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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.
From Cobwebs to Comfortable: How a Property Management Agency Transforms Buildings Through Planned Preventative Maintenance
As a leading UK property management agency, we take pride in restoring living spaces through proactive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), ensuring every property we manage meets the highest standards of comfort, compliance, and care. This proactive approach not only safeguards long-term building health but gives residents genuine peace of mind.
Approaching Halloween, we’re shining a light into the darker corners left behind by neglectful management and showing how a proactive approach transforms once-overlooked spaces into homes that people are proud to call their own.
Wellbeing at Work: Why It Matters at POD and Beyond
Discover how POD’s new Employee Wellbeing Committee is revolutionising property management by prioritising staff wellbeing, boosting engagement, and creating happier workplaces.
Case Study: How POD Stabilised Property Management Costs and Safety at Queen Mary’s Gate
Queen Mary’s Gate, a large residential estate in East London, faced serious safety and financial pressures following the discovery of combustible cladding. This case study outlines how POD took over from a previous managing agent and approached the situation through practical property management strategies to improve outcomes for residents and the estate.
Property Management for Housing Associations
Housing Associations are at the heart of delivering safe and secure homes - but managing buildings, shared ownership homes and satisfying regulatory requirements has become more complex. This is where POD can step in as a trusted partner to deliver property management for housing associations.
Leaseholder Reforms: Why the Government’s Transparency Plans May Miss the Bigger Picture
As part of ongoing leaseholder reforms, the Government has launched a new consultation, Strengthening Leaseholder Protections over Charges and Services, which closes on 26th September 2025. We spoke to our CEO, David Goldberg, on this.
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.
Signs You May Need a New Block Management Company
As a property developer, the success of your developments depend not only on the build quality but also on how well they are managed in the long term. The right block management company can enhance value, ensure compliance, and create a positive living environment for residents. The wrong one, however, can damage your reputation, and create ongoing frustrations for leaseholders and freeholders alike.
A Day in the Life of a Property Development Manager: From Fixed Term to Full-Time
Step into the rewarding, fast-paced world of property management through the eyes of a Development Manager. From light-hearted moments on-site to meaningful connections with residents, this behind-the-scenes look reveals the human side of managing homes, communities, and trust.
Understanding Greenfield and Brownfield Estates
Recently the conversation in both property development and estate management has shifted towards sustainable practices and long-term community value. At the heart of this transformation are two very different types of development land: greenfield estates and brownfield estates.
Here, we break down the differences between them, and how we approach managing these developments, particularly as brownfield becomes more central to the industry.
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.