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The UK’s largest provider of property inventory management reporting services, No Letting Go, and mydeposits, which is powered by Total Property, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This is the first stage in an exciting collaboration which will see the future integration of No Letting Go’s top-tier inventory management services and advanced reporting software, Kaptur, with mydeposits’ expertise in deposit protection and early resolution. During this first phase, the collaboration will provid

In September the Prime Minister announced that landlords will no longer be required to meet the minimum EPC minimum energy rating of C by 2025 (for all new tenancies) and 2028 (for existing tenancies). Despite a consultation starting back in 2020, the proposed legislation hadn’t progressed through Parliament and no doubt many landlords who faced increased costs and a shortage of tradespeople to carry out the necessary work heaved a sigh of relief.  But it is important to realise the respite may only be te

A major programme of improvement works at a luxury apartment block in central London has been successfully completed by Principle Estate Management. Strathray House at 30/31 Marylebone High Street consists of ten two-bedroomed residences in five storeys above a commercial ground floor, each worth at least £1.1 million and bringing in rents averaging around £3,650 a month. The works cost a total of £211,430 and included upgrading the main entrance door, modernising the lift, internal decoration and refurbi

The Property Ombudsman received a record number of enquiries with 57,635 people seeking support with their property and housing related issues in 2023. A 240% rise since 2013 highlights the growing demand for the service and new customer service channels including 24/7 webchat and an online self-service tool. 2024 marks the service’s 35th year of operations. It has grown from its estate agent roots to provide redress for lettings, residential leasehold management and a wide of range of property profession

Peabody and Crest Nicholson have formed a new joint venture to deliver hundreds of much-needed new homes in Brackley, Northamptonshire. The partnership between not-for-profit housing association Peabody and housebuilder Crest Nicholson will provide circa 405 high quality, energy efficient homes off Turweston Road. The 34-acre site will include one- and two- bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses across a range of tenures, including affordable rent, shared ownership and open market hom

Leading accessible homeownership provider SO Resi has recently announced the launch of its SO Resi Sutton development. The development is home to 22 Shared Ownership apartments in the heart of Sutton town centre – an attractive opportunity for prospective homeowners looking to put down roots in the London area.     The apartments available at SO Resi Sutton pair stylish living with ease and each apartment has been designed with modernity in mind. All homes include high-quality Bosch appliances including a

New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid a worsening housing crisis in the capital. London’s brownfield space, defined as previously developed plots of land that are no longer in use, covers a vast expanse of 3,515 hectares – around 25 times the size of Hyde Park. Analysis of local authority data from residential block and facilities management company SBA Property Management has found that the city's brownfield space could acc

The FirstPort Group has embarked on a charity partnership with Tommy Club, a division of Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI), in their mission to support society's most vulnerable military veterans. Founded in the aftermath of World War I, the charity places significant emphasis on providing homes, work, and support for veterans, including emergency accommodation for veterans who are homeless. Its village in Kent offers crucial support for veterans to regain their independence after experiencing challe

What are the latest trends and challenges in property management? MRI Software would love to hear your insights. Two years ago, MRI surveyed nearly 300 respondents from across the property management industry to identify benchmarks around trends, satisfaction levels, the technology outlook and key challenges. Growing tenant and owner expectations were seen as the biggest challenges for property managers, along with workload and mental health. Changing working practices were viewed as the biggest opportuni

Specialist property manager LB Navana is delighted to announce the internal appointment of Nathan D’Alessandri as Director of Corporate Governance and Compliance.  This appointment demonstrates LB Navana’s commitment to best practice governance and seamless operations within a robust framework.  D’Alessandri has been part of the group since October 2020 and is responsible for ensuring legislative compliance, managing health and safety policies and providing regular reporting to the board on matters involv

The Property Institute (TPI), the professional body for the residential property management sector, has announced the appointment of Baroness Hayter as its new Chair. Baroness Hayter replaces TPI’s incumbent Chair, Felix Keen, who is stepping down as interim Chair, a role he has held for the last year. Appointed to the House of Lords in 2010, Baroness Hayter has held senior roles as Shadow Deputy Leader of the Lords, and Shadow Minister for Brexit and for Consumers. She has considerable chairing experienc

Asset and property management service provider CompassRock International welcomes residential property expert Tracey Hartley as Senior Director of Operations. Chartered surveyor Hartley brings a wealth of knowledge from across the sector, including particular expertise on Build to Rent. Following her appointment in mid-May, Hartley is already showing the value of her customer-centric approach. Her focus at CompassRock will be on overseeing the company’s operations as it continues its current period of gro