Commonhold and Housing Associations: Why structural reform requires long term thinking
The conversation around commonhold is accelerating. As policymakers continue to explore the future of apartment ownership in England and Wales, commonhold is increasingly positioned as the long-term successor to leasehold. For many…
Leadership, regulation and the future of property management
In this episode of Built, Managed, Lived., Martin King sets out a clear perspective on the direction of the property management sector, and the role responsible operators…
Driving community pride through sustainable property management
From play areas to green spaces and wildflower meadows, these communal features all contribute to how a community feels and functions. That’s why they must…
Why residential emergency evacuation planning matters more than ever
From 6 April 2026, new regulations in England will require responsible persons in certain higher-risk residential buildings to take reasonable steps to identify residents who…
Commonhold’s real test is not the law. It is whether people are ready to make it work
As commonhold moves back to the centre of the housing reform debate, it is tempting to frame the issue as a simple choice between an…
Commonhold and private estate reform: turning policy ambition into practical reality
The government’s proposed shift away from leasehold flats towards commonhold represents one of the most significant structural changes to residential property ownership in England and…