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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

#TeamJPC are immensely proud to welcome two new lawyers to our expanding Family and Real Estate Teams.  KOMAL NAIK, Solicitor, Dispute Resolution – Family Team Komal is an Assistant Solicitor within the Dispute Resolution Team specialising in Family Law and brings with her the ability to make clients feel empowered during what is often an extremely stressful and emotional time.  Komal is a collaborative and empathetic lawyer always willing to go above and beyond to ensure her clients receive the best advi

Delegates who attended the Oxford Weekender, organised by Property Management Legal Services (PMLS), hailed the successful event as ‘inspiring, informative and fun’ afterwards. More than 100 people packed into St Hugh’s College, Oxford, to hear from over 27 experts in 40 different sessions during the weekend. Award-winning solicitor Cassandra Zanelli, the founder of boutique law firm PMLS, said: “I’d like to give a massive thank you to everyone who participated in the Oxford Weekender. “This theme t

Not-for-profit housing association Peabody has appointed Higgins Partnerships to build 189 affordable, low-energy homes at Deptford Landings, southeast London.  The project will not only tackle the urgent demand for affordable homes in London but will also be Peabody’s first venture into providing homes that achieve Passive House certification.  The Passive House concept is widely accepted by the construction industry as the standard to aim for when reducing a building's running costs and the amount of en

Watling Real Estate has sold a prime residential investment opportunity in Redhill, Surrey, for £7.25 million. Resi Portfolio Ltd has bought Furness House, a former self-contained office building, which was converted in 2020 into 71 apartments. Watling Real Estate and Csquared were instructed by joint administrators Georgina Eason and James Snowdon of MHA to invite offers for the freehold investment interest. The building, which was previously owned by Furness House Developments Ltd, totals 26,636 sq ft.