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With the emergence of the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector, more and more renters are choosing to rent rather than buy, highlighting how the UK’s rental landscape is continuously growing. With BTR developments often occupying prime urban sites in major cities, lifestyle as a city’s biggest demand driver, coupled with a location that provides access to restaurants, leisure and cultural options, means more people are consciously choosing to rent in urban locations, and rent for longer. Offering flexibility,

The Association for Rental Living (ARL) has recognised three individuals for their significant contributions to the Build to Rent (BTR) sector, through the ARL People Awards 2024. Designed to celebrate excellence, quality, and best practice in BTR, the awards reflect one of the ARL’s key roles in representing the sector. This year, the ARL People Awards focused on three categories, with winners announced at the ARL Annual BTR Conference, which took place in central London on 7th November 2024. The first h

The property management industry is undergoing a transformation. As regulations tighten and expectations from customers, freeholders, developers, and RMC clients grow, there is an increasing need for us to stay ahead of these changes and proactively support our clients through them. Our goal at The FirstPort Group is to be more than just a service provider; we want to be a trusted partner who can offer insights and solutions tailored to our clients' unique challenges. Understanding the evolving landscape

A former Birmingham social club with permission for redevelopment into 50 apartments will go under the hammer at Bond Wolfe’s next livestreamed auction on Wednesday 11 December. A guide price* of £1.22 million+ has been set for the former Ivy Leaf social club at 2296 Coventry Road, in the east Birmingham area of Sheldon. It sits on 0.75 acres of land and has planning consent for demolition and redevelopment to build a three-storey block of 50 apartments with a ground floor retail unit and car parking. Jam

It’s a challenging time for heat network owners and operators. Big changes to the sector’s governance are set to be rolled out from the spring aimed at providing stronger consumer protection and reducing emissions. This will bring previously lax heat network regulations into line with other energy services. Although the finer details of the new rules are not yet known, we have a pretty clear idea of what they will entail. Above all, heat network operators and heat suppliers will need to demonstrate they’r

Market disruptor and self-appointed landlord champion Cohab is launching a new technology platform, ‘Cohab 2.0’ that boosts landlord property management performance by 30% and drives down property management costs by 50%, the company announced today.  Feedback from early Cohab 2.0 adopters reveals that the new platform has the power to transform residential letting business practice as build to rent (BTR) takes off following the 2024 Autumn Budget. Cohab 2.0 provides a full, transparent ledger for all uni

Here at Airwaves Facilities Management Ltd we are really proud to have won another SME News award for best in-house Repairs and Maintenance Services Company for the West Midlands. We are growing rapidly and the future is looking bright here at Airwaves.

Safe Working Lifts is excited to announce the opening of its new office in London . The expansion reflects Safe Working Lifts’ commitment to supporting its growing customer base across London/Southeast and advancing its strategic initiatives in the region. Located in the heart of London’s upmarket Mayfair (Albemarle Street), the new office will serve as a hub for Safe Working Lift’s London and Southeast operations. This location will enhance our ability to deliver ,services and support more effectively to

Since 1978, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) has set the industry standard in pool maintenance, equipping pool engineers with the skills and knowledge to keep pools pristine and safe. Becoming a TnISPE(cert) qualified engineer means you’re trained in a full scope of maintenance tasks, from balancing chlorine and pH levels to thorough cleaning practices for both pools and spas. Swimming pools offer relaxation and a place for exercise, but a clean pool is essential for safety and enjoyment. R

Green is always the answer, right? Looking after our environment, leaving the planet in a better state than we found it, and securing a legacy for the next generation – all makes perfect sense. No one would argue against this, however some of the green initiatives that we have seen implemented for residential properties have led to higher claims. Being an intermediary, and working with both the insurer and the insured, means that we have a holistic viewpoint on the impact some of these initiatives have ha

Property management experts, HML, has announced the official release of it’s new user-friendly app, offering its customers the ability to access their customer portal while on the go. With increased security, users can conveniently access important information about their building 24/7 from their mobile device.  Available to download on Android or IOS, over 2,000 customers have downloaded the app since the release in October, marking a significant milestone for HML. Designed to improve the customer experi

As has been much publicised, the new Labour Government has published the Renters’ Rights Bill. There are significant changes – and we will provide an overview of these in this article – and implications for private landlords on how to gain possession of their property, which will be the focus of this article. The changes made in the bill will apply to both new and existing tenancies when it comes into law, which is expected to be spring/summer 2025. Need to gain possession now? If you need to regain posse