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In this second article in our series of three we look at what it means for residential leaseholders and their landlords following the Government’s confirmation that it will enact the remaining Law Commission recommendations around enfranchisement rights (leaseholders rights to extend their lease or acquire the freehold to their house or block of flats). The Law Commission’s recommendations are set out in its report “Leasehold Home Ownership: Buying Your Freehold or Extending Your Lease”. The stated intent

In short, property owners have been left in limbo. Not all property owners but specifically leaseholders seeking lease extensions and those who own freehold houses and are compelled to pay an estate charge. Whilst the Freehold and Leasehold Reform Act 2024 gained Royal Ascent on 24th May as part of the Conservatives “wash up”, little of the legislation is active as it requires secondary legislation to bring the various provisions of the act into force. Some limited parts of the act, including provisions r

Building and fire safety specialist, Trail Group, has marked its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this important milestone, Trail’s directors hosted an event in a spectacular location overlooking the Tower of London. Over 100 clients, supply chain partners and members of the Trail Group team attended. Trail Group has expanded over the last two decades and now offers an even wider range of services to building owners, occupiers, landlords and property managers from a single source – including passive and act

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to improving energy efficiency in housing, with the announcement that it will consult on proposals for private and social rented homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C or equivalent by 2030. This step represents a significant move towards creating healthier living conditions and addressing the root causes of fuel poverty in the UK. For years, CIEH has championed the need for urgent action

An established London office building with residential development opportunities and a larger mixed-use proposal awaiting permission is being marketed for sale by Watling Real Estate. Symal House at 423 Edgware Road, in the Burnt Oak area of Brent, was built in 1955 by renowned architect Walter Segal for Tretol, a manufacturer of construction products, and extends to 21,548 sq ft across four floors, although it is now vacant and partly dismantled. Renewed permitted development for the 0.55-acre site would

The appointment will assist UKREiiF with the next phase of their growth following Infopro Digital’s acquisition of the business. UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has announced the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as UKREiiF’s Advisory Group Chair. He’ll assist UKREiiF with their growth strategy following their acquisition by Infopro Digital in July. Alongside his role in chairing the UKREiiF Advisory Group, he’ll help advise around key growth areas for the business.

Sigma Capital Group, the UK’s leading build-to-rent provider, has appointed a new lettings director, who will lead on the company’s portfolio in London and the South of England.  Charlotte Russell joined the Sigma team in September 2024, with over 20 years of experience in real estate. Charlotte previously spent 14 years at JLL, holding various senior positions in the business, including Area Director – London Lettings.   Charlotte’s role at Sigma will be to lead on developing lettings strategies for Sigm

New technology has the power to transform residential property letting and management for landlords and tenants alike, both now and in the future explains Saveli Kotz. Given the rapid growth of residential property letting and management in recent decades it is surprising that the tools to manage the process for landlords have been so limited. But that is set to change with the emergence of ‘landlord platform technology’ - a new, more automated form of property management that makes asset information more

Gemma Gibson has recently re-joined Leaders Romans Group and taken up a position within SOWN as Shared Ownership Resales Manager, based in Maidenhead. Gemma works on behalf of housing providers and those who have bought shared ownership properties and who are looking to sell.  Her role involves working across the whole of the country with the leaseholder looking to sell their share. This can be as part of the ‘Nomination Period’ of shared ownership or beyond. This role entails overseeing the entire sales

5:45 AM: The Crack of Dawn I wake up to the sound of something tiny but insistent. Ah yes, that would be my 12-week-old border terrier. Before my feet have even hit the floor, I’m letting him out for his morning wee, which involves me standing groggily in the garden wondering how such a small creature has such an urgent bladder. I resist the temptation to check my emails - there will be enough of that later. Coffee is next. The first of many. I don’t talk to anyone until I’ve had my coffee. Apart from the

Don’t miss out on The Property Institute (TPI) Annual Conference 2024, the must-attend event for property management professionals, taking place on Thursday, 24th October at Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London. The event starts at 8:30am and concludes with a drinks reception at 6:00pm. This flagship event offers unique networking opportunities where you’ll connect with industry experts, policymakers, and leading suppliers. Engage with fellow property managers and sector trailblazers on crucial topics. Be

Leading UK planning and development consultancy has announced the appointment of a new Associate Director as it continues to expand its operations in the capital in response to growing demand. Andrea MacGregor-Barbour has joined Lichfields and is based in the company’s London office. She will work closely with Ian Anderson, Senior Director, and the rest of the team to support and develop the company’s portfolio of commercial projects. She joins from Marks & Spencer (M&S), where she spent 17 years as Town