This month, our contributors explore maintenance, repairs and cleaning for blocks of flats and apartments – from caring for listed and historic buildings to setting aside funds for future works and making the most of limited budgets.

In the News!

  • If you’re looking for an opportunity to get glammed up, have fun with work colleagues or friends and support a good cause… Our Charity Dinner returns this year, and we’re going all out with The Hollies: A Night at the Awards! Friday 28th November 2025.
  • FirstPort, one of the UK’s leading property management companies, has published its first Quarterly Service Update. The report reinforces the company’s commitment to driving greater transparency and accountability across the sector.
  • A substantial four storey Grade II listed investment property in Gloucester is up for sale in Bond Wolfe’s October auction with a guide price of £565,000.

Featured Articles

Whether your building is Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II listed (or simply part of a local conservation area) the article from Residentsline Insurance will help you understand the permissions required, the risks of non-compliance and the importance of using appropriate materials and contractors to preserve character.

Fire safety in residential buildings relies on strong compartmentation and effective fire engineering. Learn more in the article brought to you by the team at 4Site Consulting.

The team at Ardent Lift Consultancy look in-depth at what levels of maintenance exist in the UK lift industry.

Recent months have provided perhaps one of the most eventful periods in recent memory for the property management industry. In her article, Lauren Walker, Associate at JB Leitch looks at some of the key developments around building safety and their implications.

Last year, property management company The FirstPort Group launched its first AI-powered smart buildings platform, transforming how residential buildings are managed and maintained. Find out more about their expansion plans.

When it comes to managing a block or estate, maintenance is often seen as the dull, unglamorous side of the job, as Jodie Fraser explains in her article.

In their article, the team at Placekeeper look at the hidden value of clean communal spaces.

The team at Manage Your Block look at the importance of sinking funds, how to plan realistic contributions and how to communicate their value to leaseholders so you can avoid disputes and ensure financial stability for your block.

In their article, the team at London Flats Insurance explores the most common structural issues seen in older buildings, how to spot early warning signs and when to seek professional advice.

For many Residents’ Management Company (RMC) directors, balancing the books is a constant. Rising construction costs, economic uncertainty and unexpected issues can put pressure on even the most carefully planned budgets. Learn more in the article from Block in a Box.

While car parks might not be the most glamorous part of a residential block, they are vital to resident satisfaction. They are one of the most frequently used and most easily overlooked assets under a Residents’ Management Company’s (RMCs) care, as discussed in the article written by the team at Flat Living Insurance.

Read all of these articles and more, in the latest edition of Flat Living Magazine.