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ERMAs 2024 - Winners Announced!

The winners of the Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards 2024 were revealed during our ceremony on July 11, 2024, at The Leonardo Royal Hotel St. Paul's. The event was attended by 230 industry professionals, who came together to celebrate a year of hard work and remarkable achievements. We offer our sincere congratulations to all the winners and highly commended and of course, our finalists, and extend our gratitude to our judges for their dedication and commitment. We also want to thank our award spon

ROSSI HOUSE: NEW MILL HILL HOMES NAMED AFTER RENOWNED SCIENTIST

The newest and final phase of homes has launched at developer Barratt London’s Ridgeway Views site (formerly home to the National Institute of Medical Research) in Mill Hill. Rossi House, named after renowned scientist Rosemary de Rossi (pictured above), will bring a further 18 apartments to the development, 11 of which will be launched to the private sales market.     Ridgeway Views is set across 47 acres and located within the Mill Hill conservation area, with views across Totteridge Valley. Surrounded

Simple Life and Vistry Group set new standard in Single Family BTR housing with gas-free heating

Sigma’s Simple Life Homes, the UK’s leading single family build-to-rent provider with over 6,000 properties in the UK and c.3000 underway, has announced its innovative sustainable heating solutions in partnership with Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed tenure homes. The move offers renters an alternative to traditional gas boilers, setting a new standard in the single family BTR industry. The parties have partnered with Gateshead Council at its Freight Village development, to intr

Peak Fire Secures Third Party Certification for Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment

Peak, an independent fire safety consultancy specialising in fire risk management for housing providers, has been awarded third-party certification for Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment in accordance with the esteemed BAFE SP205 competency scheme. The BAFE SP205 scheme serves to provide robust, independent verification of an organisation's competence in delivering superior fire risk assessment services. This prestigious certification reaffirms Peak's unwavering commitment to safety excellence and highlight

BRE publishes 100-day roadmap for new Government, calling for acceleration on the net zero transition

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – the international building science centre – has set out a roadmap for the new Government to deliver transformational change in the built environment during its first 100 days in power. BRE is calling for the new Labour Government to prioritise measures such as unlocking innovation in construction, improving the usability of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), and the creation of a Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector in its first 100 days. The

MRI Software enters agreement to acquire Capita One – a subsidiary of Capita plc

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate solutions and services, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Capita One, a leading provider of software solutions across the UK public sector. Upon close, MRI expects that the acquisition will expand and complement its existing offering and accelerate future technology innovation for local authorities and local education. Founded in 1994, Capita One is a subsidiary of UK-listed Capita plc, a modern outsourcer supporting primarily UK and Eu

LAW FIRM BISHOP & SEWELL LAUNCHES SPECIALIST BUILDING SAFETY GROUP AS DEMAND FOR ADVICE SURGES

With yet more changes to building safety law on the horizon, London law firm Bishop & Sewell has launched a new cross-departmental Building  Safety Group, a multidisciplinary team to help clients navigate complex issues of building safety and fire safety.  The firm has witnessed a considerable increase in enquiries related to building and fire safety since the Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced, with the bulk of enquiries to date originating from landlords and their agents, as well as leaseholders.

What are my rights as a renter?

Housing has emerged as a key talking point during Labour’s first few days in government, with Rachel Reeves yesterday announcing mandatory housing targets. This comes at a fractious time for UK renters, from attempts to ban no fault evictions to soaring costs and poor conditions. That’s why it’s more important than ever, experts say, to avoid falling victim to many of the issues faces by thousands of people annually. In response, industry expert Jonathan Pitt from the UK’s largest listed provider of renta

Labour's 2024 Election Victory: What impact will a labour government have on landlords?

Following Labour's win in the 2024 general election, the UK rental market is set for transformation. With private rentals playing a pivotal role in housing, landlords and tenants alike are preparing for impending changes. Lansdown Insurance Brokers, renowned for its expertise in Landlord Insurance and Darren Bee, Associate Director have outlined the Labour Party's policies under Sir Keir Starmer's leadership and their potential impact on landlords. As Parliament resumes and Labour assumes governance, atte

BARRATT DAVID WILSON HOMES STRIKES AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEAL WITH CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

Barratt David Wilson Homes has just agreed a new affordable homes deal with Canterbury City Council worth £9.45 million. The purchase will enable the delivery of 67 new homes at The Woodlands development in Broad Oak, Canterbury, which will be made available for affordable rents.   The partnership will help deliver Canterbury City Council’s desire to increase its housing stock and help to transform people’s lives. The Woodlands, which is located on Herne Bay Road, three miles outside of Canterbury, is a

Beresfords presents expert insight on the post-election property market under Labour’s commitment to ‘Get Britain Building Again’

With the Labour Government winning the UK election with a landslide majority, Property Group, Beresfords, believe that the landscape of the UK property market is set to remain robust and move forward positively into the second half of the year, as the party supports a ‘One Nation’ housing policy. As an award-winning Estate Agency buying and selling more property in Essex than any other independent estate agent, Beresfords are reassuring both vendors and buyers to remain confident in the UK property market

Amelia Mardle (ATPI) joins Project Ark as Customer Success Lead

Project Ark are delighted to announce the appointment of Amelia Mardle (ATPI) as their new Customer Success Lead.   With nearly a decade of experience in Property Management, Amelia was instrumental in the growth of her previous company. Starting as an Apprentice in Administration, Amelia gained extensive knowledge in property management and steadily advanced to Head of Operations for a >13,000 home Block Managing Agent.  “Ark demoed their innovative system to my previous employer 6 months ago, and I was

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