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NEW NATIONAL NETWORK FOR LEASEHOLD COMMONHOLD PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHES

A new specialist business network has launched to unite leading professionals working across leasehold, commonhold and residential property.The TFC Partner Network, co-ordinated by multi-award-winning leasehold enfranchisement firm The Freehold Collective, brings together carefully selected experts who advise and support leaseholders, freeholders and property stakeholders.The network is inviting applications from solicitors, surveyors, managing agents, insurers, accountants, investors, developers and spec

When the problem isn’t the Property Manager – it’s the one at the top

This is a controversial one, especially as a Director of a block management company who has been on both sides of the fence; this is a very raw, but real issue that lurks within our industry. Block management has a reputation problem. High turnover, burned-out staff, inconsistent service. The industry explanation is usually the same: difficult residents, demanding directors, too much regulation.But there’s a truth that rarely gets said out loud…Sometimes the biggest problem in block management is the dire

Associate Solicitor Opportunity in Brethertons Award-Winning Property Litigation Team

Brethertons Solicitors is looking for a Solicitor to join its award-winning Property Litigation and Leasehold team. This is a new position offering the opportunity to work alongside highly respected experts, including Partner Roger Hardwick, an award-winning specialist in Residential Leasehold law.

From property management to property compliance

The rhythm of lettings is changing. Not gradually, but structurally.  As the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) reshapes the regulatory landscape, familiar activities - inspections, check-ins, certifications, renewals - are being held to a different standard. Section 21 is on its way out. Reliance on Section 8 grows. 

A pair of talented young employees at a boutique law firm are finalists in a regional business awards.

Modesta Mezanac, 21, and 18-year-old Scarlett Williams of Property Management Legal Services are shortlisted in the ‘rising star’ category at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Network Awards 2026.

Future Group Launches Reactive Department within its Regeneration Division

Future Group has announced the expansion of its Regeneration division, creating a dedicated reactive maintenance team, strengthening its ability to support clients with responsive, day-to-day building services alongside its established large-scale refurbishment projects. 

66% of estate agents have fallen out of love with major property portals, as challenger portal still free to list for agents

The latest research by Property DriveBuy, has found that 66% of estate agents across the UK have now fallen out of love with the major property listing portals, as the platform continues the countdown to the end of its free agent access period ahead of a major national marketing campaign. 

Landlords waiting 25 weeks to repossess properties, as repossession numbers near pre-pandemic levels

The latest research from LegalforLandlords reveals that landlords in England and Wales are waiting significantly longer to regain possession of their properties, with the average timeline increasing by more than 9% over the past year to almost 25 weeks. This comes alongside a continued rise in repossession volumes and ahead of major legislative change in the private rented sector. 

Clare Johnson joins Arrival’s board as Strategic Advisor.

Arrival, the fintech company transforming how rent and household finances are managed across the property sector, today announced the appointment of Clare Johnson as an advisor to its board as the company accelerates partnerships across the Build to Rent sector and is on track to pass one million homes under partnership by year end.

Property compliance experts urge landlords not to ignore major tenancy changes under Renters’ Rights Act

Beresfords Property group highlights key actions landlords must take as new tenancy rules, enforcement powers and energy standards approach. 

Urban housing mix forces estate agents to work harder for the same commission

The latest market analysis from eXp UK has revealed that estate agents operating in more urban, built-up markets are often required to work significantly harder to generate comparable earnings, due to the dominance of flats within city housing stock and the far lower commission secured per sale when compared to detached homes. 

Unveiling MyLevels: The Future of Property Management Is Here

We are both proud and excited at Levels Property Management because a key project we have been very committed to has arrived: MyLevels! Launched in the last quarter of 2025, this isn’t just an update to our digital offering; it’s a huge leap forward. Designed and developed entirely in-house by the property professionals who manage your development every day, MyLevels is the true embodiment of our “Next Level Management” philosophy.

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