Built, Managed, Lived.

Mairead McErlean reflects on the first six months of 2026, including the key legislative and regulatory developments shaping communal living. Mairead also shares her outlook for the months ahead, and insight into her career and role as FirstPort’s Head of Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs.

FirstPort’s Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Mairead McErlean is joined by Adrian Shaw of L&Q and Kevin Dunleavy of The Guinness Partnership to explore how the introduction of commonhold could reshape the management of social housing.

Martin King gives his take on the future of the property management sector, including the role regulation will play in raising standards, transparency and accountability across the industry, plus the importance of staying ahead of regulatory change and continuing to invest in the skills and capabilities needed to deliver consistently high standards.

The newest episode of the Built, Managed, Lived. podcast takes a clear look at upcoming changes to Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (Residential PEEPs) and what they mean for residents. Featuring fire safety experts Patrick Heaney, Andy Frankum and Dean Dixon, the discussion covers the new evacuation planning requirements coming into force and why resident engagement is vital to sup...

Mairead McErlean, Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs at FirstPort sits down with resident director Peter Scott and leasehold expert Shabnam Ali-Khan, to discuss what commonhold could mean for flat owners. They discuss how the model promises transparency and control, but will also rely on owner engagement and participation to ensure the model works in practice.

Director of FirstPort South West, Jonny Holmes, sits down with Nick Mason from Taunton Rugby Club to explore how local organisations shape and strengthen community life. Reflecting on the club’s experience during the 2025 floods, they discuss the powerful support shown by residents and businesses, and what truly cultivates community spirit through care, connection, and collaboration.

In this episode, Mairead McErlean, Head of Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, speaks with Stuart Wilcox, Head of Critical Infrastructure, and Jeremy, Vice-Chair of the Capital East Phase II Residents’ Association. Together, they discuss the impact of the new heat network regulations introduced under the Energy Act and what it means for consumers.