The Fix: Exploring the future of property management

Renter (Reform) Bill: Pets, what's missing, and joining an ombudsman

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:39:03 GMT

Pets are an emotive topic for both renters and landlords alike. In this episode, our Head of Sales, Will Arrowsmith, talks to David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, about how the Renters (Reform) Bill will affect renters with pets, as well as what's surprisingly missing from the draft legislation.

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Rent increases and the role of the tribunal

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:28:51 GMT

The Renters (Reform) Bill looks to shake up the private renters sector with a ban on fixed-term tenancies. In this episode, our Head of Sales, Will Arrowsmith, talks to David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors, about what's going to be in their place, as well as some controversial changes to rent increases.

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Section 21 and Tenancy Reform

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:22:27 GMT

The biggest, and for many, the scariest change promised to the private renter sector by the upcoming Renters (Reform) Bill is the abolition of Section 21 evictions. In this episode, our Head of Sales, Will Arrowsmith, talks to David Smith, Partner at JMW Solicitors about what's happening and its potential impact.

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Nurturing contractor relationships

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:01:11 GMT

The shortage of contractors across the UK is an issue every block manager faces. Building positive relationships can be the difference between a well-maintained building and a fine for non-compliance. In this episode of our Conversations with the Experts series, Nigel Glen, Non-Executive Director, Emeria, Shelley Jacobs, Director, MLM Property Management, and Martin Perry, Director, West of England Estate Management recommend practical paths to improve communications, work respectfully and deliver better outcomes.

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The future of leadership in block management

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:46:00 GMT

It’s no secret that people are the heart of every business. But what does that mean for block managers? How can the industry recruit and retain talent that can deliver the future of the industry? In this episode of our Conversations with the Experts series, Nigel Glen, Non-Executive Director, Emeria, Shelley Jacobs, Director, MLM Property Management, and Martin Perry, Director, West of England Estate Management discuss the need for change and the potential for creating a resilient business.

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Avoiding the pitfalls of management agreements

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:19:49 GMT

Is the management agreement vital to your success, or just a one-and-done? In this episode of our Conversations with the Experts series, Nigel Glen, Non-Executive Director, Emeria, Shelley Jacobs, Director, MLM Property Management, and Martin Perry, Director, West of England Estate Management discuss pricing, client relationships, and delivering value.

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