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Energy Rules Without Power: Tenants and Landlords Both Question EPC Impact

New research from LRG reveals that both landlords and tenants are struggling to engage with the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system, raising serious questions about whether it can deliver on its intended goals ahead of the government’s 2030 targets.While landlords overwhelmingly support the principle of improving energy efficiency, confidence in the system designed to drive those improvements is faltering. Almost seven in ten landlords believe EPC rules should take into account the level of contro

60% of landlords do not have out-of-hours management cover

The latest research by Adiuvo reveals the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management solutions, reveals that almost 60% of UK landlords do not have out-of-hours cover in place for maintenance, management, or emergencies. 

More Than a Third of Landlords Set to Sell Following Renters’ Rights Bill Amid Calls for Clarity on Changing Regulations

The new Landlord Report from Simply Business reveals landlords' concerns about upcoming regulatory changes

Fully let 24 apartment investment in Bishop’s Stortford on the market with Watling Real Estate

A 24 apartment office to residential conversion in Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire has been brought to the market by Watling Real Estate who are seeking offers over £4.75 million. 

Q&A - Unreasonable Service Charges

What rights do leaseholders have to request detailed accounts, and how can we formally challenge unreasonable service charge increases?

Buyers pay more than double to secure a freehold home in some areas of the nation

The latest research by Yopa has shown that whilst the average homebuyer across England and Wales will pay as much as 30% more for a freehold home, this premium climbs to over double the value of a leasehold property in some parts of the nation.

What Will Commonhold Mean for Property Managers?

The government’s ambition to end leasehold for most residential properties has put commonhold back into the spotlight. First introduced in 2002, commonhold offered a resident-led alternative to traditional leasehold ownership.

Biggest property put-offs could see homebuyers offer £40k less or more

The latest research from Springbok Properties has revealed the biggest property put-offs that could see buyers offer as much as £40,000 less, if not more, leaving many sellers struggling to achieve their asking price in the current market. 

Principle warns landlords to be ready for big legal changes in rental sector

Landlords need to be ready for an end to no-fault evictions, more limited rent increases and higher property standards, Principle Estate Management has warned. Jaime Duffy, business development manager for lettings at Principle, explained that “big changes” for the rental sector are coming up as emerging new legislation enters its latest stage in Parliament. She said this meant landlords needed to maintain clear records, up-to-date compliance and robust documentation to clearly evidence their operations. 

Why Wrap-Around Learning Matters More Than Ever in Block & Estate Management

Property management has always been a difficult role, but the past few years have taken it to another level. Since 2021 we’ve seen the arrival of sweeping building safety legislation. Ongoing leasehold reform, possibly even the end of leasehold as we know it, continues to hover on the horizon. And with commonhold potentially moving centre stage, the regulatory and technical demands on property managers have never been greater.Add to this a move towards mandatory qualifications and it all starts to create

Beresfords Group partners with Eco Capital to navigate Biodiversity Net Gain requirements

Essex property group, Beresfords, has partnered with ecological consultancy, Eco Capital, to provide clarity and practical solutions for landowners, developers and planning consultants to navigate the UK’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

Watsons Property Group Ltd Celebrates 135 Years of Excellence and Heritage

Watsons, one of the UK's most respected property firms, is proud to announce it is celebrating 135 years in the property industry. With a rich history that began in Norwich in 1890, the company is marking this significant milestone with a special celebration for employees, clients, and customers on Friday 19th September 2025.

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