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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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Family friendly living at The Farringdon, Whalley Manor

Following reports naming Lancashire as the best place for families to live in the UK, the Ribble Valley development by L&Q, in partnership with Lovell, has seen an influx in demand for family homes. Whalley manor, Whalley, has experienced a surge in sales, particularly for the three- and four-bedroom homes at the development*.

Amid this popularity, L&Q and Lovell have...

Ready, Set, Grow: Dandara donates gardening kits to local care home in Braintree

In celebration of Gardening Week, hosted from Monday 29th April to Sunday 5th May 2024, independent housebuilder Dandara has donated three gardening equipment kits to Aspen Grange care home as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening.

This year’s gardening week theme, ‘Knowledge is Flower’ aims to raise awareness of the difference that gardening can make in the lives of everyone,...

BTR Suburban Communities: growing demand but an absence of policy by Andrew Jones, Group Director, Corporate Lettings & Build to Rent, Leaders Romans Group (LRG)

The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is growing exponentially: recent figures from the British Property Federation (BPF) reveal that the number of completed BTR homes rose by 19% during 2021, reaching a new high of 72,668 units per annum.

Initially, the BTR model was designed to appeal primarily to London-based professionals of the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts. But recently regional growth...

The increasing demand for ‘beauty’ in design and how this very subjective term can realistically be applied in planning by Nigel Booen, Director of Design, Boyer

The revised NPPF states that 'beauty' will now be, ‘Part of the social objectives of the planning system as a whole’; ‘One of the key objectives for large new housing schemes’, and ‘Fundamental to what the planning and development process should achieve’.

But what is 'beauty' in the context of planning, who should determine what is beautiful, and how?

The issue came to the...

Looking ahead to the future of healthcare development by Sarah Cox – Partner, Carter Jonas (Leeds)

The climate crisis is a potential health crisis. And yet healthcare, if only due to the substantial construction, transport and heating / air condition emissions that such a large organisation generates, is a not insignificant contributor to climate change. The NHS, according to its own sources, is responsible for 5% of the UK’s carbon emissions. As the then former of NHS England admitted,...

Unlock Your Dream Home with Dandara's Affordability Event in Biddenham

Independent housebuilder Dandara is hosting an event to help buyers understand their affordability on the 11th May from 10am-5pm, at its Saxon Park development in Biddenham.

The event is tailored to assist buyers at various stages of their homebuying journey, whether looking for their first property or purchasing their forever home. On hand will be a mortgage expert from Mortgage...

Hawkhurst House Care Home Seed Bomb donation

Ready, Set, Grow: Dandara donates seed bombs to local care home

In celebration of Gardening Week, hosted from Monday 29th April to Sunday 5th May, independent housebuilder Dandara has donated four seed bomb kits to Hawkhurst House Care Home as part of its campaign to celebrate gardening.

This year’s gardening week theme, ‘Knowledge is Flower’, aims to raise awareness of the difference that gardening can make in the lives of everyone, helping to...

The Fallow house type exterior at Old Durham Gate

First Look: Barratt Homes launches two Show Homes at new Durham development

Barratt Homes North East has launched its very first Show Homes at brand new development in Durham, Old Durham Gate.

Old Durham Gate from Barratt Homes, which will offer a collection of two, three, four and five bedroom homes, has opened the doors to two of Show Homes, to demonstrate the quality of the house types that will be available on the new development.

The first Show...

Second award win for sought after Bedfordshire development

Independent housebuilder Dandara has once again been honoured with a highly regarded award from Premier Guarantee, the UK’s leading warranty advisor, for its Saxon Park development in Biddenham, Bedfordshire.

For the second consecutive time, Dandara has been awarded with a ‘Quality Recognition Award’ at the development of 249 homes. The award recognises exceptional workmanship,...

Upscaling Mediterranean Living: Island Blue Cyprus Unveils The King Residences

Imagine waking up in Paphos, a beautiful seaside haven with stunning blue flag beaches and a charming harbour promenade, to the whispers of ancient history. Sunlight streams through your window, and the sparkling Mediterranean shimmers just a breath away. This isn't a dream; it's the everyday reality at The King Residences, the latest masterpiece by the award-winning developer Island Blue...

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