Featured Articles

Get the answers to your questions and stay up to date about apartment building management with our featured articles and NOTB guides, on topics such as service charges, right to manage, buying your freehold, major works, building insurance and other issues about blocks of flats.

Whybrow expands team with two key appointments

Essex commercial property management and building surveyors, Whybrow, is pleased to announce the expansion of its team with two significant new appointments: Scott Barlow as director of building surveying and Guy Seymour as graduate estates surveyor. 

Firefighters Tackle Blaze at High-End Goodman's Fields Development in Aldgate

A serious fire broke out at a luxury residential development in central London on Sunday evening, prompting a major emergency response.

Prime central London property values suffering under Labour

Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, has shown that London is just one of two regions where house prices have fallen since Labour came into power and it’s the prime London market that has seen the largest decline when it comes to the rate at which property values are depreciating. 

Leasehold is Not Broken

Matthew Pennycook recently announced proposals to reinvigorate commonhold to make it the default tenure and a Commonhold white paper was published by the government shortly afterwards. The intention is that new leasehold flats will be banned as the government takes steps to ensure commonhold becomes the default tenure.

Changing the face of residential fitness

TGL Management’s story began with a shared passion for fitness and a determination to improve the industry. Before TGL Management, we built our reputation as The Gym Lounge Limited, dedicated to delivering health and fitness both in-person and worldwide through our online coaching team.

Building Safety Case Support: Finding the Required Documentation

Building managers are now expected to have a Building Safety Case Report in place. As of the 1st April 2024, the Building Safety Regulator has started calling forward high rise buildings to present their safety case reports within a 3 month window, once called the report is required to be with them within 28 days.

The future of later living: Breaking barriers and embracing change

Throughout my career managing later living properties, I’ve witnessed the sector rapidly evolve, moving away from the traditional retirement norms to cater towards a more diverse and integrated community offering.

The Pillars of Success in Building Consultancy

In the busy world of building consultancy, much like the intricate structures we assess, it's often the unseen elements that provide the most support.

Double award win for Phoenix cements industry-leading reputation

National brickwork, scaffolding and drywall specialist Phoenix Brickwork, with bases in Pinxton, Derbyshire, and Northamptonshire, is celebrating after scooping two major awards in two weeks.

Award winning communal living property launches state-of-the-art wine bar

Folk, the award-winning co-living brand on a mission to set a new standard for renting, has announced the opening of a self-service bar at its Battersea site, Florence Dock. Designed to further encourage relationship building and community feel, residents can enjoy a range of delicious wines or beer, with prices starting as low as £3 per glass.

Q&A - Delaying Flat Sale for Leasehold Reform

My mother left her flat to my stepfather and me (50/50) when she passed away in March 2018. Since then, my husband has fully renovated the property, but due to delays with probate and COVID, the sale has yet to take place. My stepfather is now growing impatient and has instructed a solicitor to push for a sale.

New Energy-Efficient Apartments Launch at Linmere, Houghton Regis

18 one- and two-bedroom apartments have launched at Barratt Homes’ Linmere development in Houghton Regis. The brand-new apartment buildings offer improved energy efficiency with allocated parking spaces and include electric car charging points.

© 2025 News On The Block. All rights reserved.

News on the Block is a trading name of Premier Property Media Ltd.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site you consent cookies.