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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

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

Leading UK planning and development consultancy Lichfields has appointed Jonathan Wallace as its new Chair, taking over the reins from Justin Gartland. Having completed 10 years as Chair, Gartland will continue in his fee earning role in the Leeds office, having presided over significant expansion of the company, including opening four new offices, during his tenure. Jonathan Wallace, a Senior Director and board member, has previously led the company’s Newcastle office and brings 30 years of planning expe

Principle Estate Management has won one of UK’s most enviable property contracts to help look after more than 4,000 homes on the prestigious Calthorpe Estate in Birmingham. The new contract will increase Principle’s portfolio by more than 30% to over 16,000 units and will see the company take on three extra staff. Principle has formed a self-contained unit headed by one of its existing associate directors within the business to manage the contract. Family owned since 1717, the Calthorpe Estate covers a 64

Connectus Recruitment is proud to announce the appointment of Emma Peach, of Peach Property Consultancy, as their esteemed Brand Ambassador. This strategic move reflects Connectus’ commitment to collaborating with key industry professionals and fostering growth, innovation, and excellence in its operations. With an impressive track record and a strong presence in the Block Management community, Emma will play a pivotal role in representing the values, vision, and ethos of Connectus. Her expertise will fur

Issue 130 of News on the Block has now been published and is available for subscribers to read online. This issue of News on the Block includes our special Unsung Heroes feature in association with Jackson Sims Recruitment. Some of the articles in this issue include:  ALEP steps in to assist Supreme Court appeal Property managers have one of the most stressful jobs  Light thrown on fluorescent lamp ban rules Why you should bank on a ring-fenced account Prop tech’s pivotal role Making building safet

A landmark independent living scheme in Tilehurst is celebrating its 12th birthday, and around 50 people came together to celebrate the special occasion.   Oak Tree House opened in early 2012 and provides people aged 55 and over with a secure, comfortable, and sociable place to live. Residents can receive extra care as and when they need it, which helps them lead healthy, fulfilled lifestyles for longer while maintaining their independence.  The scheme’s anniversary event was an opportunity to reflect on

Specialist property lender, ASK Partners (ASK), today announces that more than £45 million invested in commercial and residential real estate debt has been exchanged via its secondary market platform. The company has developed its own unique digital private wealth platform which has created the choice and liquidity traditionally not available to investors in this asset class. The platform, which is open to certified high-net-worth investors, is currently used by an exclusive network of individuals and fam

Spike is delighted to announce it has been awarded TPI partner status and will work closely with the Institute and its members to tackle the major challenges the property management sector is facing. TPI (formerly ARMA, IRPM) is the leading professional body for residential property management in England and Wales. With over 335 managing agent members collectively managing 55,000 blocks, 1.5 million homes, and over £1bn in client funds each year, TPI is renowned for promoting best practices, providing inv

Intelligent home technology provider, Wondrwall, has launched Energy Service Contracts (ESC), a funded model enabling all new build homes to be net zero energy from build, without incremental costs to the housebuilder or homeowner. In an industry-first, Wondrwall ESC provides housebuilders access to thousands of pounds worth of renewable technology at no additional cost, keeping build costs down in an environment where skills shortages, material prices, and land values are all increasing development costs

Less than 6 months after relocating to the creative buzz of the Custard Factory, Chartered surveying firm Space Building Surveyors are creating a buzz of their own with their first official team hire.  The bold, straight-talking firm run by Toby Bowser and Stephen Seeney, have welcomed Kerrie Bisla to the team as part of ambitious growth plans and their mission to be the go-to niche building surveying practice in the West Midlands.   Kerrie, who has taken on the role of Building Surveyor and is determined

On Wednesday 27th March, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords and industry expert, Linz Darlington, MD of lease extension specialists, Homehold, has shared his thoughts and asks ‘what promise will be broken next?’ Highlights of his comment include: “As Lord Kennedy pointed out, no clarity has been provided on when changes to lease extensions would come into effect. This means the Bill could be passed, but leaseholders could potentially have to wait for years