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ChargeGuru has rebranded to Tohmo, and to celebrate their new look and fresh paint, they're hosting a free event for the property industry: Unplug&Paint.

A new public awareness campaign designed to encourage householders to minimise the risk of mould in their homes has been launched by national trade body The Property Care Association (PCA).

England is facing a growing shortage of large family homes, according to new analysis from UK Property Development (UKPD), creating increasing challenges for buyers leaving London in search of more space, better quality of life, and access to one of the capital’s most desirable commuter regions. 

With the clocks going back on Sunday October 25, we’ll be welcoming in the darker evenings. Of course, while the nights do get cosier, so does the amount of energy we’re using from cranking up the heating to lighting the home. 

New Freedom of Information research by Cut Plastic Sheeting has found 638 housing assessments across England where Excess Heat was identified since 2023, including at least 64 Category 1 hazards, the most serious classification under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

ALEP members consider a commonhold future at 2026 annual conference   The annual conference of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has highlighted the practical preparations needed to make commonhold work for homeowners, lenders and property professionals.

Almost £1.4bn worth of property investment portfolios are currently listed for sale across England, according to new research by residential property management specialist, Rushbrook, providing investors with an opportunity to expand their holdings through the acquisition of multiple properties in a single transaction. 

More than a third (36%) of letting agents are not completely confident that their business could identify a fraudulent or suspicious client money transaction before funds are transferred, according to new research by The Letting Partnership.

Katie Fisher joins the Birmingham and Solihull agency as it prepares to launch residential block management in January 2027. Partridge Homes has appointed Katie Fisher as Property Manager, marking the third addition to its lettings team since May 2026 as the family-run estate and letting agency reports its strongest year for new rentals agreed since it began trading in 2007.

With almost 30% of new car registrations in the UK being fully electric, the shift to EVs is well underway. There’s plenty of attention on the cars themselves, but there’s a bigger question that needs considering: is the country’s infrastructure ready for what’s coming next?

Veco Software has pledged to help letting agents and landlords navigate the introduction of the new Private Rented Sector Database, while questioning whether the registration system will succeed in identifying rogue landlords who deliberately operate outside the rules. 

With a guide price* of just £1+, a one bedroom retirement apartment in Moseley is set to attract plenty of attention in Bond Wolfe’s October auction.