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Data from ChargeGuru UK, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has revealed that despite clear sustained demand for EVs, only 2% of property, asset, and portfolio managers and freeholders plan to have EV chargers installed at their residential and commercial properties this year.  According to the research, 71% of property, asset, and portfolio managers and freeholders assume that installing EV charging infrastructure typically takes up to 3 months from initial enquiry to complet

Forget dramatic pipe bursts, slow silent leaks are the biggest problem for insurers, writes Lindsey Joseph

As electric vehicle adoption continues to accelerate, property managers are under growing pressure to provide on-site charging infrastructure that meets the expectations of today’s tenants and residents. More and more, people are plugging into this shift, and for property owners and insurers alike, the key question is how EV charging fits into existing risk frameworks without disrupting operational or safety standards.

The building safety landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation, driven by the need to prevent tragedies like the Grenfell Tower fire. This event highlighted systematic failures in building safety regulations, including the lack of attention to resident’s well-being and safety concerns.

Ask anyone in block management what makes the sector tick, and they’ll probably mention partnerships: collaborations between agents, suppliers, freeholders, developers, RMCs and site teams.

Property inspections are undergoing a digital transformation. With the rise of PropTech, block managers now have access to tools that streamline inspections, reduce risk, cut costs, and improve service levels.

For decades, customer service has been synonymous with call centres and email inboxes. These traditional channels have long served as the main conduits between customers and the businesses that serve them.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is making its way through the House of Lords and, if passed in its current form, will bring major changes to how tenancies are ended. One of the most significant proposals is the abolition of Section 21, often referred to as the 'no-fault eviction' process.

Whether you’re managing a leasehold development or a build-to-rent scheme, the presence of a non-lifeguarded pool carries a huge amount of risk. With new guidance released in June 2025, it’s important to review your policies and procedures.

Since the devastating Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 - which claimed 72 lives and shook the nation - fire safety in high-rise residential buildings has undergone sweeping reform and increased scrutiny.

Cosmic last week completed the largest EV installation at an apartment building anywhere in the UK signalling a change for the c.4million apartment based households in the UK that struggle to charge electric cars at home.