The recently updated BS EN 81-76:2025 standard brings these priorities into sharper focus, especially where lift safety and emergency preparedness are concerned.
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The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 will come into force on the 6th April 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Act is certainly ‘one to watch’ for 2026 as the impact of these changes filter into the wider property market.
The risk of harm increases when those responsible for safety are unaware of hazards or unsure of how to control them.
Fire safety and health and safety compliance are often discussed most loudly after something has gone wrong.
Many blocks of flats across the country are still living through a period of cladding remediation.
With the right balance between energy saving and safety, residents can stay warm, safe and keep their homes in good condition.
Many blocks have invested heavily in cladding remediation, balcony replacement and improved fire-safety features recently.
A well-run block works best when maintenance is planed around the seasons. Here we will be outlining the benefits of a planned approach to maintenance.
Property management company The FirstPort Group, which manages over 100 heat networks across the UK, has set up a dedicated Energy Team.