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While the original 1935 order of the Monopoly board was loosely based on property values at the time, new research has revealed what the board could look like with modern 2024 property values. The research by gaming experts at 1337.Games analysed the average home value in each area on the classic Monopoly board using property data from Bricks&Logic, ranking each Monopoly street’s value from highest to lowest to see what the board's order would look like nowadays. It was found that Mayfair remains the most

Law firm, SE-Solicitors has announced the expansion of their Debt Recovery practice following the acquisition of a specialist Residential Property Recovery business from Allsquare Law. The acquisition brings over a strong, highly experienced team led by Andy Goater, with over 25 years’ experience, Andy has significant expertise in ground rent and service charge recoveries, advising both property managing agents and freeholders nationally with discretion and professionalism to help them achieve successful

Blacks Solicitors has advised Heywood Homes on the acquisition and development of a site in Holmfirth, which will boast 35 “Low Carbon” homes with a gross development value of almost £13 million.  The development of the site is being facilitated and supported by the £5 million of finance from Homes England with Blacks providing advice to Heywood Homes on this funding.  The collection of 35 new homes is nestled in the Holme Valley, close to Holmfirth and will be known as Bluebell Meadows in reference to th

Today was yet another big day in the world of planning - it has brought not just a written ministerial statement providing more details on Labour's planning reform agenda - which can be found here - but also a much-anticipated consultation on the revised NPPF. Let’s dig into the detail… Building the homes we need: The Written Ministerial Statement  There is a LOT in the written ministerial statement - so what is set out below are very edited highlights only - and those are limited to changes that are not

The ARL welcomes today's announcement of plans for a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, particularly applauding that the Government will be doing more to support mixed tenure sites including build to rent – a sector that has the potential to deliver around 2 million additional homes across the UK.  As the body representing the BTR sector, the ARL acknowledges that this is a positive announcement, but nee

Brady Solicitors are pleased to announce the arrival of Emma Wilson as the new Chief Commercial Officer and Jonathan Whittle as the new Technical Head of Arrears. Both Emma and Jonathan bring with them a wealth of experience within the property and legal industries respectively, with Emma having over 20 years’ experience within the property and consultancy sectors and Jonathan over 20 years in civil litigation. Having held the roles of CEO, Managing Director and consultancy head previously, Emma has helpe

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) is pleased to announce the advancement of Hazel Marriott to the role of Director – Finance Integrations. In this position, Hazel will lead the finance integration team and oversee the onboarding of newly acquired entities, enhancing our strategy for acquisition growth. Hazel Marriott has been an integral part of LRG for over seven years, demonstrating her dedication and versatility through various roles within the finance team Among her notable achievements, Hazel successfully l

Leaseholders’ roof inspection bills are set to be slashed by 85 percent, thanks to advanced drone technology launched this week by block and estate managers LRPM. The firm is working with drone technology company Birds Eye View Aerial Surveys to carry out aerial inspections, cutting costs from £2,000 down to £300. For commercial and residential buildings, it is generally recommended that roof surveys are carried out every 2 to 4 years depending on the age and condition of the building. This usually requir

Essex law firm Birkett Long LLP has launched its redesigned website, aiming to deliver an enhanced user experience and bolster online engagement. Birkett Long’s website has evolved significantly since its initial concept. The current structure, introduced in May 2016, has been continually refined. Recognising its pivotal role as a primary resource for clients, the law firm is dedicated to strengthening its online presence to ensure enhanced security, reliability, and accessibility. “We’ve embarked on this

Razzle Dazzle Cleaning Services Ltd has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors. It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies. Razzle Dazzle Oven and Cleaning Services Ltd is principally involved in the residential and commercial

Homeowners who have been unwittingly paying secret insurance commissions to the owners of their freeholds are getting a chance to recover some of their money.  Law firm Velitor has secured funding from Balance Legal Capital LLP for leasehold homeowners to bring a no win, no fee claim against wealthy freeholders and insurance brokers for unlawfully charging hidden commissions on building insurance premiums for years. Millions of leaseholders are charged large sums for buildings, terrorism and other insuran

Sarah Garry, CEO of the Property Care Association (PCA) has been appointed to the CITB Nations Council (England). The trade body leader has joined as an Employer Member, working alongside ten other representatives, and alongside the Nations Councils for Wales and Scotland, will provide evidence from the industry to help shape CITB’s strategic plan. Sarah’s appointment comes after she joined the PCA in November 2023, with a remit to draw on her extensive experience in membership associations. Her work with