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Disruptor company Cohab, a new entrant to the residential lettings and management market which charges an all-in lettings and management fee of just 5% (excluding VAT) has formed a business alliance with LOFT, provider of a full-service furnishing solution and fellow tech innovator. LOFT’s declared purpose is to “enhance the residential experience, minimise our environmental footprint and optimise our social impact. We specialise in furnishing homes with ethically sourced products, designed to enhance the

Recent research indicates that the physical damage caused by Japanese knotweed is no greater than that of other disruptive plants such as Bamboo and Buddleia and trees. However, as experts on the ground we know how serious knotweed can be when it comes to protecting the integrity of property or building structures - including underground infrastructure. Take a look at some of the examples shown here.  Forcing boundary structures The forceful nature of Japanese knotweed means its vigorous growth (if left u

Regional businesses came together for an night of charitable giving and merriment at the Beresfords annual property dinner last month, to raise funds for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT). Over 180 attendees enjoyed the prestigious event at Down Hall Hotel & Spa in Bishops Stortford, hosted by property group, Beresfords. A total of £16,000 was raised for the EHAAT, an incredible local charity of which Beresfords has supported for over ten years. Essex and Herts Air Ambulance provide a Helicopter Emerg

In the always-evolving landscape of property management, ensuring compliance with changing regulations is essential. MVN Block Management stands at the forefront of this endeavour, particularly with their innovative use of BlockPro, a sophisticated compliance tracking platform. BlockPro's traffic light system has become an integral tool for MVN, especially in managing high-rise buildings. This system not only simplifies the monitoring of compliance status but also provides peace of mind to the Principal A

Guy Sackett to lead Irwin Mitchell’s National Real Estate Team and Garrath Reayer to lead Residential Property National law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed partner Guy Sackett as its new Head of Real Estate. Guy is replacing Adrian Barlow, who is retiring from the partnership.  In addition, Garrath Reayer has been appointed new Head of Residential Property, following the retirement of Jeremy Raj earlier this year.  Irwin Mitchell’s Real Estate and Residential Property Teams together number 25 partners a

This year, Managing Estates Ltd, a name synonymous with exceptional property management, celebrates a major milestone—its 10th anniversary. A company that started with humble beginnings, Managing Estates has become a pillar of quality and trust in the property management industry, recognised for its commitment to high standards and outstanding customer service. Now, as the firm reaches a decade of successful service, it is poised to take another monumental step: moving into a new, larger office space in M

Resident hosting has matured to the point that not offering options for tenants around length of stay now poses a risk to Build to Rent (BTR) long-term rental portfolios. More even than the 10-20% incremental net yields that resident hosting can deliver, this risk has become a major driver for change. With this in mind, the Association for Rental Living (ARL), together with our partner and ARL member, TrustedStays, has published two new in-depth explorations of resident hosting:   Resident Hosting: The so

London law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP has won the accolade of ‘Large Business of the Year’ at the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2024.    The prestigious awards celebrate the vibrant and diverse range of businesses in Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster and from across wider London.   At the awards ceremony, which took place on Thursday 17 October at Porchester Hall, London, Bishop & Sewell beat off stiff competition from businesses including Harrods, Peter Jones and The Lansdowne Club

Landlords and tenants Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director of Leaders Romans Group, hoped that even if there is a rise in Capital Gains Tax, landlords will see that "it may now be more profitable to continue letting, rather than exit the market". She also hopes that "if landlords are expected to upgrade older properties to meet EPC standards by 2030, then support measures will be introduced now to make these upgrades feasible. Without assistance, many landlords will face prohibitive cost

A Day of Insight, Innovation, and Connection The Property Institute (TPI) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Conference on Thursday, 24th October, marking the first Conference under its unified TPI brand (formerly ARMA and IRPM). The event gathered over 480 property managers, sponsors, speakers, partners, and special guests at Convene, 133 Houndsditch in London. Attendees from government, housing associations, trade associations, industry suppliers, and media joined to explore the latest insights in Pro

Currently 4,821 residential buildings in England of 11 metres or more in height have been identified with unsafe cladding. Recent data shows that only 50 per cent of these buildings have started or completed remediation works, leaving an estimated 300,000 residents living in unsafe buildings. The struggle over who should bear the costs and responsibilities of making these buildings safe continues to overshadow the urgent need for action. TPI is calling on the new Minister for Building Safety to make a com

Commenting on the Budget, The Property Institute’s Chief Executive, Andrew Bulmer said: “Government has rightfully recognised that the pace of remediating buildings has been too slow. There are still 3,000 residential buildings that have not yet been made safe. We welcome the remediation investment announced today, but the acceleration plan needs to move forward with urgency in three clear areas to protect residents. “Firstly, we need remediation funding schemes consolidated under one delivery partner to