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New heating helps residents’ health and lowers electricity use by 32%

Residents at Honeysuckle House are noticing a difference to their bills after the 27 flats were fitted with new heating systems which were monitored and found to have reduced energy use by an average of 32%.

Agents warn sellers against chasing highest valuation as 95% see rivals overvaluing to win instructions 

The latest industry insight from GetAgent.co.uk has found that 95% of estate agents are seeing competitors provide what they believe to be unrealistic property valuations in an attempt to win instructions, with the majority also reporting that the practice has become more common over the last year. 

Debrett’s advises IFOS Group on significant minority investment from MML Capital Partners

Debrett's has advised the shareholders of IFOS Group ("IFOS"), one of the UK's largest independent residential block management businesses, on securing a significant minority investment from international mid-market investor, MML Capital Partners ("MML"), to support the next phase of its growth strategy. FRP also acted as joint financial adviser on the transaction.

Property managers urged to get ahead of winter maintenance rush

Property managers and landlords are being urged to use the start of autumn to prepare rental properties for the colder months, with property management specialist Rushbrook warning that waiting until winter arrives can turn relatively routine maintenance requirements into more disruptive problems.

Britain's poorest households twice as exposed to energy costs as richest, new ONS data reveals

New analysis of official household spending data reveals lower-income, retired and social-renting households have significantly greater exposure to energy costs ahead of October's energy price cap increase

Women in Fire Administrator of the year shortlist announced

Hochiki Europe is celebrating after Zoe Parsons was named on the shortlist for Administrator of the Year at the Women in Fire Safety Awards 2026. Zoe was selected from a field of over 50 entries, making the final shortlist of just twelve.

Preparing for a New Rental Landscape: What Residential Property Stakeholders Need to Know

The UK’s rental space is experiencing profound changes with major reforms to improve tenant security, raise property standards and introduce stricter compliance requirements.

Average landlord portfolio now generates almost £90,000 a year in rental income

The average UK landlord portfolio is now generating almost £90,000 a year in gross rental income, according to the latest analysis by property management specialist, Rushbrook, highlighting the increasingly substantial nature of the property businesses being operated by today's landlords. 

Let’s Raise the Bar for Health and Safety Training in Block Management

Almost everyone I speak to who understands the subject agrees with the basic problem. Block managers are routinely expected to make, influence and oversee important safety decisions without enough specific training.

Spitfire Homes help break down barriers for women in housebuilding with HBF programme

A civil engineer who found it difficult to break into the construction industry after moving to the UK, has joined a national programme and placement with Spitfire Homes to help launch her career.

A derelict property will still cost you £240,000 in today’s market

The latest data from LandSale, the property portal dedicated to land and rural property, reveals that buyers looking to breathe new life into a derelict property could face an asking price as high as £237,500 on average, highlighting the substantial value still attached to redevelopment opportunities across Britain. 

Guarantor gap narrows rental options for tenants without family support

Tenants without access to a personal guarantor are being left with fewer rental options, despite alternative solutions that could help them secure a home, according to new research from LRG.

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