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The Association for Rental Living (ARL) has opened nominations for the ARL People Awards 2024. Recognised as the pinnacle of Build to Rent (BTR) sector achievement, the awards honour individuals who are leading the way in making significant contributions to the sector, as well as delivering outstanding customer experiences. The ARL People Awards will focus on three categories in 2024: Lifetime Achievement/Recognition Rising Star Industry Shaper Winners will be announced at the ARL Annual Conference i

The 2024 ACE Awards winners were unveiled at a spectacular event held at Old Billingsgate in London on Friday, 21st June.  Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames, this year’s theme transported attendees back to the roaring 1920s, featuring an evening of live music, exquisite dining, and thrilling entertainment, creating an unforgettable experience. With over 700 property professionals in attendance—a testament to its growing prominence, the evening also garnered a record-breaking number of

FEMALE-run block management company LRPM has achieved a 30% growth in its client base in London in the last year, through word-of-mouth referrals­­­. The firm, that has a firm commitment not to take kickbacks from service providers, has seen particularly strong growth in London with residential blocks in Canary Wharf, Earls Court, Hackney, Mayfair, Twickenham, and Wandsworth. As part of its expansion, Lucie Thomas has been promoted to the position of Associate. In her new role, Lucie will oversee critical

Renting a property can be a long, difficult, and often confusing process. What do I ask? What do all these confusing terms mean? And how can I ensure that I’m getting the best terms?  According to the experts at Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, that’s why it’s so important to arm yourself with a practical plan of action from the start.  One of the best ways to do this is to compile a list of ‘must-ask’ questions going in. This will help you gather all the information

The UK Government has announced that the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (Ozev) funding for electric vehicle (EV) chargers will end the 31st of March 2025. This funding has been instrumental in promoting the installation of EV charge points across residential and commercial properties, playing a critical role in the nation's transition to a greener, more sustainable future. Urgent Call to Action: Apply Now With the funding set to expire, property owners and managers must act swiftly to take advantage of

Julian Davies, Founder and CEO of Earl Kendrick Group, is excited to announce his involvement in a groundbreaking new venture, The Property People. This innovative company offers strategic consultancy and a comprehensive range of services for landlords, developers, and managing agents. The venture is further strengthened by the inclusion of the highly esteemed Sandeep Singh FTPI AssocRICS. The Property People’s Mission Statement: "To provide unparalleled property consultancy services and placemaking solut

In the last year, L&Q’s ten major works investment programme partners have carried out work to 1,595 kitchens, 1,543 bathrooms, 1,519 windows and 175 roofs. L&Q, who house 250,000 residents in 105,000 homes have also worked with its partners to deliver more than £23m of social value in the neighbourhoods it serves. This has included 860 weeks of work delivered through apprenticeships, the revamping of community spaces, the running of classes for residents, and lots more.  In 2023 L&Q partnered with ten

QUESTION  When a leaseholder extends their lease, do they have to pay the landlord’s legal costs? ANSWER If you would just like the quick answer, yes – most of the time! As with anything like this, there can sometimes be more to it. By way of background, the starting point is leaseholders tend to have two options when they extend their lease. First, they can serve a notice claiming a lease extension, if the lease and the leaseholder are eligible. Second, they can approach their landlord, with a view to

A significant £10 million investment opportunity in south west London is being sold by Watling Real Estate. The newly built development of 20 self-contained apartments at 1-9 Sandycombe Road in the affluent suburb of Richmond is being offered freehold by Matthew Southall and Jamie Lamond in Watling Real Estate’s London office. Matthew Southall said: “This is  a completed development of apartments finished to a very high specification and we are anticipating strong interest due to the location and opportun

A mini parade of shops with an apartment above in north Birmingham producing rents of nearly £30,000 a year is on the market for offers based on £345,000. Top Midlands property agency Bond Wolfe is marketing the mixed-use property investment opportunity at 263, 265, 273A and Flat 285 on Beeches Road  in Perry Beeches, Great Barr. The current tenants include a beauty business in a 630 sq ft unit, a barber shop in a 442 sq ft unit, and a hot food takeaway in a 550 sq ft unit, with the three-bedroomed apartm

Cardinus Risk Management, a leading provider of property risk management software and services, announces a low-cost, alternative route to a compliant Fire Risk Appraisal of the External Walls (FRAEW) for low-rise buildings. The service has been introduced in response to the new requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation requires that where a building contains two or more sets of domestic premises, the external walls, including cladding and balconies, are assessed to

Mojo Mortgages, a leading online mortgage broker, has conducted an in-depth analysis of their internal data to reveal how the average age of a first-time buyer can differ around the UK, as well as their deposit size.  They've also delved into this data further to predict when today's first-time buyers are expected to be mortgage-free.  Key statistics: The national average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is 33 years, 8 months. Wales is home to the youngest average age for first-time