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Lichfields announces 11 promotions across UK offices

National planning and development consultancy Lichfields has announced 11 promotions across its UK office network, including Tara Johnston (London) and Alex Davies (Manchester), who have both been promoted to Associate Director. 

Encroachment Law Lessons from Anita Relins Case

A recent First-tier Tribunal (FTT) ruling in the case of Anita Relins Vs Bede House Property Management Company provides the property industry with much needed clarity to unknot the Law of Encroachment. 

Inventory Hive Backs Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter Led by Mayor Andy Burnham

Inventory Hive, the UK’s leading property inventory reporting platform, is proud to announce its official support for the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter.

Section 21 Abolished: Landlord Law Experts Call for Calm and Clarity Amid Sweeping Reforms

The government’s decision to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions under the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill has sparked concern among landlords and agents across England and Wales.

RENDALL & RITTNER INTRODUCES NEW CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER

Leading property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Angela Spencer as its Customer Experience Manager.

Watling launches national local government property survey

Watling Consulting, the recently launched division of Watling Real Estate, has launched a major national survey into local government-owned property. The research is being led by director and head of Watling Consulting Guy Brett. He said: “We will be looking at how local government is navigating policy pressure, funding constraints and operational needs. “We will be seeking to assess how property is being aligned with housing, economic development and regeneration goals both locally and regionally.” The s

Space Building Consultancy Welcomes Their New Director

Space Building Consultancy has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Will Purvis MRICS as Director. A chartered building surveyor with more than 15 years of industry experience, Will joins the firm following roles at Hollis, Watts Group, and Bruton Knowles, where he played a central role in delivering high quality surveying services and advice across the UK.

Principle wins management contract for prestigious Art Deco mansion block in Knightsbridge

Principle Estate Management has been appointed to manage Ovington Court, a distinguished 38-unit mixed-use Art Deco building on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. The purpose-built mansion block, designed by Murrell and Pigott in 1930, is located between South Kensington and Knightsbridge tube stations, with world-class amenities, restaurants, shops and transport facilities on the doorstep. The portered block is at the top of Ovington Gardens by Brompton Road, with the green open spaces of Hyde Park and the

Property Leaders Unite at RSA House to Drive Competence in the Built Environment

Ark Workplace Risk hosts landmark industry event to tackle competency challenges under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Watling appointed to handle Godwin sites

Watling Real Estate has been appointed in connection with five sites under the ownership of companies within Godwin Group, the distressed Birmingham-based property developer. The sites include locations in central Derby, St Paul’s in Bristol, Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, Erdington in Birmingham and Hockley Heath near Solihull. Alex Sweetman, a director in the Leeds office of Watling Real Estate, said: “These high-profile appointments involve several regionally significant schemes and we expect a buoyant lev

Climate Resilience: Adapting Residential Blocks for a Changing Climate

Why Residential Blocks Must Adapt to Climate Change’

Principle to manage 58 luxury homes in Grade II-listed building in Bath

A unique luxury development of 58 apartments in an historic property in Bath city centre is to be looked after by Principle Estate Management. Principle has won the contract to manage Hope House, a Grade II-listed building which hosts the prestigious collection of new homes within six acres of parkland. The work has been awarded by Hope House homeowners and Acorn, an independent development and regeneration specialist which has successfully created a range of residential-led refurbishment and new build sc

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