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Navigating the UK Rental Market amidst EPC Reforms - What Landlords Need to Know

The UK rental market is facing an uncertain situation and might have to deal with serious challenges to comply with the proposed Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms. All leading property firms and professionals alike have raised concerns about the impact of ...

Read    06/11/2023

Property Service charge Guidance

A number of factors, including your unique situation, the terms of your lease or rental agreement, and the applicable rules and regulations in your community, may affect your legal duty to pay a property service charge. Property service costs are associated with leas...

Read    02/11/2023

The "E" of ESG: Environmental Sustainability and Its Vital Role in Boardroom Agendas

The concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) has gained significant traction over the past few years, highlighting the importance of sustainability and responsible business practices.The "E" of ESG, which stands for environmental sustainability, has eme...

Read    02/11/2023

Will the new block management code boost service delivery?

If you've ever found finding the right property manager to be hit-and-miss, the good news is that a new block management code of practice is being developed to improve the service leaseholders can expect from their managing agents.

Read    30/10/2023

Service charges set to increase as flat owners face charges for fire door inspections

Overview of the impact of the Fire Safety Act on service charges for flat owners.

Read    30/10/2023

AGMs and service charges: your questions answered

Our business continuity planning has proven successful, and we’re excited to announce the introduction of virtual AGMs. The first virtual AGM was held for residents at Union Park, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Hosting AGMs online is not only easy...

Read    25/10/2023

Building Safety:  New Code of Practice for Remediation 

Building Safety: Code of Practice for RemediationThe agenda for remediation of build defects has now firmly widened to include cladding on facades, compartmentation flat to flat, the communal areas and fire doors (apartments and communal). We have the Developer Remed...

Read    23/10/2023

Labour Party outlines its housing plans if it wins the next general election

The future of housing is a hot topic for discussion on all political forums in the UK. The Chartered Institute of Housing's Housing 2023 event was the perfect platform for Lisa Nandy, the Shadow Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Commu...

Read    20/10/2023

Beyond London - where should property investors put their money?

Given London's lack of affordability and low yields, property investors are caught in a conundrum - should they invest in the North or South of the UK? This question gains significance as the dynamics of the UK housing market keep evolving.The once-unchallenged charm...

Read    20/10/2023

UK Construction: Rising Construction Costs and Technology

The UK construction industry, a vital component of the country's economy, is currently grappling with various challenges that demand innovative strategies for effective resolution. As this sector navigates through uncertainties such as rising inflation, shifting regu...

Read    20/10/2023

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