Future-Proofing Skills in Block Management: Our Guide with News on the Block


The block management sector is evolving fast, and so are the skills required to thrive in it. From rising compliance demands and sustainability targets to smarter tech, tighter margins, and more diverse communities, the role of a managing agent today looks very different from five years ago.

In our latest NOTB Guide, published in partnership with News on the Block, we explore what it takes to skill-proof your team, not just to meet today’s challenges, but to stay ahead of tomorrow’s.

Read the full guide on News on the Block:

A Guide to Future-Ready Managing Agents

We cover:

  • Embracing tech without losing the human touch
  • Keeping pace with changing compliance and legislative pressures
  • Embedding sustainability as a core competency
  • Developing commercial and strategic financial thinking
  • Fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
  • Putting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) into action — beyond box-ticking

Whether you're scaling your team, reviewing training plans, or considering future leadership, this piece is designed to help you benchmark and rethink how your business is preparing its people.

News on the Block is the UK’s leading publication dedicated to residential leasehold and block management. Since 1998, it has provided essential news, expert commentary, legal updates, and industry insights for property managers, landlords, managing agents, and leaseholders. Alongside its well-respected magazine and digital platform, News on the Block hosts events, awards, and training designed to support and connect professionals across the sector.