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The Building Safety Act - a new era for electrical contractors

The landscape of the electrical contracting industry has been significantly altered by the introduction of the Building Safety Act. This landmark legislation, spurred by the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, has imposed stringent new regulations on the design, construction and management of high-rise residential buildings writes Phil Wiltshire, Contracts Manager at Pensdown, the electrical people.

Proactive property management can save 50% on maintenance callout costs

New data from Adiuvo, the UK’s leading provider of 24/7 property management solutions, reveals the significant cost difference between in-hours and out-of-hours (OOH) maintenance callouts, underlining the financial impact of reactive property care and the importance of reliable emergency support services. 

Trade body calls for poor quality insulation to be addressed ‘once and for all’ after NAO report

National trade body the Property Care Association is calling for action to be taken ‘once and for all’ to protect homeowners from the blight of poorly installed retrofit insulation.

PLATFORM_ Partners with Leading Mental Health Charities to Support Communities Across the UK

At their communities in Cardiff and Sheffield, PLATFORM_ will be working closely with the local branches of Mind, the mental health charity, while in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the company is partnering with Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).

Leaseholder Lethargy: The Emotional Charge Behind Service Charge

If you’re someone who pays service charge and scrolls through Facebook regularly, it’s no secret that the scrutiny of managing agents and uproar over rising costs is in the spotlight for debate. Leaseholders up and down the country are waking up to the reality that while their name is on the mortgage, the real decisions about their homes are being made elsewhere, past their control and outside of their four walls.

Centrick takes over the management of stunning Campden Hill Court apartments in the heart of Kensington

Centrick is delighted to announce its appointment as managing agent for the prestigious Campden Hill Court Apartments on Kensington High Street, effective August 2025.

Sherriff’s Gate popular with rugby players at Worcester Warriors and nearly 85% let

Nearly 20 rugby players from Worcester Warriors are among new residents at a popular development in Worcester city centre, thanks to estate agency Nicol & Co.

Conservative Party Pledges to Abolish SDLT – What Would This Mean for the Market?

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announced at the Conservative Party Conference 2025 yesterday that the next Tory Government to be elected will completely abolish stamp duty land tax (SDLT) paid by buyers on primary residences in England.  

Lambert Smith Hampton Strengthens Agency Team with Appointment of Director Jack Realey

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Realey as Director, further strengthening the firm’s landlord advisory capabilities across London and the South East.

Homebuyers have already paid £3.24bn in stamp duty this year

New analysis from over-50s property specialists, Regency Living, reveals that homebuyers in England have already paid more than £3.24 billion in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in 2025 (Jan to Aug), an amount that would have been saved under new Conservative Party proposals to abolish the tax entirely on primary home purchases. 

Flats conversion project in Walsall features in Bond Wolfe’s October auction

An office building in Walsall with planning permission to convert into five studio flats will be an attractive proposition for developers and investors alike in Bond Wolfe’s October auction. 

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