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Look to Scotland for lessons on English property reform
Roger Bodden, Regional Manager for FirstPort in Scotland As reform of the residential sector continues to gather pace in Westminster, policymakers would do well to look north of the border…
Delivering Customer Centricity in Residential Property
In our latest briefing paper, we explore the need for customer centricity in the residential property sector. Andrew McMillan leads the discussion based on his 28 years at John Lewis…
A culture of openness: Government is leaving nowhere to hide on building safety
The Government’s consultation on building safety reform closes this week. It takes forward Dame Judith Hackitt’s proposes for clear roles and responsibilities in building and fire safety, with a new…
The changing role of the property manager
To many, residential property management is perceived as simply looking after the communal areas of a development. But driven by rapid change in the property market, increasing consumer expectations and…
Maximising PropTech’s Potential in Residential Property (Part 2)
Part two of our PropTech briefing paper is out now and continues the discussion around its impact on the residential property sector. How do we utilise technology to build more…
Maximising PropTech’s Potential in Residential Property (Part 1)
In our latest briefing paper we explore the impact of PropTech on the residential property sector. PropTech represents probably the greatest opportunity for our sector at the moment. Spencer Kelly, presenter…
Property management insight is the key to effective Build to Rent design
As the UK Build to Rent market grows, architects and interior designers are relishing creating places that hundreds of customers will call home. But designers’ plans don’t always sync with…
Fire safety and the residents’ voice
In our latest briefing paper we discuss the importance of resident engagement on fire safety matters. Grenfell has changed residential building safety forever. Dame Judith Hackitt, who led the Independent…
Does more pressure need to be put on the government to increase funding to reduce homelessness?
Two of our Class of 2018/2019 Graduates, Jameela Allen and Usman Zaman, explore the need for increased government funding to reduce homelessness. Sometimes it is easy to feel disconnected from…
In Build-To-Rent Developments, Pampering Shouldn’t Interfere With Practicality
In an article published on BISNOW, FirstPort Business Development Manager, Jeremy Ogborne asks if the amenities arms race we’re seeing of swimming pools, fine dining and concierge services to attract…
