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This summer, Wembley Stadium has welcomed the likes of Lana Del Rey, Coldplay and of course, the long-awaited Oasis. As outdoor concerts begin to wind down, the property market in this North West London hotspot is still booming. Bringing affordable homeownership solutions to Wembley is Shared Ownership provider SO Resi, who is providing homes in the heart of Wembley at two landmark developments, SO Resi Wembley Park and SO Resi Wembley Way.   Wembley has already seen a major investment of £2.5bn in new ho

The growth of electric vehicles is reshaping residential living, but for block and estate managers, the transition has brought a new layer of complexity. Installing and managing EV charge points (EVCPs) in leasehold environments is rarely as simple as adding hardware. Questions around compliance, billing, resident communication, and long-term maintenance are now commonplace. 

From striking architectural statements to critical elements of energy performance and fire safety, façades play a vital role throughout the lifecycle of buildings.

The Mayor of Hackney joined representatives from Hackney Council, Higgins Partnerships, and key stakeholders last week to mark the progress being made at the Wimbourne Street development, part of Hackney Council’s Housing Supply Programme. 

The Property Ombudsman welcomed the Government’s plans to clarify what estate agents should disclose in sales as part of reforms to the home-buying process. 

Premier Estates has announced that its founder and Chairman, Ben Jordan, is stepping away from the company after 27 years at the helm. Ben, who established Premier Estates in 1998, has played a pivotal role in the property management sector in the UK. The company will now be led by Managing Director, Lisa Fantom, who has worked alongside Ben since 2007.

The ‘residential emergency evacuations plans’ is a newly introduced piece of legislation that is designed to improve fire safety and evacuation procedures in high-rise residential buildings. Stemming directly from Grenfell Tower inquiry recommendations, this legislation requires comprehensive planning for residents who may struggle to evacuate independently due to cognitive or physical mobility issues.

In modern apartment blocks and multi-story buildings, waste chutes are one of those everyday conveniences that most people rarely stop to think about.

Fire safety in residential buildings relies on strong compartmentation and effective fire engineering. Compartmentation creates fire-resistant barriers that slow the spread of flames and smoke, while further engineering measures ensure systems for prevention, detection and suppression are in place and effective within the building’s design.

Town & City Management Ltd is a residential property management company headquartered in Darlington, with coverage extending to London, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and beyond. Our mission is simple: to deliver professional, ethical, and responsive management services that support leaseholders, freeholders, and resident directors - not just in terms of compliance and service delivery, but in ways that actively promote wellbeing.

For Build to Rent (BTR) developments, a dependable supply of heating, cooling and hot water is an essential part of creating a comfortable living environment that attracts and retains residents. That’s why it’s important that any communal energy centres delivering these services run efficiently, transparently, and reliably. 

At Earl Kendrick, we work closely with property managers across a diverse range of assets, and one of the most dynamic areas we see shaping the market today is Build to Rent (BTR) – also referred to as the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Unlike traditional buy-to-let, BTR is designed from the outset for professional rental, offering long-term, institutionally backed housing.