For property managers, the challenge lies in ensuring these buildings remain fit for modern living while preserving the features that make them special.
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Strong communication lays the groundwork for successful property management, particularly when it involves managing a new build development.
One of the most significant changes has been the level of specialist expertise now embedded in the delivery of major works projects.
The government’s draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, published in January 2026, is designed to reinvigorate commonhold and make it the default tenure for new flats.
Ultimately, design and management must work together. Homes should not simply provide accommodation but support the way people live.
Clear governance, defined safety responsibilities and better-informed homeowners will all be essential to ensuring that commonhold can operate effectively.
From play areas to green spaces and wildflower meadows, these communal features all contribute to how a community feels and functions.
In an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny and rising expectations around building safety, demonstrating compliance is no longer a periodic exercise.
The FirstPort Group is reshaping how it supports residents through a clearer, more transparent approach to customer service.
The FirstPort Group has partnered with the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).