News & Updates

Contracts awarded, partnerships formed and company updates from Gebai Property Services.

Guide
3 August 2026

Aftercare Management for Volume Housebuilders: A Practical Guide

Managing aftercare across multiple active sites introduces coordination, reporting and quality challenges that smaller developers rarely face. Here is how to structure it effectively.

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Guide
30 July 2026

How to Choose a New Build Aftercare Contractor

Choosing the right aftercare contractor affects your purchaser experience, your warranty position and your reputation. Here is what to look for before you appoint.

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Guide
27 July 2026

Managing Customer Care During the New Build Defects Period

The defects period is when buyer satisfaction is won or lost. Here is how developers can manage communication, resolution and contractor performance to protect their reputation.

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Guide
23 July 2026

New Build Snagging: The Most Common Defects and How to Resolve Them

From paint finish failures to door adjustments and silicone voids — the defects that appear most frequently on new build snagging lists and how a good aftercare contractor resolves them.

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Guide
20 July 2026

The Defects Liability Period Explained: What Developers Need to Know

The defects liability period is one of the most operationally demanding phases of a new build development. Here is what it involves and how to manage it effectively.

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Guide
16 July 2026

How to Write a Maintenance Specification for Social Housing Contracts

A clear maintenance specification protects your organisation and gives contractors the brief they need to deliver. Here is what to include and why each element matters.

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Legislation
13 July 2026

Damp and Mould in Social Housing: Landlord Obligations Explained

The legal landscape around damp and mould has shifted significantly. Here is what social landlords are required to do and what effective maintenance response looks like.

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Guide
9 July 2026

What to Look for When Choosing a Housing Association Maintenance Contractor

Price is only one consideration when appointing a housing association maintenance contractor. Here is what else to assess — and what questions to ask.

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Guide
8 July 2026

Reactive vs Planned Maintenance for Social Housing: Which Is Right?

Reactive repairs keep tenants safe now. Planned maintenance keeps costs down long-term. Here is how housing associations can strike the right balance.

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Guide
8 July 2026

Reducing Void Turnaround Times: A Practical Guide for Housing Associations

Practical strategies for housing associations to cut void turnaround times — contractor selection, workflow, multi-trade coverage and why documentation matters.

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Guide
8 July 2026

Decent Homes Standard Compliance: A Maintenance Contractor's Checklist

A practical breakdown of the Decent Homes Standard for property managers — what it requires, what contractors need to deliver, and how to use it as a commissioning tool.

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Legislation
8 July 2026

Awaab's Law 2025: What Social Landlords Must Do Now

What Awaab's Law means in practice for housing associations — the timescales, obligations and how to ensure your maintenance response meets the new legal requirements.

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Guide
2 May 2026

Void Property Maintenance: What Housing Associations Should Expect From Their Contractor

Turnaround times, documentation requirements, multi-trade coverage and the questions worth asking before you commit to a contractor. A practical guide for HA property managers.

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Company Update
May 2026

Gebai Launches Dedicated Commercial Services Division

Gebai Property Services has formally launched its commercial-only division, focusing exclusively on housing associations, property developers and commercial landlords across Yorkshire. The move marks a strategic shift away from domestic work to serve the growing demand for reliable, accountable commercial contractors in the region.

New Service
May 2026

Insurance Repair Work Now Available Across Yorkshire

We are now offering a full insurance repair service for landlords, property managers and housing associations. Covering water damage, fire damage and full property reinstatement, all works are documented and carried out to insurer-agreed schedules.

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