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Episode 9: Energy Explained: Bills, Procurement and Consumer Choices
Exploring the challenges facing consumers, communal energy procurement and the future of the UK energy market.
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Britain’s energy squeeze: 18 million households fear rising bills as winter costs threaten to approach £2,000
New FirstPort-commissioned YouGov research reveals the financial decisions facing UK households, while energy industry experts warn that global market volatility and the hidden costs of powering residential buildings could add further pressure.…
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London’s next development challenge: Why what happens after completion matters more than ever
Planning reform, building safety, energy regulation and greater homeowner protection are changing the economics of residential development. For London’s developers, the next competitive advantage may…
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Listed and Historic buildings: What it really takes to manage London’s Heritage Buildings
“People don’t build in that style anymore,” says Alice Duggan, Associate Director at FirstPort London. It’s a simple observation, but it explains most of what…
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Beyond fundraising: How charity partnerships can strengthen communities and unlock talent.
The most successful charity partnerships are about more than raising money. At their best, they bring people together around a shared cause, create opportunities for…
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Later living is no longer a niche housing product. It’s national infrastructure.
Britain has a later living problem. But it isn’t the one most people think. The challenge isn’t simply that we’re building too few retirement communities. Nor is it that older people…
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Built, Managed, Lived.: Understanding the UK energy market and what it means for consumers
Energy remains one of the most pressing concerns for UK households. A recent YouGov poll, commissioned by FirstPort, found that 60% of respondents are concerned about affording their energy bills over the…
FirstPort Quarterly Service Update – Q3 2026
FirstPort has published its Q3 2026 Quarterly Service Update, providing customers, stakeholders and clients with an overview of key developments, service improvements and business performance…
Britain’s energy squeeze: FirstPort poll reveals how households are bracing for higher energy costs this winter
More than a third of UK adults say they will be forced to cut back on everyday spending to afford rising energy bills, according to…
Keeping residents informed on energy costs
With energy bills expected to rise later this year, affordability remains a key concern for households across the UK. As a result, many residents will…
My Home Customer Portal Upgrade
Customers are now receiving an UPGRADED My Home experience — our online portal that allows customers to manage their bills and account details. The redesign…
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Scotland’s housing ambitions: Are current systems equipped to deliver?
A housing emergency cannot be solved by ambition alone. It requires a system capable of delivering homes at the pace and scale Scotland needs. In 2023, Argyll and Bute Council became the…
Growing with the Community: From Gym Assistant to Development Manager
Not many people can say they’ve built an 18-year career with the company they joined as a teenager. For Development Manager Rhys Brown, what started…
Community round up: BBQ’s, garden parties and summer activities across FirstPort communities
As the summer has come to an end, we are looking back on the different ways FirstPort communities made the most of the summer months,…
The importance of first aid training for property managers
Most of us attend first aid training hoping that we’d never need to use it. But for FirstPort Development Manager Katie Garland, the training made all the difference when Andy, a resident at the retirement development she manages in Shaftesbury, collapsed in…
FirstPort Property Manager among Dorset representatives at Royal visit
FirstPort Property Manager Dawn Toop was selected among a group of Dorset representatives to meet Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their…
Community Round-Up: Celebrations, fundraising and staying safe across FirstPort developments
A thriving sense of community continues to grow across FirstPort developments, with residents connecting and coming together in ways that are both memorable and uplifting.…