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Strategy · 2 min read

The Estate Operations Stack: What to Centralize First

A practical ordering for centralizing estate operations so residents, committees, and agents share the same facts.

Maintenance · 2 min read

The Maintenance Loop: From Report to Resolution Without Losing the Thread

Build a workflow residents can see and contractors can follow, from the first report to the final sign-off.

Major Works · 2 min read

Major Works Communication: Set Expectations Before the Invoice

How to structure major works updates so residents understand scope, costs, and timelines early.

Transition · 2 min read

Switching Managing Agents: A 90-Day Transition Plan

A clear, resident-first transition plan that protects service continuity and preserves data.

Governance · 1 min read

AGM Elections Without the Drama: A Simple, Defensible Process

A lightweight election process that keeps participation high and disputes low.

Engagement · 2 min read

Participation Fatigue: How to Get More Than the Same Three Volunteers

Ways to increase resident participation without burning out the committee.

Operations · 2 min read

Committee Handover Playbook: Preserve Institutional Memory

A practical handover process that keeps knowledge in the building, not in inboxes.

Community · 2 min read

A Privacy-First Resident Directory That People Actually Use

How to build a resident directory that helps neighbors connect without oversharing.

Finance & Trust · 2 min read

Service Charge Transparency: A Playbook for Resident Trust

Make service charges understandable, defensible, and visible without drowning in spreadsheets.

Right to Manage · 2 min read

Right to Manage Readiness Checklist: Before You Serve Notice

A practical checklist for eligibility, participation, and documentation before starting RTM.