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The Association for Rental Living (ARL) has thanked the Build to Rent (BTR) sector for its support in the huge success of the ARL Annual Build to Rent Conference and Awards 2024. More than 400 delegates gathered in central London on 7th November for the event, which focused on elevating rental living – to government, policy makers, local authorities, consumers and across the wider BTR sector. Diverse discussions encompassed three keynote speeches and six in-depth breakout sessions. Simon Century, Managing

Property group, Beresfords, has announced its recent charitable success in raising £4,890 for SNAP, an Essex-based charity supporting families with children and young people with additional needs or disabilities. The contribution was part of Beresfords' initiative to donate £10 to SNAP, for every property completion across its sales and lettings transactions in the Brentwood Borough, throughout 2024. SNAP, located in Brentwood, provides a lifeline to families across Essex whose children have additional ne

Landlord Action, one of the UK’s leading eviction and housing law specialists, is drawing attention to significant delays in bailiff appointments at County Courts across London. Courts managed by the Stratford Housing Centre are now scheduling bailiff appointments as far out as mid-2025, with delays stemming from a critical shortage of County Court bailiffs, placing additional financial pressure on landlords already facing tenant arrears. The courts with bailiff applications processed by the Stratford Hou

New research has revealed the London boroughs with the biggest share of new-build homes amid a renewed effort to increase housing supply across the capital. Drawing on the latest housebuilding statistics, property experts SBA Property Management have found that East London is leading the way for new-build developments. The research shows that Tower Hamlets has the highest share of new builds in the city, with 7.2% of the borough’s housing constructed in the last five years. The inner London borough is fol

As the winter months roll in and it gets darker earlier, many people begin to struggle with motivation to exercise. In between desk based jobs, long working hours and stressful commutes, staying consistent can be tough, but at Barratt London’s Ridgeway Views development in Mill Hill, buyers will benefit from a state-of-the-art gym on the doorstep of their home.  The launch of the onsite gym will provide a convenient, easy space for residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle, with 24/7 access to cater for b

Damp and mould are persistent issues in social housing and rental properties and pose significant health risks and structural challenges. In this article, Jon Crosby, Managing Director of building safety specialists Trail Group, looks at the issues, best practice strategies for dealing with mould and the regulatory environment.  For housing associations and providers, property managers and private sector landlords, understanding the health risks, prevention strategies, methods of remediation and complianc

According to The Building Societies Association’s latest ‘First-Time Buyers’ report, 2024 is roughly the most expensive time to be a first-time buyer in the past 70 years.1 Fortunately, SO Resi is offering an accessible route to homeownership, offering Shared Ownership at its newly launched SO Resi Wembley Park development on Brook Avenue, Wembley HA9.   Data from Shelter reveals that nearly half of private renters have no savings.2 Shared Ownership allows buyers the opportunity to purchase a percentage s

You’d think that as the CEO of No Letting Go, the UK’s leading provider of inventory and property reporting inspections, and Kaptur, the provider of software for property reporting, with most of my career spent in the lettings industry, I wouldn’t be caught out by such a major issue. I’m writing this article to highlight the pitfalls landlords can face, and to share what I’ve learned from my experience. As a small landlord with a handful of properties in and around South London, which I’ve owned for many

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