As autumn falls upon us, now’s a good time to take look at our guide on condensation and mould growth. You’ll find details on the causes of these common property issues, alongside some straightforward cures.

In most cases, the solution for misty windows is ventilating and heating your home properly. Condensation occurs when water vapour in the air turns to liquid (condenses) on a cold surface. Besides windows, water droplets are also typically found on walls, tiles, concrete floors and the exterior of toilet cisterns. Gateway’s property guide explains why condensation happens and, as a consequence of condensation, mould grows. You’ll also find a range of practical solutions, from opening the windows during ironing to keeping lids of pans when cooking and making sure you run the heating for at least a three-hour block at a time.

Smartphones, tablets, wearable tech… Smart devices are all around us today, shaping our lives. When it comes to where we live, are we any closer to the science-fiction image of a seamlessly connected home?

Over 65 years ago, ‘The Happylife Home’ was already in the head of author, Ray Bradbury. His 1950 short story ‘The World the Children Made’ (republished a year later as ‘The Veldt’) was filled with machines that carried out every domestic task. Today, as we ask ‘Siri’ and instruct ‘Alexa’, voice-controlled devices provide a glimpse of tomorrow’s home. What is the future here? Gateway takes a look at what some leading experts think.

As Chief Operating Officer of Gateway Property Management, Christina Williamson brings over two decades’ experience in leasehold management to our clients and customers. Her interest in property began when working for the University of East London, sourcing student accommodation. Christina takes time out from her busy schedule to answer some questions about herself and the company.

At Gateway Property Management, we’re busy introducing further software modules to our dedicated management system. This will include a new Tenant Portal, where customers can make online payments at any time for added convenience. As a group, we will continue to invest in technology to enhance the level of service we offer and deliver cost-effective solutions. More news on this to follow.

Over decades, Gateway has built close working relationships with several of the UK’s leading housebuilders, as well as many regional and local developers.

Gateway supports from the outset of a property development onwards, from lease structures to sales, lettings and day-to-day property management. As specialist, independent investors in freeholds, we manage every property within the group, looking after the interests of customers and safeguarding developer reputations. We also train front-line sales teams on service charge obligations, advise on a range of property related legal matters and can even take care of residential lettings through Gateway Residential. In addition, developers benefit from our network of property investors.