Authors

Emma Thorne works at Grosvenor Systems, the UK-based property management software provider behind Propman. She focuses on helping property professionals stay ahead through industry insights, practical resources, and thought-leadership content.

Fred Alebiosu MTPI AssocRICS PgDip (Real Est) is a director of Ivystone Asset Management, an independent, RICS-regulated managing agent in London, with more than 15 years' experience in residential property and block management.

Giles Stratton is a Solicitor in the Landlord & Tenant team.

Giles first joined the Landlord & Tenant department as a Paralegal in 2022 and assisted the team on a range of matters including lease extensions, collective purchases of freehold, licences to alter, and licences to assign.

Giles completed trainee seats with the Residential Property team, in which he assisted with the conveyancing of a range of properties, and with our Private Client Team, where he assisted the team in succession planning, estate administration and LPAs. Giles sat his fourth and final seat with the Litigation team before qualifying in April 2026.

Giles studied History and Politics at the University of Nottingham, before studying at the University of Law in Reading, doing the GDL and later the LPC with MSc in Law, Business, and Management.

Graham Knight FCCA is Service Charge Partner at Knight Accountants and has 25 years’ experience in the sector. Knight Accountants supports managing agents, RMCs and RTMs nationwide with service charge accounts preparation and certification, statutory company accounts and company compliance.

Harry is Head of Business Development at ChargeGuru, bringing over 15 years of experience in high-level sales, infrastructure deployment, and strategic growth. With a career rooted in navigating complex stakeholder environments, from his early years in the automotive industry to leading wayleave acquisition for major telecommunications projects. Harry specializes in removing the friction points that stall large-scale urban innovation.

Prior to joining ChargeGuru, Harry led the Business Development team at Community Fibre, where he was instrumental in scaling digital infrastructure across London’s residential landscape. At ChargeGuru, he leverages this deep expertise in property-side negotiations to spearhead the Fully Funded Solution (FFS). This strategic initiative is designed to solve the "EV gap" for the property sector by providing end-to-end charging infrastructure at zero cost to freeholders and property managers. Harry is dedicated to future-proofing multi-unit dwellings, ensuring that sustainable at-home charging is accessible, scalable, and commercially viable for the modern property market.

Hasib is the Business Development Manager at ChargeGuru, where they focus on delivering fully-funded EV charging solutions for apartment blocks and office buildings. With five years of experience in the electric vehicle industry, Hasib has helped businesses transition their company fleets to e-mobility and now works closely with property professionals to provide infrastructure that enables residents and tenants to adopt electric vehicles with ease. Outside of work, Hasib enjoys playing football and long-distance running.