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Delivering low carbon heat & solving the energy trilemma for UK housebuilders

As the UK transitions towards net zero, the pressure on housebuilders to deliver homes that are efficient, future-ready, and compliant with evolving regulation has never been greater. 

Home prices in the Gatwick Area could fall by as much as £40,000 following second runway approval

The latest research by Yopa has revealed that the government’s decision to approve a second runway at Gatwick Airport could see house prices in the surrounding area of the “Gatwick Diamond” that are closest to the airport fall by as much as £40,000.

Future voters join Cabinet Secretary for Housing at St Andrew’s House to launch Scotland-wide campaign

The Homes Build Futures public campaign seeks to emphasise the critical need for more housing and bring civic society into a much-needed conversation to move this issue up the political agenda ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament election in the context of:  

Bedbugs and false widow spiders among topics to be discussed at conference

An upcoming conference for environmental health professionals will tackle topics impacting work in pest control.

Innovus Launches New Building Safety and Compliance Service

Innovus, the market leading provider of services and solutions to the property sector, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Building Safety and Compliance offering.

SHW adds to its Property Management team

SHW has further strengthened its Property Management team with four new appointments. 

Lichfields strengthens Thames Valley team with two new planners

National planning and development consultancy Lichfields has welcomed two new planners, Mariam Ahmed and Willow Cockerill, to its Thames Valley office. 

Centrick panel tackles Building Safety Act and resident engagement challenges

Last week, Centrick hosted a high-level panel discussion, bringing together experts from across the property, fire safety and rental living sectors to discuss the future of building safety and resident engagement.

Completed Palmers Green development on market with Watling Real Estate

Watling Real Estate is seeking offers over £4 million for Palmers Mews, a recently completed mixed use development in Trade Close in north London.

Placekeeper Management Appointed as Managing Agent for Great Oak Drive in Altrincham

Placekeeper Management is proud to announce its recent appointment as the new managing agent for Central Park (Altrincham) Management Company, taking over from the previous agent, RMG.

As the government prepares to legislate further on leasehold reform it must look beyond sensationalism and ensure that all parties are heard

Leasehold under pressureLeasehold has rarely been out of the news in recent years, and for good reason. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, rushed through Parliament in the pre-election wash-up, marked a significant – though incomplete – shift in the power balance between freeholders and leaseholders. Now, all eyes are on the next stage: the imminent Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, which could mark an even more fundamental turning point if it fulfils the government’s ambition to make commonh

Pinnacle Group appointed to manage BluePine Living’s affordable housing portfolio

Pinnacle Group has announced that is has been appointed as the housing management partner for BluePine Living, a new affordable housing platform backed by institutional capital and committed to delivering high-quality homes across England. 

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