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The latest Resident Voice Index™ (RVI) survey reveals that over three-quarters of social housing residents had no or only partial floor coverings in their new home when they moved in, with 75% of these residents indicating a negative sentiment towards this practice. Now into its fifth study commissioned by MRI Software, which offers social housing solutions as part of its global PropTech offering, the RVI survey asked over 8,000 respondents their opinions on the common policy of removing flooring from soc

The full list of speakers for the highly-anticipated Oxford Weekender in March 2024 has now been released by Property Management Legal Services (PMLS). Highlights include addresses from Andrew Bulmer, the CEO at The Property Institute, the UK’s leading professional body for residential leasehold and multi-family property management. He oversaw the merger of the IRPM and ARMA which created the organization, and is dedicated to raising standards across property management to make the sectors an ethical forc

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of a historic overhaul in property ownership. With the King's speech unveiling the anticipated leasehold reform, an age-old system is set to be redefined. This article reflects on the legislative changes proposed and explores the transformative path ahead for owners and managers of blocks of flats. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) estimates there are around 4.98 million leasehold homes in England, of which 70% are flats and 30% are

The Government’s proposal to introduce a new 1% deposit mortgage scheme to help young people onto the property ladder is unworkable in practice and could saddle a generation with risky levels of debt, writes Charlie Davidson, a residential property expert with London law firm Bishop & Sewell.  A 1% deposit mortgage would see prospective first-time-buyers contribute just 1% of the value of the property as a deposit, meaning they need to repay 99% of the property’s value through their mortgage payments.   W

With the next deadline for the UK’s new building safety regulations looming, owners and operators of high-rise residential buildings face mounting pressure. Daniel Foryszewski, Director of Investor Solutions at MRI Software, explores how embracing technology can streamline compliance efforts and unlock broader benefits. As the 1 April 2024 deadline for the next phase of the UK’s building safety regulations draws near, owners and operators of high-rise residential properties cannot afford to delay. While m

Spike is continuing to see demand for its solutions soar both nationally and internationally, with its award-winning tenant engagement portal now being used across more than 500 buildings in 15 countries. Spike is excited to announce the launch of its first project in New Zealand, working with New Ground Living to enable tenants to get the most out of renting a home. Since 2014, New Ground Living has been pioneering the development of Build-to-Rent housing in New Zealand, bringing about meaningful improve

We are happy to be supporting the ARMA Ace Awards 2024 as a media partner.  The 2024 ACE Awards will recognise the leading lights among UK managing agents, their suppliers and the work of their people in improving the lives of millions of leaseholders. For 2024, attendees can also look forward to six new award categories and a return to the unique London venue of Old Billingsgate on the bank of the Thames. And, after a big turnout last year, expect strong competition for every trophy up for grabs! Entries

The investment value chain has long been cluttered with intermediaries, dampening returns for investors and fostering inefficiencies and opacity within the financial sector. However, the rapid evolution of technology, particularly in real estate finance and wealth management, presents an opportunity for transformation. ASK stands at the forefront, pioneering a drive towards enhanced returns, direct investment visibility, and increased liquidity for investors. The real estate investment journey involves di

Doyenne Does International Women’s Day (IWD) – a day of celebration and education for  women and men across the industry – is following up the success of the 2023 event with a packed itinerary and a focus on mental health for its 2024 incarnation at the KIA Oval on 8th March.  After the highly successful inaugural event last year drew over 100 attendees from across the gender spectrum, the team behind the networking group “Doyenne” have pulled together a list of speakers that they hope will take the event

HFIS has launched a new group brand, Total Property, bringing their property brands under one roof in a move that extends the company’s reach to over 40% of the private rented sector, cementing their position as a market leader. Total Property will provide a dedicated home for the HFIS group’s property products and services, which are well recognised in the private rented sector. These include government approved schemes - mydeposits, the Property Redress Scheme and Client Money Protect; as well as award

The UK has a widely reported and growing housing shortfall as a result of under building since the 1950s. A broken planning system and local objections have been blamed and aside from the human cost, this has become a major economic problem. It is very hard to increase growth without being able to provide homes, and the associated infrastructure, for workers in high growth sectors such as life sciences, pharma and tech. We have recently seen a number of planning decisions referred to the Secretary of Stat

Holiday let and empty homeowners in the region could soon face higher council tax bills and bin collection charges as government prepares to hand local authorities more powers to raid holiday homes, warn accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson. According to the Office for National Statistics data nearly one in ten properties in the Cotswolds region are currently vacant.  This alarming statistic has raised significant concerns among civic chiefs regarding the growing number of second homes and p