October 21, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Emerging Trends in Property Management: Preparing for 2027

The property management landscape is evolving rapidly. As we look toward 2027, housing providers, boards, and property managers face changing resident expectations, rising costs, new technologies, regulatory pressures, and growing operational challenges.

This IHM Chat Session will explore the key trends shaping property management in 2027, including:

• Resident expectations: Wellness-focused amenities, pet-friendly communities, convenience, sustainability, and stronger community connections.
• Technology & AI: How artificial intelligence, property technology, automation, smart buildings, and digital services are transforming everyday operations and resident experiences.
• Risk & financial pressures: Rising insurance costs, aging infrastructure, data-driven planning, cybersecurity, labour shortages, and contractor availability.
• Industry change: Consolidation, amalgamations, expanding regulations, and the growing need for professional expertise and strategic planning.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of how these trends may affect their communities and what housing professionals can do today to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2027.

Join us for a forward-looking discussion on the future of property management and the changing needs of the communities we serve.

Session Fee

IHM Members – Free
Non-Members – $25.00

Online Registration

Presenter

Jimmy Mellor, FIHM

Property Management Consultant
President, Institute of Housing Management (IHM)

 

 

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