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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.

Leading property management agent Rendall & Rittner has strengthened its new client service offering, appointing Amaly Hind as New Business and Mobilisation Manager, expanding its team and capacity. With 15 years of experience working in property management, Amaly will support Rendall & Rittner as it continues to expand its growing portfolio. Having started her career at Rendall & Rittner in 2009, Amaly helped establish Rendall & Rittner’s North division, before expanding her knowledge at other firms acro

Birkett Long is delighted to announce that solicitor Jennifer Tully has joined its Commercial Property team as a Senior Associate. Jennifer specialises in land acquisition and disposals for housebuilders, landowners, and land promoters, with a particular focus on strategic land work (such as conditional contracts, options, promotion agreements, collaboration agreements and complex overage arrangements). Jennifer sets herself apart with her dedicated approach to work. She goes above and beyond to del

“The Association for Rental Living (ARL), the representative body for rental living sector in the UK including build to rent (BTR), welcomes the report stage and third reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill.  “Whilst the ARL supports the intentions of the Bill in making the rental sector fairer for all and welcomes many of the tabled amendments, it is notable that from a tenant’s rights perspective, the professionally managed BTR sector largely already accommodates the Bill’s proposals, including fairness,

Property management company ELM Group has saved residents at one of its Surrey properties a projected 77 per cent a year, protecting its private swimming pool against rising running costs. The swimming pool, much-loved by residents at the Esher-based retirement estate, has seen running costs rise significantly during the cost-of-living crisis and associated high energy prices. In a partnership with a local swim school GoggleSquad, the company’s private gated estate is opening its doors to facilitate the o