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MRI Software and EDW Technology announce strategic partnership that offers end-to-end energy management for UK businesses

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software solutions, announces today a strategic partnership with EDW Technology’s TEAM Energy, a leading multidisciplinary energy and sustainability consultancy. The partnership will offer end-to-end energy management for UK businesses, institutions and government organisations to boost savings and support zero carbon initiatives. The agreement sees TEAM Energy replacing its existing solution with MRI Energy invoice validation. The offering, which ensures accur

New CFO appointed at McCarthy Stone

McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, has announced that Jo Bennett has been appointed as its new Chief Financial Officer. Jo was most recently Chief Business Officer at Pizza Express where she was responsible for Finance, Legal, IT, Property, the value creation plan, business transformation and the supply chain. Prior to this, Jo was Group CFO of Hilding Anders Group, a global bed and mattress manufacturer and retailer. Jo possesses a strong financial backgroun

Why are we seeing a rise in non-compliant landlords?

Recently in the media there has been a drastic increase of stories covering landlord and tenant disputes, with damp and mould complaints seemingly being the main target. Dutton Gregory Solicitors have noted a rise in these complaints, as well as many tenants going to quick fix companies created to target specific issues within the lettings sector.  Often seen advertised in some over the top advert, like the ‘have you had an accident at work?’ personal injury lawyer, there is a rise in services specificall

EX Quintain Ops Director Russell Markou joins Una Living at The Ringley Group

Russell Markou  joins The Ringley Group as Head of Living Strategy & Operations and specifically to lead and drive the sustainable growth of our BTR platform, Una Living and Una Consult.   Russell brings unique experience from multiple sectors; from his early career in construction site engineering and management,  hotel operations and for the past eight years as the Operations lead with Quintain Living in Wembley Park.  Russell  implemented his wide ranging skills to support the growth of the Quintain

Folk scoop top accolades at Homeviews Awards 2024

Folk, the co-living brand on a mission to set a new standard for renting, and its Harrow location, The Palm House, has been voted as the best co-living community in the UK and the best place to live in North London.  At the Homeviews Resident Choice Awards 2024, hosted in February, the Palm House by Folk was recognised as the best place to live in North London while also being voted the top co-living community in all of the UK with residents referring to the property as “A beautiful place to live”, “perfe

UK Government investment hits £1.3bn for rural broadband

The UK Government has announced the latest tranche of funding for the broadband rollout, which comes as part of the flagship £5 billion Project Gigabit programme. Reacting to the news, Kevin Monaghan, Chief Commercial Officer of Complete Technology Group, has commented on why the investment will be misplaced if more attention is not paid to the startling lack of awareness and education for consumers about Full Fibre and what it means.  Kevin Monaghan, Chief Commercial Officer of Complete Technology Group,

Sadness as Ringley Group’s Longest Serving Team Member Passes Away

Some very sad news from leading managing agents, Ringley, where their longest serving team member, Sarah Cheung, lost her fight against three cancers over the weekend.  Despite being at work as recently as last week, and insisting not to take time off except for hospital treatment, this came as a shock and has upset staff and clients alike.  Mary-Anne Bowring, Ringley’s founder, said that “Sarah viewed Ringley as her family, and we know that so many of our staff had a part to play in the fulfilment and h

ABRI OPENS GATES TO AFFORDABLE HOMES IN BERKSHIRE HISTORIC ESTATE

With average house prices reaching over £900,000 in the area, Abri Homes’ is bringing much needed affordable homes to Berkshire with the launch of 42 high-quality Shared Ownership apartments. Starting from £106,250 for a 25% share, the one - and two- bedroom apartments at Sunningdale Park are ideally located between Sunningdale and Ascot and set within 47 acres of historic Grade II listed parkland dating back to the nineteenth century. A former country estate, residents of Sunningdale Park will benefit fr

Trail Group CEO Warren Wright has become an Ambassador for World Child Cancer

We are delighted to announce that our CEO Warren Wright has become an Ambassador for World Child Cancer – a charity which Trail Group is also very pleased to support. Since it was established, this network has raised over £1m through events and sponsored challenges, to raise awareness and crucial funds for children facing cancer in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. The charity’s mission is to create a world where every child with cancer has equal access to treatment and care, regardless of wh

Introducing Peach Property Consultancy

With a career spanning 18 years in the property management industry, Emma Peach MTPI AssocRICS proudly unveils Peach Property Consultancy (PPC), a dynamic venture aimed at supporting ethical property management practices. Leveraging her extensive background managing staff, working with clients and ensuring properties are managed to a high standard, Emma embarks on a mission to extend her expertise to a broader spectrum of clients and industry stakeholders. PPC specialises in catering to a diverse clientel

Leasehold experts to offer advice on understanding the Right to Manage during free webinar

Law firm Bishop & Sewell’s next webinar will provide leaseholders with information and advice about the ‘Right to Manage’, a statutory process which gives leaseholders a collective right to take over the management of their building and take back control of costs and expenditure.  Delivered by Partners Mark Chick and Chris Macartney from the firm’s renowned Landlord and Tenant team, and supported by guest expert Mark Loveday, Barrister, Tanfield Chambers, the free online webinar ‘Leasehold Question Time

Rendall & Rittner appoints new Technical Services Manager

Leading property management agent Rendall & Rittner has recently appointed Greg Scrivens as its new Technical Services Manager. Greg’s role will see him provide technical expertise on a range of issues, including technical consultancy and new business mobilisation across Rendall & Rittner’s extensive portfolio. Having worked in various engineering management roles for a multi-national grains, oils and food company, Greg first entered the property management sector in 2013 keen to pursue a new challenge. W

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