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The iconic tower block immortalized as Nelson Mandela House in the beloved British sitcom "Only Fools and Horses" is slated for demolition, making way for a new chapter in London's urban landscape. Harlech Tower, known for its role in the TV series as the residence of Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, is set to be razed and replaced with state-of-the-art £850 million luxury apartments by 2027. Despite its portrayal as a Peckham-based home, the tower block, situated north of the Thames in Ealing, served as the e

The latest research by property development appraisal software, APRAO, has revealed that since Sadiq Khan became the Mayor of London, the capital has seen the second largest number of new homes delivered of all English regions. However, when compared to the same time period prior to his election, London has seen by far the smallest increase in new housing stock reaching the market, as well as the lowest rate of house price growth.  APRAO analysed the delivery of new homes in London since 2016/17 when Sadi

Spring and summer in the UK present a wonderful opportunity to make your home more energy-efficient while preparing for colder months. These warmer seasons provide an ideal time to inspect, maintain, and upgrade your home’s energy systems. Finance expert, Gary Hemming from ABC Finance tells us how we can save hundreds of pounds over the summer: Spring and Summer Energy-Saving Tips: Boiler Efficiency  Turn Down the Thermostat: With warmer weather, you can reduce the temperature of your boiler or even switc

Complete Technology Group (CTG) has completed Stage 2 of the Building a Safer Future (BSF) Champion Assessment, becoming the first company in the telecoms sector to do so.  BSF is a non-profit organisation committed to raising standards in building safety and supporting culture change in the built environment. Its Champion status is granted to organisations that can successfully demonstrate their leadership, culture and processes have building safety and risk reduction embedded within them.  Completing th

A portfolio of seven flats in one of Nottingham’s most iconic apartment buildings is set to attract by-to-let investors when it goes under the hammer at Bond Wolfe’s next auction. The seven residences are in the Hicking Building on Queens Road and will have a guide price* of £700,000+ in Bond Wolfe’s livestreamed auction on Thursday 16 May. Hicking Building was constructed in 1873 as part of a large complex of lace warehouses, and the historic property was redeveloped as more than 320 apartments in 2005.

As part of their ongoing commitment to giving back to the community, leading property recruitment firm deverellsmith and sister company Hintel is thrilled to announce the kickoff of their highly anticipated charity football match, "Kick-Off for Kindness," to be held at the prestigious Fulham Football Club. The event, scheduled for Thursday 23rd May, will see teams comprised of industry professionals, clients, and partners come together for a friendly yet competitive game, all in the spirit of supporting a

In this article, Trail Group’s CEO Warren Wright looks at some of the issues around PFI handbacks and how we can help public sector organisations prepare and future proof the building assets they will be inheriting. There are still over 500 operational PFI schemes in the UK across different sectors – including schools, hospitals and other public buildings and many of these are due to be handed back to the public sector over the coming years. PFI contract handovers will peak at around 50 projects per yea

Connectus Recruitment is proud to announce significant growth and expansion with the addition of two new team members and a move into larger office space. As the company continues to expand, the new recruits bring fresh perspectives and energy to the table. Bella Le Neve Foster and Suzy Morris have joined as Assistant Recruitment Consultants and will be working under the mentorship of Stella Stratton and Zoe Southwell. Bella and Suzy will play a key role in driving excellence and ensuring candidates and c

The building safety team at Inside the Box share some thoughts below in relation to the Building Safety Act 2022 and specifically the potential consequences for directors of landlord companies of not complying with the legislation.  The Building Safety Act (‘Act’) was introduced, following the Grenfell Tragedy; with the intention of reducing the potential for fire and structural failure in residential buildings and ensuring that if they do occur, occupiers will be safer. Landlords (whether corporate entit

As landlords across England brace themselves for the implementation of the Renters (Reform) Bill, Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has unveiled findings from a recent landlord survey, highlighting significant concerns among landlords about pets in rented properties. According to Statista 57% of UK households had a pet in 2023. However, it introduces a host of challenges for property maintenance, tenant relationships, and building management. The Renters (Reform) Bill proposes comprehensive changes, including th

DMG Delta are delighted to announce they are headline sponsors at The Property Institute’s (TPI) Annual Seminar, one of the industry’s leading events of the year. The Property Institute has been established since 2002 and provides the property sector with professional development, a calendar of events and a resource hub along with many other benefits. The annual seminar provides an opportunity for property managers to absorb valuable industry updates, take part in networking opportunities and also speak w

In the fast-paced world of property management, where demands are high and time is always of the essence, maintaining the health and well-being of employees might seem like a secondary concern.  However, with ever-increasing workloads and expectations placed on property managers, as well as the mounting pressure from external national sources, it is not surprising that one in four property managers are now considering leaving the industry according to the latest research. What’s more, property management