12/06/2026
High Season in Cornwall – Is Your Apartment Development Prepared?
As Cornwall enters its vibrant summer season, residential developments often experience a substantial increase in occupancy from holidaymakers, short-term guests, and visiting residents. While this seasonal influx contributes significantly to the local economy and community, it can also place additional demands on shared facilities, communal spaces, and building operations.
To ensure developments remain safe, secure, and enjoyable for all residents and visitors, it is important to be mindful of several key considerations during periods of heightened occupancy:
* Security & Access Control
Ensuring entrance systems are used appropriately and communal access points remain secure at all times.
* Parking Management
Minimising disputes by respecting allocated spaces and ensuring visitors are aware of parking arrangements within the development.
* Waste & Recycling
Managing increased volumes of refuse and recycling responsibly to maintain clean, attractive, and well-presented communal areas.
* Fire Safety Compliance
Keeping corridors, stairwells, and designated escape routes free from luggage, bicycles, beach equipment, and other potential obstructions.
* Noise & Consideration for Neighbours
Promoting a respectful living environment by reducing disturbances associated with late arrivals, social gatherings, and unfamiliarity with community regulations.
* Maintenance & Upkeep
Recognising that increased use of lifts, entrances, corridors, and landscaped grounds may require additional care and attention throughout the season.
Whether you are a leaseholder, resident director, property owner, or holiday-let operator, a proactive and considerate approach plays an essential role in preserving the quality, safety, and character of your development.
At Silverkey Property Management, we encourage residents and owners to familiarise themselves with their development’s regulations and ensure that guests are fully informed of their responsibilities when using communal facilities and shared spaces. Clear communication and mutual respect help foster a positive environment for everyone who lives in, visits, or manages the building.
A Well-Managed Development Benefits Everyone
By working together to uphold high standards of safety, consideration, and community living, we can ensure that Cornwall’s residential developments continue to provide exceptional environments for permanent residents, visitors, and property owners alike throughout the busy holiday season.
