Jodie Fraser

Jodie Fraser, CEO & Founder at Fraser Allen Estate Management is a seasoned expert in the field of block management, is proud to announce her podcast "Beyond Four Walls," a groundbreaking podcast series that highlights the invaluable contributions of female voices in the industry. This thought-provoking podcast featuring insightful interviews, expert advice, and captivating stories from renowned professionals, including Emily Gray, Shelley Jacobs, Lisa Walker, and Alice Cadfan-Lewis. With a commitment to

In the face of escalating climate change, governments worldwide are taking decisive steps to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of global warming.  The Net Zero Government Target has emerged as a pivotal strategy, aiming to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with the equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere.  This ambitious goal has far-reaching implications for various sectors of society, including the housing market, particularly lease

Introduction The concept of inclusivity extends beyond mere accommodation; it involves creating environments that allow all individuals, regardless of their abilities, to fully participate and engage with their surroundings just as non-disabled people do. The difference is that this may just take a little more thought an effort, but the result of this, can be truly life changing, allowing that individual to live a fully independent life. We must remember that accessibility refers to how easy it is for eve

Block Managers rely on their contractors, and a communal cleaner is no exception.   Communal cleaning companies can offer several benefits to a community or shared living space and with so much back of forth, especially in larger developments, it is important that you employ the right time, for the right block.  Clean and hygienic environment: A communal cleaner ensures regular cleaning and maintenance of shared spaces, promoting cleanliness and hygiene. This helps prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt,

QUESTION I live on the first floor of an apartment building. My neighbours above and below me are constantly playing loud music after 11pm at night. I have previously reported this to the property management company and they asked me to try to speak to the neighbour myself to resolve the issue. I live alone and do not feel comfortable approaching them about the noise by myself.  It is almost every evening. Is there anything else I can do or what would be the best course of action?   ANSWER Within residen

Have you or your staff ever felt scared, afraid or threatened when going out and about in their working day? I know I have and I know my team have too – and that’s a difficult thing to deal with. Did you know that I have invested in the safety of my team – and myself – using the Hollie Guard Extra app? Why? Because in our business sector, as with many, lone workers are often out late at night, and they can feel threatened when faced with aggressive or threatening clients or even random people as they try

Compassionate management involves a focus on relationships through careful listening to, understanding, empathising with and supporting other people, enabling those we work with to feel valued, respected and cared for.   How do Fraser Allen manage compassionately?  We empathise with our clients and residents and seek to understand the challenges they face.   It is important to be committed to supporting others to cope with and respond successfully to challenges within the industry.  Although compassionate

As soon as I heard about the Hollie Gazzard Trust, I immediately knew that I had to reach out.   Aged just 20 years old, Hollie Gazzard was murdered at her place of work, in Gloucester on February 18th 2014, by her boyfriend, after months of obsessive behaviour, jealousy, and harassment. Whilst it must still be painful to talk about how his daughter sadly lost her life, her father, Nick Gazzard recognises the importance of raising awareness so that other abusive relationships can be recognised and stopped