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The fire that tore through Beechmere Retirement Village in Crewe in August 2019 remains one of the most devastating fire incidents involving vulnerable people in the UK in recent memory. The timber-framed, unsprinklered extra care facility housed 132 apartments for elderly and disabled residents.

Across the UK, private resident-only gyms have traditionally been a hallmark of high-end residential developments. These desirable facilities often command a major price premium, putting them out of reach for many first-time buyers.

ILECS lift & escalator consultants, a respected name in the residential sector, has announced its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), placing the company's future in the hands of its employees, who help shape it every day. The strategic move sees 100% of the company’s shares transferred into a trust on behalf of its workforce, reinforcing ILECS’ ongoing commitment to independence, continuity, and service excellence. The shift to employee ownership strengthens the firm’s long-term vision and o

The Supreme Court today handed down a landmark judgment in a case of alleged mortgage coercion, ruling that One Savings Bank PLC had a duty to investigate whether a woman was under undue influence from her partner when she took out a mortgage partly used to pay his debts.

New anti-money laundering (AML) rules came into effect this month, marking a significant change for landlords and the lettings industry as a whole. The new rules mean financial sanctions checks are now required for all lettings, regardless of how much rent is charged. 

If you’re buying or selling property in the UK in 2025, there’s one leafy menace that could derail the entire deal: Japanese knotweed. It’s invasive, persistent, and still one of the most dreaded words in property circles.

As part of the continued growth of the Association for Rental Living (ARL) – the membership body for all institutionally backed, professionally managed purpose-built rental living sectors – a new member of the Board has been announced. 

Despite receiving Royal Assent over a year ago, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 remains largely unenforced — a situation that continues to frustrate hundreds of thousands of leaseholders across England and Wales.

Strategic appointment and senior management promotions set to accelerate growth across entire group

Colliers estimate National Tax Revenue will be depleted by £334 million this year - as Holiday Home properties continue to be “flipped” into the Business Rates system. Just under £53 million of lost income in Cornwall alone.

Apartment exteriors are often the first line of defence against weather, wear, and time. Yet many managing agents are unaware of just how many risks can hide in plain sight—until a repair turns into a major capital expense or, worse, a safety incident.