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Brent Stojanovic Joins Advisory Board at Clean-Tech Scale-Up Iterum

Iterum, a high-growth clean-tech company revolutionising the appliance management sector in residential buildings, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Stojanovic as a Senior Advisor. Brent, co-founder of rented living operator VervLife, joins Iterum's advisory board alongside industry veterans Roger Southam and David Meyerowitz, former CEO of Haier and Hoover Candy Group. Brent will bring his extensive expertise in proposition development, commercial and the living sector to support Iterum dur

Prime Rugby roadside site sold by Bromwich Hardy for future development

A roadside development opportunity close to Rugby town centre could be set to go ahead after commercial property agents Bromwich Hardy sold the 0.75 acre site. Caine Gilchrist, a surveyor at Bromwich Hardy, acting on behalf of a private client, has sold 11-21 Boughton Road, Rugby, to a consortium of local investors for £818,000. He said: “This is a prime development site with a range of potential uses, subject to planning. “It’s a particularly attractive site because of its close proximity to Rugby town c

Principle promotes Rachael Hornby to director as London office continues to grow

Rachael Hornby has been promoted to director at Principle Estate Management just over a year after she joined the nationwide firm as associate director in July 2023. She leads the London office of Principle Estate Management which was established when Principle acquired the business of Myhill Newman in April 2022. Launched in 2018, Principle now has 70 staff looking after a portfolio of nearly 20,000 units at around 400 developments across the UK. Brett Williams, founder and joint managing director of Pri

Rendall & Rittner appointed to manage first private sale homes at innovative Brent Cross town development

Leading property management agent Rendall & Rittner has been appointed to manage the first collection of private sale homes at Brent Cross Town, the £8bn, 180-acre park town development in north London being delivered by Related Argent, in partnership with Barnet Council. Brent Cross Town is guided by four pledges: to be London’s home for participation in sport and play, to be a place where people can flourish, to be a net zero carbon town by 2030 and to drive physical and social connectivity. Through thi

Birchgrove celebrates topping out of Hampton Court Estate

Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has celebrated its latest construction milestone with the topping out of Hampton Court Estate, a new 78-unit development close to Hampton Court Palace. The ceremony was attended by a number of potential residents as well as Birchgrove CEO Honor Barratt, who inserted a ceremonial roof tile to mark the conclusion of the project’s construction. Hampton Court Estate will offer contemporary, self-contained assisted living one-, two- and three-be

Leading Co-living brand recognised as Operator of the Year

Folk, the co-living brand on a mission to set a new standard for renting, has been acknowledged for its outstanding work at the new Co-Living Awards 2024. Folk Co-Living was awarded Operator of the Year (Scale Up) while Folk at Florence Dock (Battersea) was recognised for its outstanding architect under the ‘Building & Architecture’ category. Highlighting the brightest minds within the communal living industry, the Co-Living Awards recognises leading organisations based on sustainability, architecture, ma

Are landlords really fleeing the sector?

For some time now, tighter lettings legislation and increasing taxation for landlords have resulted in media speculation that landlords are quitting the market. But while it’s true that some have decided to stop being landlords, the reality is that a lot of rental properties come to the sales market simply because landlords have reached the end of their planned investment journey. They’re around retirement age, have made good money from property over the years and now want to realise their equity gains. M

Celebrating Excellence: Jodie Fraser Named 'Property Personality of the Year' at the South West Property Awards

In a spectacular event celebrating the best of the property industry, Jodie Fraser has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Property Personality of the Year" at the Insider South West Property Awards. This accolade recognises her outstanding contributions to the sector, particularly in promoting personal safety, diversity, and inclusion. A Trailblazer in Safety and Security Jodie Fraser has established herself as a leading figure in the property industry through her commitment to enhancing persona

Enacting the remaining Law Commission recommendations relating to the Right to Manage - retrospective changes to residential lease ground rents

As we have discussed in our previous articles, it was announced in the King’s Speech that the Government’s legislative programme would include draft legislation on leasehold and commonhold reform: the “Draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill.” This implied that the Government might leave the previous Conservative Government’s legislation, The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, on the shelf and perhaps implement a wider set of reforms consolidating the existing law following the recommendations mad

Stepping Up for Mental Health

An energetic team from property and construction specialist Watts Group have together walked more than 750 miles for charity.  That’s equivalent to the distance of a UK tour taking in all seven of the Group’s offices in Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester. Averaging more than 150,000 steps per person, the 26 participants have raised £1300 for Watts Group’s nominated charity for this year, Mental Health UK. The challenge was organised in the lead-up to World Mental Health Da

Doyenne - Birmingham Christmas Cocktail Masterclass

Mix, Mingle, and Merry: Craft cocktails with us for the festive season. You’re invited to join us as we get into the festive spirit. Don’t miss out of this night which will  be filed laughter and seasonal delights. 5th Dec – Birmingham Christmas Cocktail Masterclass The Cocktail Club 5.30pm-8.00pm If you are interested in attending please RSVP to info@doyenneinproperty.co.uk

Strategies to Manage Pressure Better with Anji McGrandles from The Mind Tribe

Join Doyenne for an empowering experience.  Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life?  Don’t miss our FREE webinar with the incredible @themindtribe who will guide us through effective strategies to manage stress and pressure like a pro!  Together, we'll learn practical tips that can turn pressure into progress. Whether it's work or just daily life—let’s tackle it together.  Date: 23rd October  Time: 12:30-1:30pmOnline  RSVP to info@doyenneinproperty.co.uk

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