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Propertymark has issued its Leasehold “Still a Life Sentence” survey in partnership with the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership and the National Leasehold Campaign to understand how the current leasehold changes have affected leaseholders and property agents in England and Wales. In 2018, Propertymark released its Leasehold: A life sentence? report, which was a landmark piece of research delving into the issues experienced by leasehold property owners and helped garner support for  legislative change. Thr

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has unveiled its new Vulnerable Customer Policy, a commitment to delivering exceptional support and care to customers facing personal challenges. The new policy ensures that every customer, particularly those in vulnerable circumstances, receives the attention, understanding, and assistance they need when using its services. The policy covers a range of factors that can make a customer more susceptible to harm or disadvantage, including health challenges, cognitive impairments,

Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook MP, has visited Canalside Quarter, the first residential phase of the new Oxford North innovation district. Developed by award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, Canalside Quarter is providing much-needed sustainable homes in the centre of this key strategic location. As part of the Oxford North masterplan, it is set to become a key catalyst for unlocking future growth in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor, to support the government’s visio

The Ford stamping plant site in Dagenham, renowned for its role in the iconic equal pay strikes, reached a significant milestone in its transformation this week with the “topping out” of nearly 1,000 new homes. The homes are being built as a joint venture between not-for-profit housing association Peabody and housebuilder Hill, as part of the first phase of an ambitious regeneration project at the 45-acre site. The project aims to deliver more than 3,500 homes in total, half of which will be affordable, a

New data reveals that less than a quarter of completed high-rise residential buildings that applied for final safety certification have received approval, raising fresh concerns over delays in the system. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has confirmed that just seven out of 40 applications submitted in 2024 for Gateway 3—the final building safety stage required for occupancy—have been approved. Two applications have been rejected, while the remainder are still awaiting a decision. Under the post-Grenfe

Jaclyn Mangaroo, Chief Communications Officer at The Property Institute (TPI), commenting on the Government’s fire safety move from the Home Office to MHCLG, said: “Aligning fire safety with building safety under one department is vitally important, allowing clearer guidance and legislation for those responsible for managing fire safety and protecting people in their homes. TPI welcomes this move as both sensible and long-overdue – enabling a more joined-up approach to building fire and structural safety.

Higgins Partnerships, in collaboration with A2Dominion, is proud to announce the successful completion of Hanwell Square, a vibrant mixed-use development in Hanwell, West London. This joint venture partnership has delivered a transformative project that enhances the local area, providing much-needed new homes, community amenities, and a sustainable living environment. Hanwell Square comprises 360 high-quality new homes, offering a mixture of market sale and affordable housing, ensuring accessibility for a

International residential property management group Odevo has launched SRVO Property, an independent property advisory and surveying business offering expertise, depth of service and extensive geographic reach, to serve the UK residential and commercial real estate market. SRVO has been formed from existing surveying capabilities within the Odevo group; bringing together the best people, skills and experience under a dedicated brand. SRVO launches with a clear vision to be a market-leading property adviso

The latest research from epIMS, the EPC and energy efficiency platform developed for landlords, reveals that Green Tax initiatives introduced in the UK appear to have been successful in incentivising the reduction of the nation’s carbon footprint, but opinion among the general public is split on whether further Green Taxes should be introduced to reduce the 55 million tonnes of carbon emitted by our homes each year. epIMS has analysed HMRC receipt data to understand how the tax income from eight environme

The charity arm of national housing operator Churchill Living has announced a major new long-term partnership with Hourglass (Safer Ageing), the only UK-wide charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. The partnership will see the Churchill Foundation donate £200,000 to Hourglass in 2025, along with a commitment to donate a further £200,000 over the next two years. This significant new funding will help strengthen Hourglass’ essential services – including its 24/

Barratt London is launching ten three-bedroom penthouses at its Royal Gateway development in Acton, in the thriving London Borough of Ealing. The new Marquise & Peruzzi Residences will be set on the upper levels of two of the main buildings, which, in keeping with the royal theme, are named after different cuts of precious gemstones. The Marquise building is the tallest of the six red and buff brick buildings, designed by notable architect Allies and Morrisons. At 16 storeys high, it offers panoramic view

To mark International Children’s Cancer Day, five-star award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association L&Q were joined by charity ambassador Livi Deane, a contestant in the latest BBC One Traitors series, to abseil down the side of a new 17-storey building at Kew Bridge Rise, in support  of cancer care charity, Maggie’s, which has a centre in West London. On 14th February 2025, more than 35 people, including people with cancer as well as family and friends supported by Maggie’s,