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…
The future of cyber security: Focus must be on tackling evolving cyber threats for property industry
By Liam O’Reilly – Head of Information Security at FirstPort Digital technology forms a crucial part of how many businesses, including those in property sector, operate. In property management especially,…
Mobilisation: Laying the foundations for happy homes through expert block management services
As soon as a developer engages with a block property manager, the work begins immediately. This approach ensures that the two parties are aligned to bring the developer’s vision to…
Health and safety: Engaging a workforce amid an evolving landscape
In an article originally published in News on the Block, Stephen Carbery, our Director of Health & Safety, explains how communication with colleagues is vital at a time of regulatory…
Property managers hold key to residents’ approval
In an article originally published in Property Week, Charles Lucas, our Business Development & Mobilisation Director, discusses why developers should involve property managers as early as possible to ensure a…
The Resident Director Survey 2023
Understanding the evolving requirements of managing a residential development, whilst ensuring residents have the reassurance of good financial planning, are among the key focus areas for Resident Directors in 2023,…
Back to the basics: Simplicity is key for effective property management
Our Head of Business Development, Karl Ardern, discusses why property managers must prioritise building knowledge, stay up to date with the latest industry trends, and collaborate with clients to deliver…
