Scottish Parliament, and a report published by the Office of Fair Trading in 2009 suggesting that a significant proportion of customers interviewed were dissatisfied with some aspect of their factoring services. The Bill gained cross party support, and the Property Factors (Scotland) Act was passed into legislation in the spring of 2011. The Act had a commencement date of 1 October

Under s.20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985; if any of the costs taken into account in determining the amount of a residential service charge were incurred more than 18 months before the demand for payment is served on a leaseholder; that leaseholder shall not be liable to contribute towards those costs. That sanction does not apply if, within the period of 18 months, the leaseholder was notified in writing that costs had been incurred and that they would subsequently be required to contribute toward

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   Richard Stephenson General Manager, Asset Managem

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name.   Neil Roberts Managing Director Braemar Estates N

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Robert Plumb Chief Executive Officer HML Rob qualif

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Trevor Moross Joint Managing Director, Dorrington

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Dudley Joiner Founder & Director Right to Manage Fed

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Baroness Hanham Under Secretary of State Department

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Neil Gardiner Fund Manager Aviva Investors Neil has

For the first time ever, the most influential people in the residential leasehold property sector are identified.  The list contains a mix of leasehold campaigners, Parliamentarians, trade and professional bodies, managing agents, building owners, investors, developers, valuers, and lawyers amongst others.   Entries have been gathered subjectively according to our knowledge and experience of the industry and are arranged in alphabetical order by name. Peter Dening Partner Pennycuick Collins Peter is a