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Episode 8: Inside the evolving world of later living
Exploring the benefits, challenges and future of independent later living communities.
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The next evolution of Later Living: Why experience, flexibility and community will define the sector
The UK’s later living sector is entering a period of profound change. For years, much of the conversation has centred on one question: how do we encourage more people to move? It…
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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…
Building safety doesn’t stop at 18 metres – why we need a more risk-based approach
Significant progress has been made in putting building safety at the heart of housing policy since the Grenfell tragedy. The focus on high-rise buildings has…
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Navigating regulatory change across the UK
Mairead McErlean, Head of Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at FirstPort, explores how building safety reforms and leasehold changes are continuing to transform residential property…
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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…
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Built, Managed, Lived: Inside the evolving world of later living
The latest episode of Built, Managed, Lived. explores how later living communities are helping older people maintain independence, build social connections and access support when they need it. Joining the discussion are host Mairead McErlean, Head of Legal Compliance and…
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…
One year on: FirstPort’s Quarterly Service Update – Q2 2026
The FirstPort Group has released its Quarterly Service Update for Q2 2026, continuing its commitment to greater transparency and customer-first service delivery across the business. This quarter…
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…
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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 visit to Blandford Forum last week. Dawn…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…