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FirstPort announces Equistone Partners Europe as new investors
FirstPort has today announced Equistone Partners Europe Limited (“Equistone”) as their new investors. Following this change of ownership, FirstPort’s incumbent management team will remain invested in the business and continue…
Response to the Property Agents Working Group Report
Lord Best’s recommendations into the Regulation of Property Agents Working Group report were published this morning (see here). Nigel Howell, Chief Executive at FirstPort, said: “The significance of this report…
FirstPort launches Mental Health First Aiders
The first cohort of 40 volunteers who attended a two-day course to qualify as Mental Health First Aiders at FirstPort was announced during Mental Health Awareness Week. It is believed…
Top trio feature in Flat Living’s Property Management 50
Celebrating excellence in residential property management, Flat Living has launched their first-ever ‘Property Management 50’. We’re delighted to see three of our colleagues recognised in the property manager, industry influencer…
Congratulations to our ARMA Ace Awards 2019 winner – Coral Norton
The ARMA Ace awards celebrating professionalism in the property management sector were held last week. As you can see Coral was delighted to win the Service Charge Accountant of the…
Mark Hegarty appointed as Regional Manager for Large & Complex Developments
Based within property management company FirstPort’s Greater London region, Mark will be leading a team of Development and Property Managers from Heathrow to Dartford. He previously worked as an Area…
Heather Payne joins FirstPort as Chief Technology Officer
Residential property management company FirstPort has appointed Heather Payne as Chief Technology Officer. She will be responsible for FirstPort’s digital transformation programme. Nigel Howell, Chief Executive, FirstPort, said: “Unlocking the…
Celebrating our award-winning developments and employees
Nine FirstPort retirement developments and two Development Managers have been recognised as being ‘simply the best’ at the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) Awards 2019. Exemplary Development Managers FirstPort’s Diane MacGregor…
New Regional Manager for Large & Complex Developments announced
Cihan Gokensel joins FirstPort as Regional Manager for Large & Complex Developments. Based within property management company FirstPort’s eastern region, Cihan will be leading a team of Development and Property…
Where are we two years on from Grenfell?
Fire safety and the residents' voice. Dame Judith Hackitt, who led the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety in 2017, discussed the importance of resident engagement on fire…
