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Birchgrove, the UK’s leading provider of rented retirement homes, has announced that two of its three communities are now at full occupancy and operating Ready Lists as demand for rented retirement homes continues to soar, far outstripping supply.  Queensgate Apartments in Sidcup, which comprises of 74 one, two and three bed apartments, is now at over 98% occupancy, while Woodbank Apartments in Woking, which comprises of 51 one and two bed units, is at 96% occupancy. The occupancy rates represent a signif

News on the Block are excited to announce the winners for the Property Management Award 2023.  The winners were announced at our glamorous awards ceremony on 23 November at City Central at The HAC, Chiswell Street, London hosted by Joel Dommett.  The awards recognise excellence in the property management industry, and this year's event was the biggest to date, with over 1000 people from across the industry in attendance.  We would like to take this opportunity to once again, extend our thanks to all of ou

Our industry has lots of smaller operators, working in their geographical area, and forming part of the local community around them. The personal touch they bring to the table is unparalleled. Yet, the challenges they face, from compliance to operational overheads, often stifle their growth and potential. Enter B-hive Block Management Partners, a company committed to empowering the small operators, helping them have the best of both worlds by supporting them in the background as a credible, capable Partne

Principle Estate Management has raised a total of £1,000 for the British Red Cross, the company’s chosen charity for the 2022 to 2023 financial year. Meanwhile, the Alzheimer's Society has been selected as Principle’s next chosen charity for the company’s new financial year. Principle’s social committee chooses its “charity of the year” at the annual staff conference, which is held at the end of the company’s financial year in October. Andrew Cleverley, service charge team leader at Principle, and a membe

In a bold move underpinning their commitment to accelerating growth, the Partners of strategic property consultancy Cluttons have announced the completion of a management buyout. TREUN Capital have been brought in to help Cluttons maximise the potential of its residential, connectivity, workplace, and sustainability expertise.  James Gray continues as Chief Executive Officer alongside Nicholas Potter who continues as Chief Financial Officer, while Partner John Gravett is promoted to the new role of Managi

Eurofund Group, the international investment and development company, has partnered with Spike to utilise its tenant engagement portal, Spike Living, at Tribu, its first co-living development. Tribu, located in Kingston-upon-Thames, a historic district in Southwest London, offers 63 boutique studios, designed to cater to both students and young professionals seeking a more sophisticated way of living. The development features state-of-the-art amenities, including a coworking space, rooftop terrace, cinema

On Friday, December 1st, hundreds of individuals came together at Millennium Point, defying freezing temperatures to participate in the annual Sleepout, a fundraising event organised by St Basils homelessness charity. The event aimed to raise crucial funds to combat the growing homelessness crisis, intensified by rising rents and the escalating cost of living. The overwhelming response showcased a united front against homelessness, with participants experiencing a night outdoors to empathise with those yo

Government plans to abolish Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) and replace them with periodic lets could put landlords’ properties at risk, according to inspection specialists NoLettingGo. The Renters’ (Reform) Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, proposes that ASTs be abolished and replaced by rolling monthly tenancies known as periodic rentals. NoLettingGo managing director, Nick Lyons, said: “With ASTs there is a tenancy timescale in place from the start – 6, 12, 24 months – whatever it ma

Reapit and PayProp, two leading property technology solution providers, today announced that they are joining forces to deliver greater value and innovation to real estate and letting agents worldwide. The combination is backed by a substantial investment from Accel-KKR, a leading technology-focused private equity firm. The move offers customers of both companies the opportunity to have a single provider that delivers capabilities across sales, letting, property management, client account management, and

Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of Hayley Goldstone and Carla Jones to Senior Associate, Jacqui McGuirk, Cara O’Donoghue and Jemma Jones to Associate, and Destiny Carter and Beth Wrightson to Executive, taking effect on 1 December 2023. Senior Associate Hayley Goldstone Hayley is in our Commercial Real Estate team in Colchester and joined the firm as an Associate Solicitor in November 2021. Hayley qualified as a solicitor 18 years ago, taking the traditional route of completing a law d

Resideo Technologies Inc, a global provider of home comfort and security solutions, announced today that it is helping protect the safety of European apartment building residents with a new award-winning* multifamily services offering through the acquisition of sfty AS.  The sfty team, based in Oslo, are one of Norway's fastest-growing alarm companies. They currently protect over fifteen thousand Norwegian apartment building residents through powerful and user-friendly safety management software and monit

JM2 Group, the renowned cleaning and grounds maintenance contractor specialising in leasehold block management, has recently secured the coveted communal cleaning services contract at the highly prestigious Southbank Place development. After a rigorous tender process, Canary Wharf Residential Management, known for its commitment to exceptional property management, have chosen JM2 Group to maintain the communal areas of this iconic riverside development. The awarding of this contract signifies JM2 Group's