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5 ways automation is transforming repairs and maintenance management

Automation is everywhere. You see it on the tube, on your phone, and in your email inbox. It works quietly in the background, making your life easier. That’s why 87% of businesses have accelerated their investment in automation. It’s transforming...

Jessica Olley
By Jessica Olley
Pet Ownership in UK Rental Properties: Navigating the Upcoming...

As the UK anticipates the second reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill, one significant aspect that has garnered attention is the status of pets and pet owners' rights in rental properties. The...

Hiring in block management: Where is the next generation of block...

The future of block management can seem bleak – staff turnover is high, and people are leaving the profession. A recent report by ARMA & IRPM showed less than half see themselves staying in the...

Insider perspectives: Time and block management

Unlocking the secrets to efficient time and block management is no small feat for block managers. With a myriad of responsibilities ranging from tending to urgent matters to maintaining client...

Block management is beautiful: Why experts want to change how we talk...

A housing crisis, the rising cost of living, building safety scandals, and an unstable market — current events have come together to give the property industry a bit of a PR problem. With so much...

Alto integration opens door to controlled automation

Alto, the leading cloud-based software for estate agents, now integrates fully with Fixflo, the market-leading repairs and maintenance management system.

How one lettings agency grew 82% in just three years with Fixflo’s...

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is a vital and unavoidable part of a letting agent’s week. Doing it manually can take hours, but by automating PPM you can win your time back and put it towards...

Block management in summer: How to keep your property safe in the sun

Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but for block managers, it comes with a whole host of new responsibilities. With hot weather comes an increased presence of pests, such as birds and Japanese...

Embracing efficiency: why automation and planned maintenance are best...

There’s a lot of talk about ChatGPT and concerns about process automation. Property managers might feel defensive about changes to their jobs and the potential impact of advancing technologies....

Can updating your standard block management agreement simplify your...

As a property manager, you know that effective management agreements are crucial for maximising profitability. These agreements define the relationship between you and your clients and set clear...

Renters (Reform) Bill published

Promised in 2019, the Renters (Reform) Bill has finally been published by the Government. Aimed at creating a fairer private rental sector, the Bill includes sweeping changes to tenants’ rights,...

How Fixflo's Video Maintenance Solution helped Haslams save landlords...

On 22 March 2023, Help me Fix, a video maintenance solution provider for Fixflo's Contractor Marketplace, ran a webinar with Haslams, a South England estate agency, to find out how they run a bespoke...

Agency fine horror stories: how you can avoid becoming a victim

This isn’t Camp Crystal Lake and there’s no man in a hockey mask chasing after you, but agency fines for non-compliance with building standards are just as scary and, unlike Jason Voorhees, very real.