{"id":3639,"date":"2025-09-29T11:14:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/?page_id=3639"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T14:34:16","slug":"transparency-accountability-and-response","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/about-us\/transparency-accountability-and-response\/","title":{"rendered":"Transparency, accountability and response times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Our customers rightly expect a seamless approach to communication. They want to be able to access information quickly online and have various options for contacting their managing agent. We\u2019re committed to meeting these expectations by strengthening our communication channels and making it easier for customers to stay informed. While property management can involve complex issues and coordination with third parties, we\u2019re focused on providing clear updates and realistic timelines to ensure any issues are resolved as quickly and as transparently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-sidebar-heading\">Our commitment to customers<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stagger-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><strong>Redefining our strategy and putting customer satisfaction at the core.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This has included localising teams, investing in new systems and processes, enabling customer feedback and a dedication to resolving queries as quickly as possible&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><strong><strong>Giving customers quick access to information around the clock.<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We have invested in improving and relaunching our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/my-home\/\">My Home<\/a>\u2019 digital platform, giving residents immediate access to relevant information about their property, providing a faster means of communicating queries and keeping them updated on progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since its relaunch in April 2024, over half of our customers have now signed up to My Home, with thousands logging in every day to access development news, make payments and view account information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are investing further in the platform to provide more user capability and information around service charges and financial information which we know is important to our customers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Bringing customer service centres back to the UK.<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In early 2025, we re-established all FirstPort customer service teams in the UK to reflect our new localised focus. Teams are based regionally, supporting our local property managers and fostering a closer relationship with our customers. By providing customers with self-serve information on My Home and with more queries being resolved at the first point of contact, more customers are finding what they need quickly and easily, which has reduced the number of calls we receive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Focusing on faster resolution.<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We want to deliver a greater consistency of service, allowing issues to be triaged and resolved quicker. Our new approach is helping customers get the support they need promptly and efficiently. It has not only improved the speed at which we acknowledge queries, but we\u2019ve also seen a rise in the number of queries being resolved at the first point of contact.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>Listening to customers\u2019 priorities.<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We care about what our residents think about the service they receive. To reflect that we\u2019re actively asking our customers what they want from us \u2013 and introducing new ways for them to provide feedback. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-sidebar-heading\">Complaints &amp; redress<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stagger-fade-up is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In cases where service issues are escalated to a complaint, our objective is to resolve the problem in a way that meets the needs of all parties, which may include residents, their neighbours, ourselves and the building freeholder. Typically, our focus is on seeking to address the root cause of an issue and to fix it. Where an agreement cannot be reached, cases may progress to an independent review. This is usually carried out by The Property Ombudsman, or in some circumstances by the Building Safety Regulator or the Energy Ombudsman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about our complaints procedure, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/help-support\/complaints-procedure\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-1400x1050.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Conquest Tower Web\" class=\"wp-image-3945 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-1400x1050.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-800x600.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-150x113.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-1536x1152.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-2048x1536.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-400x300.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.firstport.co.uk\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/09\/Conquest-Tower-web-1440x1080.jpg.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our customers rightly expect a seamless approach to communication. They want to be able to access information quickly online and have various options for contacting their managing agent. We\u2019re committed to meeting these expectations by strengthening our communication channels and making it easier for customers to stay informed. 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