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…
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,…
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…
The purpose of Resident Management Companies
Although it’s a big responsibility, having everything in place to make sure a development is looked after, clean, and safe, is reassuring for the residents. Here we explore the roles…
A simple guide to Right to Manage Companies
As a professional managing agent, from time to time we hear from leaseholders who would like more of a say in how their development is run. Homeowner-led property management options…
