Authors

Welcome to our Authors page, where we celebrate the talented professionals who contribute to News on the Block. Here, you can explore dedicated profiles for each of our authors, featuring their name, job title, and company, alongside a short bio and professional headshot. Each profile also includes a complete list of the articles they've published, making it easy to discover their insights, expertise, and latest work.

If you are interested in contributing editorial content to News on the Block, please get in touch.

Hasib Rahmati

Hasib Rahmati

Business Development Manager | Raiden Charging UK Ltd T/A ChargeGuru

Hasib is the Business Development Manager at ChargeGuru, where they focus on delivering fully-funded EV charging solutions for apartment blocks and office buildings. With five years of experience in the electric vehicle industry, Hasib has helped businesses transition their company fleets to e-mobility and now works closely with property professionals to provide infrastructure that enables residents and tenants to adopt electric vehicles with ease. Outside of work, Hasib enjoys playing football and long-distance running.

Ian Hollins

Founder and Director | Clear Building Management

Iwalade Odio

Iwalade Odio

Marketing | Tudor Lodge Digital

Iwalade (Iwa) is a marketing specialist and journalist covering property and finance across the UK. She completed her MSc in Marketing two years ago from the University of Leicester.

Jack Seton

Jack Seton

Head of FlatGuard | Bridge Insurance Brokers

Jack Seton is an accomplished insurance professional with over two decades of industry experience. As Head of FlatGuard Insurance at Bridge Insurance Brokers Ltd, Jack has played a pivotal role in the company’s success, helping secure the title of ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ three times in 12 months.

In addition to his leadership role, Jack is the co-founder of Proper-Talk, a dynamic leasehold networking and panel discussion group that has rapidly gained momentum throughout 2024 and 2025. His contributions to the leasehold and property management sector were recently recognised with an 'Influencer' award in the 2024 PM50. With a passion for innovation and collaboration, Jack brings deep industry insight and practical expertise to every discussion, making him a sought-after speaker at events across the insurance and property sectors.

Jamie Willsdon

Jamie Willsdon

Group Director | Future Group

Jamie Willsdon is a co-founder of Future Group, a specialist contractor delivering practical, sustainable solutions for block and estate managers in the leasehold sector. With decades of hands-on experience in electrical engineering, he has a deep understanding of the challenges teams face on-site and has helped oversee the growth of six specialist divisions, giving him the expertise to lead complex projects from the ground up.

 

Jamie now leads the company’s EV division, Future EV Connected, offering a comprehensive service for residential blocks - from planning and design to installation, funding support, and ongoing maintenance of EV charging points. His extensive background in energy-saving solutions, renewables, and EV charging ensures that Future EV Connected delivers sustainable and compliant infrastructure tailored to the needs of property managers and leaseholders.

Jodie Fraser

Jodie Fraser

Managing Director | JMJ Asset Management

Jodie Fraser is the Managing Director at JMJ Asset Management, where she leads the company and oversees all aspects of its operations. With two decades of experience in the property sector, Jodie is passionate about raising standards, promoting professionalism, and improving the wellbeing of those working in property management. 

Alongside her work at JMJ, Jodie is the founder and host of the podcast Beyond Four Walls, which shines a light on the people behind property, exploring topics such as leadership, mental health, resilience, and personal growth.

Jodie is also a strong advocate for mental health awareness, women in business, and creating safer workplaces. She is the Chair of Trustees of the Hollie Gazzard Trust and works to champion respect and safety within the property industry.

Joe Mallon

Joe Mallon

Managing Director | JFM Block and Estate Management

Joe Mallon is the Managing Director of JFM Block & Estate Management and founder of The Block Coach, a new training and consultancy platform for the leasehold sector.

Starting his career in construction, Joe moved into block and estate management in his early twenties, working his way through two leading London firms before co-founding JFM in 2015 with his business partner, James Farrar. Under their joint leadership, JFM has grown into one of the sector’s most recognised success stories, a multi-award-winning, RICS-regulated firm known for its professionalism and consumer-focused service.

Joe’s latest venture, The Block Coach, aims to raise professional standards across the industry through accessible, high-quality training and consultancy. Its programmes are designed not only for new and experienced block managers, but also for contractors and professionals working alongside them, helping the whole sector better understand and work more effectively within residential block management.

Jonathan Achampong

Jonathan Achampong

Senior Associate | Wedlake Bell

Jonathan Channing

Jonathan Channing

Director | JC Property Consultancy

Jonathan is a property management consultant specialising in all matters ‘block management’. He works with RMCs and RTMs, managing agents, and talented suppliers to the industry. And to ensure he can consider issues from all angles, he is an RMC director twice over in London and Herts respectively. A fellow of the TPI and pro-bono Honorary Consultant to the FPRA, Jonathan enjoys a helicopter view of the sector and is in a strong position to assist and guide all stakeholders in making sustainably good decisions.

Jonathan Watts

Jonathan Watts

Operations Director | Brady Solicitors

Jordan Begg

Jordan Begg

Managing Director | Future Group

Jordan Begg is a co-founder of Future Group, a specialist contractor delivering practical, sustainable solutions for block and estate managers in the leasehold sector. With extensive hands-on experience in the electrical industry, he has a deep understanding of the challenges teams face on-site and has helped oversee the growth of six specialist divisions, giving him the expertise to lead complex projects from the ground up.

 

As Managing Director of the Lighting and Electrical division, Jordan oversees the delivery of energy-efficient lighting and control solutions for block and estate managers. His qualifications as a Qualified Supervisor for NIC-EIC Fixed Wire Testing and Inspections, along with additional credentials in emergency lighting, enable the division to meet the needs of residential block management, ensuring continued compliance and safety. Jordan's leadership has been instrumental in the division's growth, providing tailored, cost-effective lighting systems that significantly reduce energy and operational costs.

Joy Davies

Joy Davies

Director | Levels Property Management

© 2026 News On The Block. All rights reserved.

News on the Block is a trading name of Premier Property Media Ltd.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site you consent cookies.