A new, free landlord discussion community has launched on Reddit, offering a space for open, practical conversations about owning and letting property in the UK. The community is designed for landlords at all stages — from first-time lettings to long-term portfolio holders — and focuses on peer discussion rather than promotion. Typical topics include: ThereContinue reading “New: Free Online Community for Landlords”
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National Service Charge Survey 2026 – Have Your Say
Leaseholders across England and Wales are being invited to take part in a national service charge survey being conducted by SH Action. The survey is designed to gather real-world evidence about how service charges are calculated, presented, increased, and justified — directly from the people who pay them. Why this survey matters Service charges affectContinue reading “National Service Charge Survey 2026 – Have Your Say”
Parliamentary Petition: Strengthening Leaseholder Rights and Protections
A new UK Parliamentary petition has been launched calling for stronger protections for leaseholders, including fairer management practices, improved transparency, and meaningful redress where governance or managing arrangements fail. While this petition is not specific to Centenary Mill, the issues it addresses will be familiar to many leaseholders across the country — including concerns aroundContinue reading “Parliamentary Petition: Strengthening Leaseholder Rights and Protections”
PR1 Rental Values Update – August 2024
Posted February 26, 2025 This post summarises advertised rental prices in the PR1 postcode area, based on data published by the Home.co.uk Property Search Engine. The figures are calculated daily from rental listings and reflect advertised rents rather than achieved lettings. Source:https://www.home.co.uk/for_rent/pr1/current_rents?location=pr1 Property Rents in PR1 by Number of Bedrooms Bedrooms Average Rent Median RentContinue reading “PR1 Rental Values Update – August 2024”
Building Safety Act 2022 – General Information
The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced a new regulatory framework for the design, construction, and ongoing management of certain residential buildings in England. The Act places enhanced duties on those responsible for higher-risk residential buildings and establishes the Building Safety Regulator, which oversees compliance with the new regime. Key aspects of the legislation include: WhetherContinue reading “Building Safety Act 2022 – General Information”
TPI Service Charge Index 2024
Posted February 26, 2025 The Property Institute (TPI) has published its Service Charge Index 2024, providing updated data on service charge costs across residential estates in England and Wales. According to the Index: The Index reports that service charge costs have increased over recent years, reflecting a range of contributing factors, including: In addition, managingContinue reading “TPI Service Charge Index 2024”
