Posts by Ben Gallizzi

Property management software is finally getting its due in the lettings industry. Providing letting agents with the opportunity to cut costs, streamline their processes and boost service levels,...

We love AgentOS, formerly known as LetMC, - it's one of our favourite property management systems, as cited in our blog and in our Property Management Software Buyer's Guide. Here's a brief guide to...

We love MRI Software - it's one of our favourite property management systems, as cited in our blog and in our Property Management Software Buyer's Guide. Here's a brief guide to its features and...

We know that the proptech industry is full of start-ups all purporting to do the same thing, and it can be difficult for any one company to stand out. We wouldn’t say that we need any help in...

Although it’s rarely found in occupied properties, legionella (a bacteria found in standing water) can have nasty consequences for tenants, exacerbating underlying breathing and health issues and...

Damp and mould may start out small – a dark patch on the wallpaper or a wet window frame – but this gruesome twosome can end up causing huge problems for both tenants and landlords, especially at...

Block management is an industry in flux - various legislative and political pressures have been placed on it, and it's difficult to see where it might go in the future.

They say that prevention is better than a cure and that’s definitely the case when it comes to damp and mould. Although there are many ways to treat damp and mould once it develops, it’s far easier...

Under Section 3(2) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, landlords are legally required to keep their properties free from health hazards and one of these hazards listed is legionella. But what...

When it comes to maintenance and repairs, staying compliant (and within the bounds of the law) can be a contentious issue. Most of the rules around repairs are based on the interpretation of laws and...

Becoming a landlord for the first time can be a daunting business. If you’ve done your sums properly, the rental returns on the property should make it worthwhile - but when you’re just starting out,...

When it comes to maintenance and repairs, choosing the right contractors is vital. It’s not just a matter of contractors representing your brand; it’s also a matter of compliance because if things go...

While figures have not yet been released, it’s thought that thousands of landlords have been affected by the implementation of Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, which forced properties with an EPC...