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The government has successfully defended a legal challenge brought by a consortium of major freeholders over the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA) 2024, marking a significant moment in the ongoing reform of leasehold law.

Women in Residential Property (WIRP) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, a unique event designed to provide a comprehensive update on developments across the residential property industry.

Flat leases often contain defects which one party or the other would like to see changed. This can be a particular problem on resale as lenders continue to tighten their requirements over time.  Such a change would usually be documented by varying the lease via a Deed known as a “Variation”.

Branded residences have evolved from a niche luxury to one of the most powerful segments in modern property. Today’s buyers aren’t simply purchasing an apartment they’re investing in a lifestyle, an identity, and the assurance of excellence that comes with a globally recognised name.

Ringley Group, the leading operational real estate company specialising in residential and living management, has advised on its 15,000th UK BTR unit, as it unveils a new-look leadership team, major client wins and a refreshed brand identity. 

Derwent FM, a long-standing leader in managing student accommodation and university facilities, is proud to announce its rebrand to PfP Students — a name that reflects a sharpened focus as the specialist in managing the spaces where students live, learn, and thrive. 

A project to install EV chargers during road surface renewals on historic and prime real estate in London has been successfully completed by Principle Estate Management and Cosmic Charging.

A comprehensive new report from strategic consulting service GAA Living has provided detailed insights into the rental living market in Croydon. 

Innovative, specialist heat network services provider Insite Energy has welcomed the first two apprentices onto its newly launched training scheme designed to fast-track talented young professionals into the low-carbon heating industry. The appointments follow a highly competitive recruitment process, which saw 70 applications for just one of the two roles within the first 48 hours. 

New insight from Property Inspect reveals that new-build homes now account for just 5.9% of all current residential property listings in Great Britain, with a quarterly and annual decline in stock availability indicating a continued slowdown in the pace of residential new homes supply, despite the continued promises of a Labour to solve the nation’s housing crisis.

ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) held its annual conference on 15 October, attracting more than 240 professionals from across the leasehold sector. The high attendance reflected the continued importance of leasehold reform to solicitors, valuers, managing agents and other professionals attending. 

A landmark moment has been reached at Holloway Park, the redevelopment of the former Holloway Prison site, with the topping out of the first phase of homes - including 215 social rent homes.