On 16th July 2026, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published its Government Response to the Plug-in Solar Consultation, alongside an Interim Product Specification for plug-in solar panels.
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For many property managers, managing agents, freeholders, and residents, lifts are an essential part of everyday life.
So, how can you tell whether your lift maintenance contractor is delivering the level of service your building deserves?
What does major works mean when it comes to lifts, and how do you tell whether your building needs a repair, a modernisation, or a full replacement?
In recent months, a recurring theme has emerged across the lift industry where lift projects are taking longer to get moving.
The UK Lift industry has seen significant changes driven by advancements in building regulations, sustainability goals, and the need to enhance accessibility and safety standards.
By fostering awareness and practising small acts of kindness, we can all contribute to a more positive, human-centred environment across the buildings we manage and occupy.
By promoting awareness, providing support, and embedding well-being into workplace culture, the lift sector can rise to the challenge.
A building that supports wellbeing is not only more pleasant to live in, but also easier to manage and more resilient over time.
The team at specialist property solicitors JB Leitch have followed the development of EV charging and the impacts for landlords and managing agents.