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New findings from Leaders Romans Group's (LRG) latest survey reveal a balanced picture of landlord-tenant relations in the UK. Contrary to negative stereotypes often portrayed, the data shows that tenants view their landlords positively while highlighting areas for improvement in communication and responsiveness. The survey found that 55% of tenants believe their landlord provides quality housing, and only 12% view their landlord negatively. This aligns with a study by The National Residential Landlords A

Alarmingly, out of 138 workers killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in 2023/24, 20 of these deaths were as a result of being struck by a falling object (RIDDOR and HSE, 2024). When it comes to non-fatal incidents in 2024, in the construction industry alone, this cause accounted for 10% of all accidents (HSE, 2024). Given these statistics, it’s therefore no surprise that external building maintenance and roof and facade inspections are currently a hot topic for property managers. Health and sa

As rising energy costs make it harder for households to keep homes warm, mould and damp are becoming persistent issues across the UK. Uswitch energy’s new Mouldy Nation Report sheds light on the scale of the problem, revealing the prevalence of mould complaints and its impact on residents’ health and wellbeing. Housing Ombudsman Complaints Between 2019/20 and 2023/24, the Housing Ombudsman received over 16,000 complaints about damp and mould, with housing association properties accounting for two-thirds (

South East property group, Beresfords, has appointed three key professionals to bolster its team and enhance service offerings across its divisions. These strategic additions underscore Beresfords’ commitment to growth and excellence in the real estate market. Alexandra Jenkins joins as Head of Marketing and Communications, leveraging seven years of specialised experience in property marketing. Her leadership will enhance Beresfords' marketing strategies across all divisions, ensuring a cohesive brand mes

Nirvana Maintenance, a rapidly growing facilities management (FM) provider, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Dandara Living Management, one of the UK’s foremost Build-to-Rent (BTR) operators. Under a multi-year agreement, Nirvana will deliver full hard and soft facilities management services across Dandara Living Management Management’s portfolio of approximately 4,000 homes, spanning key cities nationwide, including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Aberdeen. This highlights N

The government’s commitment to delivering over 1,500,000 homes across this Parliament is commendable but there are too many factors working against the delivery of the required buildings, experts at Principle Estate Management have warned. Principle Estate Management, with offices in Birmingham, London and the North West, manages a portfolio of 20,000 units at around 400 developments across the UK. Bob Simonds, business development director, said: “In general, the mood among developers is that they welcom

In implementing the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA), the Government has abolished the contentious two-year rule. This change, which takes effect from the end of this month, will make it easier and faster for leaseholders to extend their lease or buy their freehold unconstrained by the duration of their ownership.  Until now the two-year rule (as set out in the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993) required that to initiate an enfranchisement or lease extension, the lease

The leasehold reform process has advanced with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook signing regulations to remove the two-year ownership requirement for leaseholders of flats and houses. Effective next week, this change enables leaseholders to extend their lease or purchase their freehold immediately upon acquiring a property, aiming to provide greater flexibility and reduce costs. However, industry experts and campaign groups assert that this measure is only a preliminary step. Linz Darlington, Managing Di

In the world of property management, particularly for residential blocks, the relationship between the Client /Leaseholders and the Managing Agent is critical.  An agent plays a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations, ensuring everything from maintenance, service charge collection, compliance to tenant communications runs smoothly.  However, just as businesses regularly review and renew contracts with suppliers or service providers, it is equally important to reassess your agent’s performance periodica

The latest analysis from epIMS, the EPC and energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, has shown that it’s the residential sector that is leading the way when it comes to reducing the carbon footprint of the property market, having seen the largest annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. epIMS, analysed carbon dioxide emissions* by sector and how the carbon footprint of each of these sectors has changed over the last year. The figures show that the residential property market is leading the

An exclusive live-work unit located in the heart of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter is appearing in Bond Wolfe’s next auction. Unit 6 in the Grade II-listed Century Works development at 13 Frederick Street will have a guide price of £289,500+ in the livestreamed auction on Thursday 6 February. Ian Tudor, commercial auctions director at Bond Wolfe, said: “This is a vacant, self-contained office building which could be easily adapted to provide two bedroomed live-and-work accommodation. “This attrac

Rebecca Marsh has announced she will be retiring as Ombudsman and CEO at the end of January after almost five years in the role. Rebecca said: “Having reached a milestone birthday, I advised the Board toward the end of last year that I wished to retire and take full advantage of being one of the lucky few whose pensions kick in at an early age. "With The Property Ombudsman being in a good place for a new Chair and Ombudsman to build on the solid foundations, I am confident that the organisation is well pr