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Celebrating the release of their new app for their customer portal, Faraday Connect, leading property management and surveying agents, Faraday are proud to continually evolve and improve their customers’ experience.  As the first of many developments and with over 4,000 app downloads, the launch of the Faraday Connect app marks a milestone for Faraday in transforming the way leaseholders and property owners engage and communicate with their property managers and surveyors. With enhanced access to the port

A national planning and development consultancy has called for the Labour government’s review of national planning policy guidance to provide clarity to local planning authorities (LPAs) on how they can develop tailored local policies to support investment and growth at developed sites within the Green Belt. Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent announcement regarding Green Belt development, Lichfields highlights the potential economic and social benefits of planning reform. In new research published

Folk Co-Living, award winning communal living property brand, is offering renters a month's free rent when signing a 12 month lease.  Available until end of July, the offer spans across two Folk Co-Living properties (Earlsfield and Harrow) and allows renters to sign a 12-month lease with the promise of a month's free rent on top of all the incredible benefits Folk has to offer.  With the offer available at Sunday Mills (Earlsfield) and The Palm House (Harrow), renters can choose between two award winning

A £6m landmark scheme to transform former offices into luxury apartments on Manchester city centre’s iconic King Street has been completed. RECOM Solutions was the principal contractor for the project at 58-66 King Street, working on behalf of asset manager DTZ Investors. The 24,000sq ft Grade II listed building, now known as Kingsgate House, has been converted into 24 one and two-bedroomed flats across four floors, with the inclusion of ground floor and basement ancillary areas. It is the first residenti

Specialist property lender, ASK Partners (ASK), today announces that it has provided a loan to the joint venture between residential property development company, HUB Residential (HUB), and global investment firm, H.I.G. Capital (H.I.G.) The facility supported the acquisition of a freehold site comprising three interconnected office buildings close to London’s Old Street roundabout. The JV will seek planning permission to demolish the existing commercial buildings and provide a residential led development

Propertymark is keen for the UK Government to clarify how it plans to abolish Section 21 no-fault evictions and what new legal mechanism will be deployed to prevent the court system in England and Wales from being overwhelmed.   Prior to the King’s Speech today, Wednesday 17 July, it was reported Labour intends to legislate an enhanced version of the previously known Renters’ Reform Bill, which the Conservatives ran out of time to implement before former prime minister Rishi Sunak called a general electio

“The Chancellor’s first speech in office stated that planning and development was at the heart of this Government’s Growth Agenda. Today’s Kings Speech confirmed that position. Planning reform was placed very high on the agenda. In fact, it was second, immediately after a section on the importance of economic growth. Despite the high-profile position of planning reform in the speech, it was relatively light on planning related legislation. However, if speed is the goal, then it makes sense to avoid too mu

Andrew Bulmer, Chief Executive of The Property Institute, said: “Many of the announced reforms were anticipated, including forthcoming bills on energy and transport, and a renters’ rights bill incorporating the abolition of Section 21. These were widely trailed in advance. “It was less certain whether the Government would prioritise leasehold and commonhold reform amid an already crowded agenda, but it is encouraging to see the proposals for this particular bill. This new legislation will go further, intr

Harness the Power of Electrical Battery Storage Imagine a world where you can control your energy use more effectively, save money on electricity bills, and have peace of mind during power outages.  Electrical energy storage batteries are making this a reality. These versatile systems can be integrated into your existing electrical setup in two exciting ways: What is an Electrical Energy Storage System? “Also referred to as an Electrical Storage Battery/Solar Battery” An electrical energy storage system (

Development features mix of one and two bedroom apartments Apartments provide aspirational and affordable modular penthouse living Airspace project built offsite using MMC Castlemere Developments has completed its first major airspace project – delivering an 11 unit scheme in Tunbridge Wells. The Windsor-based company, which has primarily focused on ground-up developments and property refurbishments, has expanded into the airspace development sector and has a range of projects in the pipeline having co

A £12m regeneration scheme underway by modular construction specialists Stelling Properties to restore and revive a historic site in the centre of Southampton, has reached a major construction milestone. The installation phase for all 121 studio apartments, which were manufactured and fully fitted out offsite, has now been completed on site with the cranage of the final modules. 31 High Street is a landmark project which is bringing a fire damaged building back to life after it remained derelict for more

Principle Estate Management has announced the completion of major works at a highly prestigious London development administered by the firm’s London office. York Terrace West and Nottingham Terrace is widely regarded as one of the finest addresses in Regent’s Park. Principle’s most recent project on behalf of residents was the construction of a new, enlarged Porters’ Lodge in the centre of the estate. The works were overseen by Principle consultant Bob Myhill who has been involved in the management of the