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Recently the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Southwark and councillors from the Old Kent Road ward joined Barratt London to celebrate the Topping Out ceremony of the developer’s site, Bermondsey Heights.  To complete the ceremony and to celebrate the significant milestone, those that attended enjoyed 360-degree views across London and a speech from Managing Director, Stephen Thompson and Project Director, John O’Rawe as well as refreshments to finish off the event.     The main tower at Bermondsey Heights, comp

Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of Daniel Sturman to Partner, Farrah Harvey-Nawaz and Jasmin Patel to Senior Associate, Leah Woodlee to Associate, Milly Bentley and Victoria Fenner to Executive, Chloe Hickford and Natalie Moxey to Legal Support Assistant. Partner Daniel Sturman Daniel is a Partner in our Commercial Real Estate team in Chelmsford and joined the firm in December 2014. Dan qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and specialises in commercial real estate with expertise in sales

If you work in any of the following professions you need to be aware of certain plant species for health and safety reasons and to ensure bio-security whilst working, to avoid risk of invasive plants spreading. Property Management agents Surveyors Ecologists Construction Utilities Leisure and sport facilities management Estate agents Land management Experts warn that without even basic knowledge of harmful and poisonous species - such as how to identify them and knowing their habitat, people can

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards 2024! After a thorough review and deliberation by our independent judging panel, the scores are in, and we have our final shortlist. This peer-reviewed judging process ensures independent quality in our decision-making. You can view the full list of judges and their groups on our event website. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and express our gratitude to our judges, sponsors, and support

Sigma Capital, the UK’s leading build-to-rent (BTR) single family housing provider and a leader in multifamily delivery, is celebrating a landmark period of growth in 2023 into the first half of 2024 – having completed over 8,000 homes in total since launching its single-family rental model, with a further c.4,000 under construction.  Since 2023, Sigma has also acquired a further 31 new developments, bringing over 2,200 new homes to the rental market and addressing the urgent need for housing. 10 new regi

Leading private rented sector expert, Total Property, has launched an innovative new platform for its mydeposits custodial scheme members this week. This follows the brand launch of Total Property, part of the HFIS group, in February, which brought all group property products and services under one roof.  The new platform incorporates features that are inspired by feedback from mydeposits members and designed to overcome pain points that members have raised, saving time, streamlining communication, and in

More than ten residential developments have been added to Principle’s growing property portfolio in a major expansion into the south of England this year. The new contracts won since the start of 2024 include managing Turnberry Quay, a high-rise waterside development of 89 apartments in London’s vibrant Docklands Area. A key part of this instruction will be ensuring the building’s safety and fulfilling all the latest legal obligations related to high-rise developments. The Turnberry Quay job also involves

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on 23 May 2024 to celebrate News on the Block's 21st birthday at Nikki's Bar in London. We had an amazing evening surrounded by friends and peers from across the industry—some who have been with us since the very beginning and others who have recently joined our journey. Marking this remarkable milestone is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the incredible journey we have undertaken, the milestones we've reached, and the vibrant commu

Famous for Europe’s largest carnival dating back to the 1960’s, vibrant bustling markets stretching the length of the Portobello Road, and Instagrammable street art hotspots; Notting Hill has firmly cemented itself as one of London’s most iconic residential neighbourhoods. For those hoping to start a new chapter in this eclectic community, Peabody New Homes’ prestigious multi-award-winning development, The Auria, is already offering glimpses of what is yet to come. With homes for everyone from first time

Comments from Scott Goldstein, Partner at Payne Hicks Beach:   Government's failure to enact the Renters Reform Bill before Parliament was dissolved   'Politically, the Government's failure to end no fault evictions is unlikely to do it any favours with younger voters and the renters community more generally - groups it probably should be looking to woo. Logistically, there are well-founded objections to the proposals as originally drafted, in particular the fact that the court system is presently una

The UK’s housing shortage is never far from the headlines, and is likely to be a hot topic during the general election campaign. The Conservative government has sought to spur a proliferation of new homes by relaxing the planning rules for buildings to be converted. Its expansion of permitted development rights will allow buildings in a variety of commercial uses to be converted into homes without requiring local authority planning permission. This will include empty shops, offices and other disused build

23rd March 2020, the world went into lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold across the globe. Little did we know this would be the start of a seismic shift in behaviours and attitudes towards everyday life; at work, school and home.  Individuals, business owners, healthcare, retail, and many more were forced to pivot strategies overnight; in some instances, accelerating 3-5 year plans in a matter of days and weeks. Here are the key trends we see as shaping the sector. Residential Property The resi