Insights
What is shaping the future of property factoring?
Property factoring is undergoing significant change. Resident expectations are rising, regulation is evolving, and technology is opening up new ways of working. At SG Property Management, we are…
Lessons for commonhold: how Scotland makes homeownership work
Scotland has a long-established approach to homeownership — one where owners hold outright title to their properties and share legal responsibility for communal areas through…
Commonhold reform in England and Wales: insights from the sector
The proposed move from leasehold to commonhold is one of the most significant changes to residential property ownership in England and Wales in decades. While…
How regulation is reshaping property factoring
Episode 5 of the Built, Managed, Lived. podcast features The FirstPort Group’s Managing Director, Martin King, talking about what genuine leadership looks like in a…
How communal spaces are redefining what community means
Communal areas — whether green spaces, play areas or wildflower meadows — do more than fill the gaps between buildings. They define how a development…
News
A new Scottish Parliament and what it means for housing policy
Scotland’s Holyrood election on 7 May 2026 returned a Parliament with no overall majority for any single party. While the SNP remained the largest party,…
Building safety in Scotland: where things stand following recent legislation
Scotland’s approach to building safety has evolved significantly over the past two years, with a series of legislative milestones creating a clearer framework for assessing,…
Energy price changes: how we’re supporting customers
We understand that rising energy costs are a concern for many homeowners. Ongoing global events are putting pressure on energy prices across the UK, and…
Built, Managed, Lived.: A podcast series exploring residential living
The FirstPort Group has launched a podcast series bringing together residents, policymakers, developers, engineers and industry experts to explore how homes are designed, run and…
TPI publishes its 2026 Service Charge Index
The Property Institute (TPI) has published its 2026 Service Charge Index, drawing on data from 13 managing agents — including FirstPort — to analyse service…
Blog
Understanding property factoring in Scotland
For most flats and modern housing developments in Scotland, the shared parts of the development will be managed by a property factor. What is a…
How to switch property factors in Scotland: A simple guide for homeowners
Owners of flats or properties in shared developments in Scotland typically have a property factor responsible for maintaining common areas. This includes organising maintenance, coordinating…