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Leading accessible homeownership provider SO Resi has recently announced the launch of its SO Resi Sutton development. The development is home to 22 Shared Ownership apartments in the heart of Sutton town centre – an attractive opportunity for prospective homeowners looking to put down roots in the London area.     The apartments available at SO Resi Sutton pair stylish living with ease and each apartment has been designed with modernity in mind. All homes include high-quality Bosch appliances including a

New research reveals nearly half a million homes could be built across London on land that currently lies derelict amid a worsening housing crisis in the capital. London’s brownfield space, defined as previously developed plots of land that are no longer in use, covers a vast expanse of 3,515 hectares – around 25 times the size of Hyde Park. Analysis of local authority data from residential block and facilities management company SBA Property Management has found that the city's brownfield space could acc

The FirstPort Group has embarked on a charity partnership with Tommy Club, a division of Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI), in their mission to support society's most vulnerable military veterans. Founded in the aftermath of World War I, the charity places significant emphasis on providing homes, work, and support for veterans, including emergency accommodation for veterans who are homeless. Its village in Kent offers crucial support for veterans to regain their independence after experiencing challe

What are the latest trends and challenges in property management? MRI Software would love to hear your insights. Two years ago, MRI surveyed nearly 300 respondents from across the property management industry to identify benchmarks around trends, satisfaction levels, the technology outlook and key challenges. Growing tenant and owner expectations were seen as the biggest challenges for property managers, along with workload and mental health. Changing working practices were viewed as the biggest opportuni

Specialist property manager LB Navana is delighted to announce the internal appointment of Nathan D’Alessandri as Director of Corporate Governance and Compliance.  This appointment demonstrates LB Navana’s commitment to best practice governance and seamless operations within a robust framework.  D’Alessandri has been part of the group since October 2020 and is responsible for ensuring legislative compliance, managing health and safety policies and providing regular reporting to the board on matters involv

The Property Institute (TPI), the professional body for the residential property management sector, has announced the appointment of Baroness Hayter as its new Chair. Baroness Hayter replaces TPI’s incumbent Chair, Felix Keen, who is stepping down as interim Chair, a role he has held for the last year. Appointed to the House of Lords in 2010, Baroness Hayter has held senior roles as Shadow Deputy Leader of the Lords, and Shadow Minister for Brexit and for Consumers. She has considerable chairing experienc

Asset and property management service provider CompassRock International welcomes residential property expert Tracey Hartley as Senior Director of Operations. Chartered surveyor Hartley brings a wealth of knowledge from across the sector, including particular expertise on Build to Rent. Following her appointment in mid-May, Hartley is already showing the value of her customer-centric approach. Her focus at CompassRock will be on overseeing the company’s operations as it continues its current period of gro

Trust Property Management Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sanj Solanki as their new Associate Director. With a decade of property management experience and a track record of excellence, Sanj brings valuable expertise to the team. Sanj Solanki has been recognized with several awards for his outstanding contributions in the block management industry. His passion for delivering exceptional service and his commitment to excellence have set him apart throughout his career. In his new role, San

Recently the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Southwark and councillors from the Old Kent Road ward joined Barratt London to celebrate the Topping Out ceremony of the developer’s site, Bermondsey Heights.  To complete the ceremony and to celebrate the significant milestone, those that attended enjoyed 360-degree views across London and a speech from Managing Director, Stephen Thompson and Project Director, John O’Rawe as well as refreshments to finish off the event.     The main tower at Bermondsey Heights, comp

Birkett Long is delighted to announce the promotion of Daniel Sturman to Partner, Farrah Harvey-Nawaz and Jasmin Patel to Senior Associate, Leah Woodlee to Associate, Milly Bentley and Victoria Fenner to Executive, Chloe Hickford and Natalie Moxey to Legal Support Assistant. Partner Daniel Sturman Daniel is a Partner in our Commercial Real Estate team in Chelmsford and joined the firm in December 2014. Dan qualified as a solicitor in 2005 and specialises in commercial real estate with expertise in sales

If you work in any of the following professions you need to be aware of certain plant species for health and safety reasons and to ensure bio-security whilst working, to avoid risk of invasive plants spreading. Property Management agents Surveyors Ecologists Construction Utilities Leisure and sport facilities management Estate agents Land management Experts warn that without even basic knowledge of harmful and poisonous species - such as how to identify them and knowing their habitat, people can

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards 2024! After a thorough review and deliberation by our independent judging panel, the scores are in, and we have our final shortlist. This peer-reviewed judging process ensures independent quality in our decision-making. You can view the full list of judges and their groups on our event website. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and express our gratitude to our judges, sponsors, and support