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One in every 1,067 homes across the UK experiences an electrical fire over a five year period according to new data collected by Fusion Electrical. 

Security incidents and property-related problems at vacant commercial buildings have cost landlords almost £50,000 on average over the past year.

Principle Estate Management is setting its sights on increasing its presence on the South Coast after opening its first office in the region.

Sheffield-based block management company Horizon Management has been appointed to manage 347 apartments across five residential buildings in Sheffield and Merseyside, after leaseholders at both developments exercised their statutory Right to Manage (RTM).

Many managing agents and property owners are beginning to see a change in insurance premiums after several challenging years. In some cases, renewals are becoming more affordable as market conditions soften.

When something goes wrong in a building, a resident’s first thought isn't to think about the systems and processes behind it, they want things fixed quickly and efficiently.   

For many property managers, utility management has evolved from a routine administrative function into one of the most demanding aspects of portfolio management. Rising energy costs, increasingly complex supplier relationships, changing regulations, billing disputes and the growing expectation for greater transparency have all combined to place significant pressure on already stretched management teams.

The Team at 4site Consulting explains how embracing the Golden Thread can help property professionals strengthen compliance, improve record keeping and enhance building safety. 

Most conversations about AI in property start with the technology, hunt for a problem to solve, then rush to deploy — even when the data bedrock isn't fit for purpose.

Residential property management has changed considerably in recent years. Transparency has improved, compliance obligations have expanded and residents have greater access to information than ever before. Yet despite these changes, one topic continues to dominate discussions across developments of all sizes: service charges.

When an RMC or RTM appoints a managing agent, its directors will usually examine the management fee, proposed property manager, inspection frequency, experience of similar buildings and, increasingly, building safety capability.

Property management has never been a profession for those who shy away from difficult conversations. We deal with complex legislation, major works, service charges, building safety, financial management and, perhaps most importantly, people. We understand that when issues affect someone’s home, emotions can run high and complaints are part of the job.