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Our team of experts is here to provide you with the latest insights, news, and trends in the industry. Discover how POD unlocks the secrets of exceptional property management.
How Resident Feedback on Trustpilot Drives Smarter Property Management at POD
Discover how resident reviews on Trustpilot help us at POD Management, a leading property management company, improve service, build trust, and deliver better living experiences.
The Benefits of Early Appointment of Your Property Management Company
At POD, we believe that early engagement with a reputable property management company is absolutely pivotal to the longevity of your development. Here, we explore why onboarding your managing agent well in advance leads to long-term success, higher resident satisfaction, and a better reputation for developers.
“The service charge on my two-bed flat is way more compared to my friend’s one in the building next door: Why?”
At POD, we are often asked why the service charge to a particular customer is different to that of a seemingly comparable property elsewhere. Whilst it might seem like an easy comparison, unfortunately, you are not comparing ‘apples with apples.’
Even when two buildings look similar from the outside, the way service charges are calculated can differ quite significantly. Here’s why.
Commonhold Developments: First-Hand Insight on the Future of Property Ownership
Although commonhold has been part of UK law since 2002, it still remains an unfamiliar concept to many. Marco, one of our Finance Mobilisation Systems Managers here at POD, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the table. As a homeowner living in a commonhold development in Portugal, Marco provides real, first-hand insight into a system that may soon become mainstream in the UK.
The Cost of Neglecting Fire Door Inspections
We explore the financial, legal, and safety impacts of inadequate fire door inspections. Learn how small oversights can lead to major consequences and get practical tips to keep your building compliant and safe.
How Generative AI Can Help Power the Future of Property Management
Generative AI is redefining what’s possible, and in our opinion, it could really streamline key processes within the property management industry specifically. Here, we discuss.
POD Management Discuss: The Importance of Transparency
Many property managing agents will refer to themselves as ‘transparent’, but when it comes to fees, what does this really mean?
How the New Biodiversity Net Gain Legislation Affects Developers & Managing Agents
We explore the reasons why meeting the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement is important beyond compliance, the benefits it can have to developers, and the responsibility of the managing agent.
What Does a Good Building Managing Agent Look Like to a Developer?
At POD Management, we know what makes a successful building managing agent and developer relationship because we have spent years in the field building these partnerships and achieving amazing results for our clients first-hand.
How New Build Developments Benefit Local Communities
Explore the various ways new build developments benefit local communities and the impact it brings. It highlights key advantages such as job creation, economic boosts and support for community projects.
The Power of a Great Team for Block Management in London
Selecting the right team is imperative for effective property management; a skilled and receptive team can affect the operation of a development significantly. However, for us, it’s not just about finding individuals with the right skillsets, but also those who embody our POD values: being supportive, meticulous, dedicated, and smart.
POD’s Resident Led Approach to Service Charge
It’s no secret that the topic of service charge can be a contentious conversation. The property management industry often comes under scrutiny for confusion around residential service charge and what it entails. If a management firm isn’t implementing high levels of communication, residents can feel a disconnect between what they’re paying and what work they’re seeing done, with little transparency or control over the decision-making process.