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Episode 5: Martin King on leadership, regulation and the future of property management
Martin King on how regulation will shape property management and why investing in people and skills is vital to maintaining high standards.
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Leadership, regulation and the future of property management
In this episode of Built, Managed, Lived., Martin King sets out a clear perspective on the direction of the property management sector, and the role responsible operators must play within it. As Martin notes,…
Driving community pride through sustainable property management
From play areas to green spaces and wildflower meadows, these communal features all contribute to how a community feels and functions. That’s why they must…
Why residential emergency evacuation planning matters more than ever
From 6 April 2026, new regulations in England will require responsible persons in certain higher-risk residential buildings to take reasonable steps to identify residents who…
Commonhold’s real test is not the law. It is whether people are ready to make it work
As commonhold moves back to the centre of the housing reform debate, it is tempting to frame the issue as a simple choice between an…
Commonhold and private estate reform: turning policy ambition into practical reality
The government’s proposed shift away from leasehold flats towards commonhold represents one of the most significant structural changes to residential property ownership in England and…
News
Built, Managed, Lived.: Martin King on leadership, regulation and the future of property management
In the latest episode of the Built, Managed, Lived podcast, our Managing Director, Martin King shares his perspective on the direction of the property management sector, highlighting regulation as a positive and necessary evolution. The episode also explores how…
FirstPort colleagues recognised as Unsung Heroes
We’re proud to celebrate four of our colleagues who have been recognised as Unsung Heroes in the News on the Block and Jackson Sims Recruitment’s Unsung Heroes Awards 2026. Now…
Latest podcast episode explores why residential emergency evacuation planning matters more than ever
The latest episode of the Built, Managed, Lived. podcast explores the upcoming changes to Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs) and what they mean…
New podcast episode highlights how homeowners will be crucial to the success of commonhold
The latest episode of the Built, Managed, Lived. podcast explores the expectations that will be placed on homeowners, in order to ensure commonhold succeeds in practice. In this episode, Commonhold: The Resident…
Latest podcast episode explores the importance of community
The second episode of our podcast series, Built, Managed, Lived. is now available, exploring what cultivates community spirit, and how residents, companies and organisations can influence and…
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From Victorian gasworks to concert hall: King’s Cross landmark hosts launch of new London orchestra
Once part of London’s industrial landscape and now a recognised feature of the King’s Cross regeneration, Gasholders London added another chapter to its story by hosting a classical concert last week to…
FirstPort Development Manager recognised for work to empower community
FirstPort Development Manager Monica Meister has been recognised for her inspiring work championing and empowering women through her Suffolk-based networking platform, i-woman. FirstPort Development Manager Monica Meister has been recognised for her inspiring work championing and empowering women through her Suffolk-based networking platform, i-woman. Last month, Monica received…
A community built over 40 years: Homeross House celebrates milestone anniversary
Residents and staff at Homeross House in Edinburgh came together last month to celebrate a major milestone – the 40th anniversary of the retirement development. Around 75 residents attended an afternoon tea to mark the occasion, sharing stories from…
Easter traditions continue across FirstPort developments
It has been a busy Easter across our FirstPort developments, as residents took part in the Easter festivities – from scavenger hunts to Easter egg donations to local food banks. Residents at FirstPort’s Eden Court retirement development welcomed the Easter season…
Community Round Up: Landmark birthdays, charity fundraisers and community activities
At FirstPort developments across the country, the warm sense of community continues to shine through – from marking special birthdays, charity events and book clubs to celebrations as a community. These special…
FirstPort colleagues join The Great Tommy Sleep Out this March
Colleagues from across The FirstPort Group have been stepping out of their comfort zones this month to raise funds for vulnerable veterans across the UK as part of The Great…