Fire safety in 2026: a practical guide for block management teams
Fire safety can feel like a moving target—different building types, different duty-holders, different contractors, and a steady stream of “have we got the right paperwork?”. The good news is, most of what keeps residents safe (and keeps your client protected) comes down to a few repeatable habits—clear responsibilities, routine checks, tidy records, and prompt follow-through. […]
The Renters’ Rights Act: what it means for blocks, landlords and managing agents
If you manage residential blocks (or advise landlords who own flats within them), the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is one of those changes that won’t just affect “tenancy agreements” — it will reshape day-to-day expectations around ending tenancies, handling rent changes, managing complaints, and proving standards. The Act received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, […]
Awaab’s Law: a practical guide for block management teams
If you manage residential blocks, you’ll know damp, mould and “urgent” repairs have a habit of turning into long, messy timelines—especially where responsibility is split between leaseholders, freeholders, managing agents, contractors and (sometimes) a social landlord within a mixed-tenure building. Awaab’s Law changes the tone of the conversation in England’s social rented sector by putting […]
Service charges: what’s changing (and how block managers can stay ahead)
Service charges have become one of the most sensitive issues in residential block management. Costs have risen sharply in recent years, and leaseholders are increasingly frustrated by charges that feel hard to understand, hard to compare, and even harder to challenge. The direction of travel from government is clear: more transparency, more standardisation, and fewer […]
Building Safety Act basics: a practical guide for block managers
If you manage residential blocks, the Building Safety Act 2022 can sound like something that only matters for “very tall buildings” or “big social landlords”. In reality, it’s reshaping day-to-day expectations around records, accountability, resident engagement, and how fire and structural risks are managed—especially for higher-rise stock. This is a plain-English guide to what matters […]
The Golden Thread made simple: what block managers need to know
If you manage residential blocks, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Golden Thread” used like everyone already knows what it means. In plain English, it’s simply this: a reliable, up-to-date digital record of building safety information that can be found quickly and trusted when it matters. It’s a legal requirement for those involved with higher-risk buildings—including […]