In recent years, government initiatives regarding the property market have been focused on giving more power and stability to tenants.

Nick Freeth, Managing Director at Retirement Homesearch looks at the pitfalls to avoid with equity release.

Dame Judith Hackitt discussed the importance of resident engagement on fire safety at FirstPort’s Fire Safety and Residents’ Voice seminar.

We’ve all seen a young person sleeping in a doorway but what’s the best way to help them? Our corporate charity partner Centrepoint has been supporting homeless young people since 1969.

Kavita Bharti, Legal Adviser at LEASE explains the regulations surrounding property management and the potential for reform.

Nygel Scourfield, Managing Director of FirstPort Property Services shares his opinion about finding the right property manager.

The Communities Secretary’s announcement that he is to set up a new Housing Complaints Resolution Service was welcomed by FirstPort.

Jaclyn Thorburn, explains how the new training programme from ARMA is designed to attract, develop, grow and retain talent in the industry.

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline how we can build a healthy community and how you can handle neighbour disputes.

Darren Waitson, CEO and Founder at Nirvana Maintenance looks at how good neighbours can create great communities.

Welcome to the JM2 Social Series, an insight into life at JM2.

Since last time around, we have had Christmas, The Winter Solstice, Hanuka, Kwanzaa, Mardi Gras and more festive holidays.

Rachel Waller, Associate at Bishop & Sewell looks at determining the prospects of success.

areth Lomax, Director of Ardent Lift Consultancy gives his predictions for 2019.

Belinda Thorpe, Managing Director of Residentsline looks at what we can expect in 2019. 

Darren Waitson, CEO and Founder at Nirvana Maintenance looks at kickstarting your year to meet your property management goals.

Ian Hollins, Director of Clear Building Management gazes into his crystal ball to see what 2019 may bring.

Nigel Howell, CEO of FirstPort provides his predictions for the year ahead, such as 2019 will be year of change for the Leasehold system.

Rachel Waller, Associate Solicitor at Bishop & Sewell, looks at privacy rights and obligations, such as General Data Protection Regulation.

I have had the pleasure to work alongside some of the most interesting PropTech startups around and learn about the property industry.

Aleš Špetič, CEO and Founder of Klevio looks at how simple technologies can save managing agents time, money and stress.

Paul Robertson from 1st Sure explores technology and buildings, explains some of its implications in respect of insurance.

Ailsa Burkimsher from Haines Watts Service Charge, looks at the issues with technology, banking and fraud.

Peter McCabe from Clear Building Management sets out some ideas for how IT can be effectively harnessed for your development.

This month Belinda Thorpe from Residentsline introduces PropTech and what this could potentially mean for block management.

We all hear a lot about affordable housing, safe communities and new innovative developments, but can it be achieved?

People living in North Somerset apartments with a view of the sea need to ensure landlords or managing agents make proper damage provision.

Mark Chick is Partner and Head of the Landlord & Tenant team at Bishop & Sewell, Mark is recognised as a leading UK authority in this sector.

The long awaited outcome of the Government Consultation on ‘Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market’ was published in April.

Post the tragic events at Grenfell last year many insurers have remained unusually quiet on the topics of fire safety in blocks of flats.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, the government commissioned an independent review into Building Regulations.

Louie Burns, Managing Director of Leasehold Solutions, has called on the Queen to end her support for the UK’s feudal leasehold system.

ALEP, the professional body for leasehold practitioners, is predicting major changes in the sector during 2018.

For me, watching the debate unfold on the regulation of managing agents is a case of déjà vu. That is because I have seen it all before.

The 2017 ARMA Benchmarking Survey is now open. Complete your Survey today – join other ARMA members who have done so already. 

If you manage flats, you will have thought about insulation. If not, the tragedy at Grenfell Tower will have surely grabbed your attention.

Property Management and Asset Management are seen as two different areas of the property sector, writes John Ward.

In the light of the horrific fire in West London in June, it is time to overhaul the fire assessment regime for flats.

Further to the recent cyber-attacks, we are grateful to Adler Insurance Brokers Ltd and Equilibrium Security for the following advice.

In May we saw disturbing events, such as the cyber-attack using ransomware that crippled the operation of many hospital trusts.

The Conservative and Labour party manifestos published recently include policies to reform certain leasehold practices.

The 2016 ARMA Benchmarking Survey results have now been published and reports for participants are available to download.

As the father of a young child, I’ve found myself doing lots, from singing nursery rhymes to crawling on all fours with the little one.

Paul Robertson, Managing Director of Midway Insurance and 1st Sure Flats tells of his recent experience of cybercrime.

At the time of writing, Prime Minister Mrs May has just announced her plan and it appears it’s going to be a hard Brexit.

In my role as a property manager, whilst the smart phone really has revolutionised productivity, it is definitely a double edged sword.

Developers and property managers need to truly understand what residents are looking for and create communities that they want to live in.

A team of intrepid Surveyors from Earl Kendrick have cycled the 54 miles from London to Brighton to raise money for charity.

Paul Robertson provides some important advice to think about before you arrive on site following a major incident.

The UK voted to Brexit, ending a 43 year relationship with Europe and leaving the UK in a state of uncertainty.

Karen Bright from Bishop & Sewell looks at the recent increase in short term holiday renting in cities and towns in England.

Almost 70% of people would like new build properties to be better equipped for modern living, according to a survey commissioned by Sky.

Various issues have been highlighted according to the findings of the first-ever independent national survey of the sector.

Communicating with residents isn’t always easy, especially when don’t speak the same language. Alan Walker explains more.

It’s no surprise to find that some areas of the housing agenda are getting more attention than others, so are leaseholders being left behind?

This guidance is to help businesses develop their policies and procedures effectively and proportionately to safeguard their risks.

It was poetry for my eyes to read that the British economist Lord Nicholas Stern was advocating a low carbon future as the only option.

The gardener in our block was recently replaced, so I contacted him and he told me that he was not prepared to pay the managing agent 10% of his bill.

Looking for an investment property? Then make sure you get an independent valuation, says Graham Balchin.

We have served a Section 13 notice on our landlord and have not received a counter-notice, what can we do?

Many people may have heard or used the term ‘expert witness’ but how many are actually sure what an expert witness is or what they do.

I am in the process of commissioning a fire risk assessment. What will I get for my money and how much should I expect to pay?

Your lease is a contract between the freeholder (normally called the landlord) and each of the lessees having their own contract.

FPRA has been working with The British Property Federation and many others, to try and get the Water Bill amended.

There is much contradictory information on the web that suggests that we can’t charge admin fees unless they’re specified in the lease.

For about 10 years, I have taken the responsibility of the accounts and more. I wondered what choice I have to resign from all this.

Tortington Manor is now a development of residential apartments and house – all leasehold- and is set in 17 acres of woodland and gardens.