<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[FirstPoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[FirstPoint]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:42:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7 Mistakes You're Making with In-House Property Management (and How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Property Management Operations  Property management requires execution. In-house departments often face operational friction. Errors in management impact revenue. Errors in management impact reputation. Professional standards ensure growth. FirstPoint Management operates property management for UK estate agencies. We handle administration. We handle coordination. We handle communication. Your agency retains the client relationship. We execute the work.  1. Non-Standardized Tenant Screening ...]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/7-mistakes-you-re-making-with-in-house-property-management-and-how-to-fix-them-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3ffcb673b1177c8bf30</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/h5TFd0EsR6C.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Restructure Your Pre-Tenancy Payment Process Under the 2026 Rent Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulatory Change: Renters’ Rights Act 2026 The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 introduces changes to pre-tenancy payments. Section 9 of the Act prohibits rent payments before the execution of a tenancy agreement. Landlords and agents must not accept rent before the contract is signed. This regulation applies to new tenancies starting from 1 May 2026. Compliance is mandatory for all UK estate agencies. FirstPoint manages the transition. FirstPoint manages the administration. FirstPoint manages the...]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/how-to-restructure-your-pre-tenancy-payment-process-under-the-2026-rent-rules-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3fdcaeb8c9a25074527</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/51beqCbX6wV.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to White Label Lettings Management: Everything You Need to Succeed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHITE LABEL LETTINGS MANAGEMENT  Estate agencies require property management. Management requires staff. Staff require training. Training requires time. FirstPoint Management provides white label property management. You retain the agency brand. You retain the landlord relationship. FirstPoint Management performs the tasks. FirstPoint Management manages the administration.  THE CORE MODEL  White label property management functions as an extension of the agency. The agency name remains on all...]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-white-label-lettings-management-everything-you-need-to-succeed-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3fc5c421b820219afe1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Ecq3vNZfdF8.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Quick-Start Guide to Audit Trails: How to Prove Service and Avoid £7,000 Fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compliance Requirements  The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 establishes financial penalties for property management failures. Local authorities possess the power to issue civil penalty notices. A fine of £7,000 applies to specific breaches of landlord duties. Documentation serves as the primary method to prevent these penalties. Digital audit trails provide evidence of service. Judges in possession hearings require clear records. Failure to provide mandatory information by set deadlines triggers a...]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/your-quick-start-guide-to-audit-trails-how-to-prove-service-and-avoid-7-000-fines-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3fb661479e527e15566</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/yyINgBa2Abr.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Mistakes You’re Making with Renters’ Rights Act Compliance (and How to Fix Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compliance Requirements  Compliance with the Renters’ Rights Act 2026 is mandatory for estate agencies. Failure to meet standards results in financial penalties. The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 dictates operational procedures for tenancies in the UK. Agencies must update internal systems to align with new legal frameworks. FirstPoint provides property management services for UK estate agencies. Services include tenancy administration and compliance monitoring. Updates regarding the Renters’...]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/7-mistakes-you-re-making-with-renters-rights-act-compliance-and-how-to-fix-them-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3fbc549c55b35aded76</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/q97awdnT34v.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-House vs Outsourced Property Management: Which Is Better for Your Agency’s Bottom Line?]]></title><description><![CDATA[PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE  Property management requires infrastructure. Agencies maintain property management infrastructure. Infrastructure involves costs. Costs impact the bottom line. Decisions regarding infrastructure impact agency revenue. This report compares in-house property management infrastructure with outsourced property management infrastructure.  IN-HOUSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: OPERATIONAL COSTS  In-house property management requires staff. Staff require recruitment....]]></description><link>https://www.firstpoint-management.co.uk/post/in-house-vs-outsourced-property-management-which-is-better-for-your-agency-s-bottom-line-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a50d3f9c549c55b35aded6f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:14:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/https://cdn.marblism.com/Lsm7XIkNLgZ.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Pippa Baillie-White</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>