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Rental stock availability in England rises by 19.7%

The latest rental stock analysis from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management solutions, reveals that tenants in England are benefitting from a 19.7% increase in stock over the 12 months leading up to Q3 2025. In some areas of the country, annual stock growth easily exceeded 50%. 

Government proposed changes to conveyancing and the enactment of the LAFRA

The government has launched a consultation on changes to the home-buying process.  This includes enacting part of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) on the provision of information for leaseholders and homeowners on private or mixed tenure estates, to protect sellers from unreasonable fees when requesting this information.

Autumn Jobs for Managing Agents: Sweeping Up Summer and Getting Ahead of Winter

Autumn is the season of golden leaves, pumpkin lattes, and, if you’re a managing agent, a long to-do list. While residents are busy swapping sandals for scarves, estate managers should be quietly preparing for the colder months ahead.

Barratt London wins International Green Apple Award for Wembley Park Gardens Development

Barratt London, in partnership with Reconomy UK Ltd, have been recognised for environmental excellence, winning an International Green Apple Environment Award, for their joint sustainable efforts at for Wembley Park Gardens. The award is a prestigious global accolade, celebrating organisations that demonstrate leadership in sustainability and environmental best practises. 

Eight apartment investment in Gloucester in Bond Wolfe’s October auction

A substantial four storey Grade II listed investment property in Gloucester is up for sale in Bond Wolfe’s October auction with a guide price of £565,000. 

Insurance Under the Spotlight at Proper Talk 7

On 1 October 2025, more than 100 property professionals filled The Insurance Hall in the City of London for the seventh instalment of Proper Talk – the CPD and networking series co-founded by Bridge Insurance’s FlatGuard brand, Earl Kendrick and JC Property Consultancy. 

FirstPort joins the Great British Beach Clean to protect UK coastlines

Property management company FirstPort recently rallied colleagues and residents from across the country to take part in the Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean. 

Housing Target to be Met by Half

Labour has staked much of its economic strategy on housing. The government’s promise to deliver 1.5 million homes by 2029 is intended to improve affordability, boost construction productivity and stimulate growth. But analysis from planning consultancy Lanpro based on government figures shows that despite a flurry of policy announcements, delivery is 10 per cent down on the ten-year average, and well below the 300,000 per year widely accepted as the minimum needed to reach Labour’s pledge. At current rates, only half of that figure is set to be met.

Record breaking year sees Turnkey Contractors reach new heights

London based, luxury construction and development specialist, Turnkey Contractors, has reported a record-breaking financial year after achieving more than a 75% year on year profit growth. 

Issue 139 Online Now

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In this issue, we shine a spotlight on the Build to Rent (BTR) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) – a rapidly evolving area within the residential property management and leasehold landscape. As demand for professionally managed, high-quality rental housing continues to grow, the BTR and PRS markets are becoming central to the future of urban living.

Future Group is delighted to celebrate Maddie Carr’s 5th Anniversary.

Maddie first joined Future Group part-time while studying, supporting the social media team before moving into our lighting division, where she built strong technical and operational expertise.

No Energy Bills?! First Zero Bills homes for sale in Wales

The first four energy bill-free homes for sale in Wales are now on the market.  Delivered by Octopus Energy and Wates Residential, these homes will have no home energy bills for 10 years guaranteed thanks to Octopus Energy’s world-first smart tariff, Zero Bills. 

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