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Bonfire Night could cause £1,500 in property damages

New research from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management support, warns that Bonfire Night could cost renters an average of £1,475 in property damage if proper care is not taken, but that with a few simple safety checks in place, the much-loved evening of celebration and community can go off without a hitch. 

Video support for tenants as Awaab’s Law comes into force

National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has collaborated with housing association Golding Homes to produce an educational video for tenants about ventilation, damp and mould.

Social housing management firm fined for failing to protect workers

An East Midlands social housing provider has been fined £32,000 after multiple workers were diagnosed with vibration related ill-health conditions such as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS).

High Court Dismisses Freeholders’ Challenge: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Upheld

The High Court has now issued its much-anticipated judgment in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund and others -v- Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWHC 2751 (Admin), firmly rejecting the judicial review brought by several of London’s largest landed estates.

Data Energy and Guru Systems Partner to Simplify Heat Network Compliance for Property Managers

Two of the sector’s leading names - Data Energy and Guru Systems - have partnered to help property managers, developers and operators simplify compliance and take control of their network performance ahead of Ofgem’s 2026 regulation. 

Insurance Regulation for Managing Agents: Loopholes, Lapses and Looming Trouble

There’s a quiet storm brewing in block management – and it’s not about building safety this time. It’s about insurance regulation.

When the cheapest clean comes back to haunt you

Trick or treating may be over, but plenty of buildings are still haunted – not by ghosts, but by false economies. You know the type: dusty corners nobody’s checked in months, fire doors that creak open like a horror movie prop and cleaners who disappear faster than the sweets on Halloween night. 

Rethinking Property Value: Why Maintenance Is the New Investment Strategy

When people hear “property,” they usually think location, yields or the next big deal. Of course, those things matter but after years in the industry, wearing several different hats, I’ve realised the real magic happens not only when you buy the property, but when you look after it too.

Prince Andrew’s new £60m home is a considerable step down, says Enness Global - Here’s 3 properties to rent on the estate

The latest analysis from international high-net-worth mortgage broker, Enness Global, has revealed that Prince Andrew’s move to the Sandringham Estate represents a significant step down from his previous royal residence, despite the Norfolk estate’s prestigious reputation and £60 million valuation. 

Landlords Reminded of Their Legal Duties as Senior Politician Faces Scrutiny Over Letting Law Breaches

With members of the Labour government facing questions over their own landlord compliance, lettings expert Leaders is reminding property owners across the UK of their legal responsibilities when renting out a home.

The capital’s most haunted property hotspots for Halloween homebuyers

The latest analysis by Foxtons has revealed which of the capital’s spookiest postcodes command the largest house price premiums, as the average cost of purchasing a property in one of London’s most haunted neighbourhoods comes in 48% more than the wider London average. 

Halloween homes from Hell will cost you an average of £448k

The latest property market insight from Yopa reveals that Hell is the most expensive Halloween-related road name in England, but those living on a road with Lantern in the name have seen an almost paranormal property price increase of 44.8% in the past year. 

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