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The charity arm of national housing operator Churchill Living has announced a major new long-term partnership with Hourglass (Safer Ageing), the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. The partnership will see the Churchill Foundation donate £200,000 to Hourglass in 2025, along with a commitment to donate a further £200,000 over the next two years. This significant new funding will help strengthen Hourglass’ essential services – including its 24/

Barratt London is launching ten three-bedroom penthouses at its Royal Gateway development in Acton, in the thriving London Borough of Ealing. The new Marquise & Peruzzi Residences will be set on the upper levels of two of the main buildings, which, in keeping with the royal theme, are named after different cuts of precious gemstones. The Marquise building is the tallest of the six red and buff brick buildings, designed by notable architect Allies and Morrisons. At 16 storeys high, it offers panoramic view

To mark International Children’s Cancer Day, five-star award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association L&Q were joined by charity ambassador Livi Deane, a contestant in the latest BBC One Traitors series, to abseil down the side of a new 17-storey building at Kew Bridge Rise, in support  of cancer care charity, Maggie’s, which has a centre in West London. On 14th February 2025, more than 35 people, including people with cancer as well as family and friends supported by Maggie’s,

Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, reacts to the latest landlord possession figures released by the Ministry of Justice, warning that Section 21 claims will surge to their highest levels in 2025. With landlords rushing to regain possession before the ban takes effect, court delays spiralling, and local authorities under immense pressure, the rental sector is facing a crisis. "The latest possession figures from the Ministry of Justice confirm what I’ve been warning about for years. With the Renter

The FirstPort Group,  the UK’s leading provider of residential property management services, has appointed Andy Yarker as HR Director to lead the people strategy for its 3,000 colleagues based across the UK. Andy is responsible for providing strategic oversight across all HR activities, including recruitment,  training, wellbeing, equality and diversity and internal communications. The aim being to deliver an effective and supportive experience for employees at every stage of their career and deliver the

Glide Property Management celebrates its commitment to developing talent through apprenticeships for National Apprenticeship Week. With a track record of transforming apprentices into industry leaders, Glide highlights the impact of on-the-job learning in property management. Dan Perry, who began his career with Glide as an apprentice in 2021, is now a fully qualified Property Manager and is pursuing his level 4 qualification. Dedicating one day a week to his apprenticeship has been instrumental in his de

We have created an expert team, dedicated to supporting you in meeting your requirements under the Building Safety Act 2022. We hear from our clients about the challenges of managing a building; trying to keep up with constant changes in legislation, handling a busy day-to-day role, and ensuring resident satisfaction. We recognise that the new requirements have added another dimension to an already challenging position, and we want to help. Our response to the updated requirements has been to create a kno

We are thrilled to announce another fantastic achievement for Sanj Solanki. Since joining Trust Property Management in the summer of 2024, Sanj has been a tremendous asset to our company. He has elevated our social media profile (on all platforms), generated leads through his extensive industry contacts, and continues to manage some of our most high-profile developments. Sanj has consistently gone from strength to strength, and we are delighted to promote him from Associate Director to Director. He has ta

Leading managing agent Rendall & Rittner has promoted Marc Gomes to Senior Operations Manager as its community engagement programme continues to flourish. Marc has been instrumental in establishing the company’s community engagement plan, which is a cornerstone of its commitment to creating vibrant, connected residential communities. Marc joined Rendall & Rittner ten years ago, but since taking up the dedicated role of Community Engagement Manager in 2018, he has championed initiatives that have transform

A new study by PriceHubble, Europe’s leader in property data solutions for finance and real estate, reveals the ongoing effects of the cladding crisis on the UK housing market, with notable declines in property values and transaction volumes for affected buildings in the areas examined.  The tragic Grenfell Tower fire exposed systemic issues with cladding on buildings, leaving many properties with unresolved safety concerns. These issues continue to affect thousands of buildings across the UK, leading to

FirstPort, one of the UK’s largest residential property management companies, has had its membership with The Property Institute (TPI) temporarily suspended for three months following an independent adjudication process. In a statement, TPI confirmed the suspension, citing a breach of membership rules: "Following independent adjudication, FirstPort Property Services Limited (FirstPort) has been suspended from TPI Company membership due to a breach of membership rules." Background and Leaseholder Concerns

After a decade within the Recruitment Leasehold sector, Craig Higgs has been promoted to Associate Director at PMR. Craig has worked supporting managing agents across London, his expertise in providing both temporary and permanent on-site staff has made him an invaluable asset to the company and its clients. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a trusted partner, known for his commitment to delivering high-quality staffing solutions. Craig has developed an understanding of the intricacies of block