Building Safety: ‘A bespoke approach to communication with residents is necessary’
Building safety regulations in the UK have undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Property managers, alongside the wider industry, have been tasked with navigating complex statutory changes which guarantee…
How is residential property management changing?
The property management sector is undergoing huge changes as legislation and regulations, and expectations of residential property management companies and customers, develop. Those responsible for buildings must now grapple with…
Partnering with a management company tailored to your building’s unique needs
For Resident Management Companies (RMCs) and Right to Manage (RTM) companies, it’s crucial to find the right property manager who can work collaboratively with Resident Directors to meet a building’s…
‘We must not overlook the basics of property management’
In an article originally published in Property Week, Mike Dowland, our UK Operations Director, discusses the importance of FirstPort's back-to-the-basics strategy. In today’s complex world, it’s easy for property managers…
Community Engagement: How Property Managers Can Promote Happy Neighbourhoods
Estate management extends far beyond standard property management services; it must be integrated into the community fabric. Jonny Holmes, Operations Director – Estates at FirstPort, explains the difference a specialist…
Reimagining retirement: Creating innovative living solutions for retirees
Gareth Cayford, Director of Retirement at The FirstPort Group, discusses how the focus on retirement living should be about enhancing existing developments to support residents and Right to Manage (RTM)…
Lift Maintenance: Managing the Operation of 3,800 lifts
By Alex Powell, Technical Manager, The FirstPort Group Most people don’t spend much time thinking about lifts, which only shows how reliable they are when properly maintained. In the developments…
Choosing the right professional property management company for your development vs self-management
When you buy a managed property, you pay for the communal areas of that property to be looked after, ensuring your home is well-maintained, safe and always in the best…
Mobilisation: How property managers can ensure continuity and happy homes
In an article originally published in News on the Block, Charles Lucas, our Business Development & Mobilisation Director, discusses how property managers support Resident Management Companies to ensure the mobilisation…
How community can enrich lives on our doorstep and beyond
In an article originally published in News on the Block, we discuss the importance of establishing a true sense of community at resident managed developments. Living in a happy home…
