When a boiler breaks down in the middle of winter, or a pipe bursts at 2am, it isn’t just inconvenient - it’s expensive, disruptive, and damaging to tenant relationships. These emergencies highlight a simple truth in property management: reactive maintenance is a cost trap, and preventive maintenance is the way out. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between the two approaches, why reactive maintenance costs far more than you might think, and how landlords and mana

When the lights go out, your emergency lighting is what guides people safely out of the building. It is not something most people think about day to day, but in an emergency it can make the difference between a safe evacuation and chaos. That is why regular emergency lighting testing is not optional. It is a legal requirement.   The Legal and Compliance Obligations In the UK, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a duty on employers, landlords and managing ag