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As the UK marks the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the echoes of that harrowing night remain a sharp reminder of the consequences of systemic failure in building safety.

A landlord has been sentenced to 26 weeks suspended imprisonment and ordered to pay £20,000, after a judge found him guilty of harassing a tenant and leaving her ‘homeless’ after unlawfully evicting her.

The private rented sector is set for one of its biggest changes in years. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which entered Parliament in September 2024 and is now progressing through the House of Lords, proposes to end fixed-term tenancy agreements for good.If passed in its current form, the Bill will introduce open-ended tenancy agreements as standard. This would reshape how private rentals work, with big implications for landlords, tenants and agents alike.The end of fixed termsThe proposed legislation would rep

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software solutions and services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Foryszewski to Managing Director (MD) of MRI Living (Private Residential) in the UK.

LRG (previously Leaders Romans Group) has acquired Easthams & Co, an independent residential lettings and property lettings agency based in Preston, Lancashire.

A major new report published today by the National Retrofit Hub calls for urgent government action to tackle one of the biggest barriers to scaling home retrofit in the UK: a shortage of skilled people.

Poll from Scottish Federation of Housing Associations comes as First Minister addresses its 50th anniversary conference

Law firm, Blacks Solicitors advises on a growing number of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as landlords and investors look to EV, solar and wind for additional revenue streams.

A new era in block management begins with the official launch of Levels Property Management Limited, a forward-thinking company built on over 25 years of combined industry experience, cutting-edge technology and a dedication to excellence.Levels brings together a team of experts who combine practical knowledge with a fresh, client-focused approach. The company is founded on the core values of Innovation, Information, and Integrity—guiding principles that ensure transparent, efficient, and future-ready pro

The government has declined a request to publish the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill – a key legislatively mandated government document outlining the legislation’s impact on the UK’s courts and tribunals system.

Issue 137 of News on the Block has now been published and is available for subscribers to read online. This issue of News on the Block includes our special PropTech feature sponsored by RiskBase.