A simple guide to residential block management
Covering everything from maintaining the building and communal areas to keeping accounts up to date; block management requires specialist knowledge and experience. Here, we take a look at what residential…
The differences between leasehold and freehold property
It’s important for property owners, and those looking to purchase a property, to know the difference between freehold and leasehold properties. Here we take a look at the key differences…
Prioritising sustainability key for property managers
In an article originally published in Property Week, Christian Phipps, our first Sustainability Manager, discusses how the industry can make a significant and lasting contribution to the environmental sustainability agenda.…
How Property Managers, Resident Management Companies and Right to Manage Companies look after a development
Residential block management can be confusing, as several stakeholders can play a part in the management of a development. In this article, we discover who is responsible for different areas…
The Role of a Resident Director
Becoming a Resident Director is a big responsibility to undertake, but by doing so you help shape the running of your development and actively play a part in the future…
The Resident Director Survey 2022
A year on since our first Resident Direct Survey Report was commissioned, the property landscape continues to be an interesting, sometimes challenging, space for Resident Directors. The residential sector is…
Property predictions for property management 2022
FirstPort’s Chief Executive, Nigel Howell, looks at top property trends that are set to make big waves in 2022. Technology will be vital to customer experience. Technology underpins the way…
Managing suppliers: A Q&A guide for Resident Directors
We’re continuously working hard to maintain high standards across every corner of our business. Working with the right external suppliers is central to this, which is why we have dedicated…
Taking it online: How technology can drive connections between property managers and residents
Our Chief Operating Officer, David Young discusses how technology can drive connections between property managers and residents, and help bring communities together. When managing residential properties, it is important to…
Customers come first for today’s property managers
In an article published on Property Week, FirstPort Business Development Director, Charles Lucas reflects on his three decades in the residential property sector, looking at how the industry has evolved…
