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Episode 7: Mid-year Momentum: Mairead McErlean on a busy 2026 so far
Reflecting on six months of Built, Managed, Lived. and the key topics that have affected communal living since the turn of the year.
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Residential property management is entering a new era – and it’s about far more than commonhold
For anyone involved in residential property, it’s easy to focus on the headline reforms. Commonhold dominates the conversation, leasehold reform attracts the political attention, and building safety continues to evolve. But looking…
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Putting People at the Centre of Fire Safety by Patrick Heaney, Head of Technical Fire Safety
The latest fire safety reforms place people, and their ability to evacuate safely in an emergency, at the heart of building safety planning. Introduced in…
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The social value of Later Living Communities by Ed Cooper, Director
Later living is about far more than housing. It is about creating places where people can remain independent, connected and supported as their needs evolve.…
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Commonhold and Housing Associations: Why structural reform requires long term thinking
The conversation around commonhold is accelerating. As policymakers continue to explore the future of apartment ownership in England and Wales, commonhold is increasingly positioned as…
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Housing Policy Update: A View from the Front Line by Martin King
The recent King’s Speech contained few surprises for those working across the housing and residential property management sector. Many of the measures announced had already…
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Built, Managed, Lived: Energy, building safety and commonhold – reviewing a busy first half of 2026
The latest episode of the Built, Managed, Lived. podcast turns the tables on regular host Mairead McErlean, who takes the guest seat to reflect on a busy and eventful first half of 2026 for the residential…
Built, Managed, Lived: New podcast explores how commonhold stands to impact social housing
In the first video podcast of the Built, Managed, Lived. series, Mairead McErlean is joined by Adrian Shaw of L&Q and Kevin Dunleavy of The Guinness Partnership to explore how the…
Supporting customers through energy price changes
We know that many homeowners are concerned about the potential impact of rising energy costs. Recent global events, including the conflict in the Middle East,…
TPI report reveals impact of complex operating landscape on service charges
The Property Institute (TPI), has published its 2026 Service Charge Index, drawing on data from 13 managing agents – including FirstPort – to analyse trends in service charges across the…
The FirstPort Group surpasses £50,000 fundraising milestone for veteran’s charity
We are delighted to share that The FirstPort Group has raised over £50,000 in support of Tommy Club, marking a significant fundraising milestone since the charity partnership began in 2024. The fundraising total…
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Community Round Up: Supporting local causes, celebrating achievements and sharing special moments
A strong sense of community continues to thrive across FirstPort developments, with residents coming together in inspiring and meaningful ways. From creative knitting bees, half marathon fundraising and even Olympic celebrations, these…
FirstPort colleagues take on Ultra Challenge in support of veterans
Last weekend, a team of FirstPort colleagues – including Managing Director Martin King – joined hundreds of people from across the country to take on…
FirstPort Development Manager recognised for outstanding community impact
A FirstPort Development Manager has been recognised as part of the Mayor of West Lancashire’s annual awards for her outstanding contribution to the independent living…
Development Manager awarded 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…