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£7k fines per mistake: agents warned over hidden Renters' Rights exposure

Alto launches free Renters' Rights Risk Calculator as compliance gaps threaten to scale across portfolios

London, April 2026 — Estate and letting agents could be exposed to fines of up to £7,000 per breach under the Renters' Rights Act , rising to £40,000 for repeat offences, with many at risk of unknowingly breaching the new rules from 1st May.

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A Rough Guide to Exterior Design

While so many homeowners spend countless hours (and thousands upon thousands of pounds) lavishing their interiors, exterior design often gets overlooked when it comes to home renovation. A well-designed exterior, however, not only enhances curb appeal but also adds value to your property. It also creates that all-important strong first impression, which is vital if you’re looking to sell your...

Boost for the birds: Dandara's wood donation helps create up to 500 bird boxes

The Repair Café at Lambs Lane Primary School has benefited from a donation of wood from independent housebuilder Dandara, which will enable them to build up to 500 bird boxes for the local area.

The Repair Café at Lambs Lane Primary School is operated by a dedicated team of volunteers who run regular monthly sessions to repair broken household items in order to reduce landfill. The...

Dandara has been bee-sy supporting nature with donations to Bognor In Bloom

To celebrate World Bee Day and Gardening Week, local housebuilder Dandara has donated seed bombs and bee hotels to Bognor Regis In Bloom Working Group, close to its Fontwell Meadows development, as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening and provide nesting sites for bees.

With over 20,000 species of bee known worldwide*, World Bee Day serves to raise awareness of the importance...

Allison Homes South West secures second phase at popular High Moor View development in Winkleigh

Local housebuilder Allison Homes South West has acquired the second phase of its High Moor View development in Winkleigh. This phase will add an additional 75 new homes to the community, featuring 52 two, three and four-bedroom properties for private sale, along with 23 much-needed affordable homes for the community.

These homes will help meet the area's housing needs and encourage...

Whitby Hidden Impairments Support & Help receives a £1,500 donation from a local housebuilder

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes Yorkshire East , has donated £1,500 to Whitby Hidden Impairments Support & Help (WHISH) to support building confidence and improving mental wellbeing within those with hidden impairments.

Established in 2008, WHISH provides a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of those with conditions such as Autism, ADHD, and other hidden...

From house sharing to house hunting with London Living Rent

Though house sharing with a sibling in West London worked well for their finances, couple Gulden and Alessandro knew they needed more space, and fast.

Gulden explains, “we were sharing a two-bedroom private rental flat with my sister in North Acton and paying £1,700 rent between three of us. The rooms were quite small and both Alessandro and I work remotely most of the time. There...

Move-in ready show home now available for reservation in Buckinghamshire

Buyers hoping for an easy and stress-free move have to look no further than independent housebuilder Dandara’s Abbots Place development, where the show home is now available to reserve.

Located on a spacious corner plot, the house style, The Cranbourne, is a three-storey, five-bedroom home, offering ample space for families. The property also sells with all fittings and fixtures...

Last Few Homes Available at Dandara's Coastal Development in Deal

The final six properties are available at independent housebuilder Dandara’s Wingfield Place development in Deal, Kent, which is known as one of the best places to live in the UK*.Starting at £425,000, the semi-detached homes feature open-plan kitchen and living areas, modern exteriors and flooring and turf upgrades included.

Six of the seven properties are the house type The...

Housing Bees and Planting Trees: Dandara Donates Seed Bombs and Bee Hotels to Crowborough School

To celebrate World Bee Day and Gardening Week, local housebuilder Dandara has donated seed bombs and bee hotels to Ashdown Primary School, nearby its Pearmain Place and Braeburn Fields developments, as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening and provide nesting sites for bees.

With over 20,000 species of bee known worldwide*, World Bee Day serves to raise awareness of the...

Dandara Hits Home Run with Local Cricket Club

Independent housebuilder Dandara has continued its support for Walberton Cricket Club for the second consecutive year, donating £300 to the club, which is situated near their Fontwell Meadows development.

Walberton Cricket Club, established in 1869, has long been an integral part of the friendly, family-oriented village community. Over the years, the club has actively participated in...

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