Jessica Olley

Posts by Jessica Olley

Jessica is an avid writer with experience in B2B and B2C communications. Outside of creating copy, she enjoys cosy video-games and spending time with her hairless sphynx cat, Neo.

Work smart, not hard: Three things automation should be doing for...

Automation is changing the game for professionals across all industries, and the property sector is no exception. Sophisticated new automation tools provide block managers with ways to save time,...

3 ways proactive maintenance can save you money

Proactive thinking has all kinds of benefits for block managers, not least the amount of money you can save your clients by avoiding unnecessary callouts and costly repairs.

Metrics that matter: the key figures Block Managers should be...

Block management is all about keeping your eye on the ball. Sometimes, it can feel like there are ten balls, and while you're focusing on catching one, another is just about to hit the floor. 

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New minimum EPC rating: why you should engage homeowners now

The UK Government has committed to reaching net zero by 2050 — to achieve this goal, all new flat lettings in England and Wales will need to be EPC-rated C in less than three years (and all current...

Professionalising block management: How to future-proof your career

Building a career in block management is as challenging as it is rewarding. As a block manager, you enjoy a people-facing role with the freedom to grow and learn over time. But if you want to manage...

Andrew Marshall and AMRP: A Fixflo success story

Embracing the latest technology is one of the more effective ways to get ahead in the property industry. North-Eastern letting agent, AMRP, is a prime example of how the right software can help take...

What is PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance)?

We know how valuable your property is to you. Letting agents need to keep properties running optimally in order to maintain their value and keep tenants happy. Without proper maintenance, it is easy...

Winning the race to net zero: Top tips on improving the energy...

The UK Government has vowed to reach net zero by 2050. Houses and homes make up 15% of the country's carbon emissions, meaning property professionals must embrace the latest technology to meet this...

How antisocial behaviour threatens your HMO license

Letting agents and property managers frequently loose their HMO licenses for failing to manage tenants’ antisocial behaviour (ASB). As a condition of the license, you are responsible for managing any...

Women pioneering property management: an interview with Sam Massey

Becoming an industry leader means changing the way things are done for the better. 

Samantha Massey FRICS FIRPM has been in the property industry since 2003. Having started out as a Property Manager,...

What the new energy price cap means for block managers

The Government has taken urgent action in a bid to tackle the ongoing national energy crisis. The £2,500 average price cap is designed to protect ordinary consumers from the rising wholesale cost of...

Energy cap increase: How to help your residents this winter

The latest rise in energy prices has put increased pressure on renters across the UK. Combining astronomical energy bills with a nationwide cost of living crisis has made for a precarious situation...

How will energy cost increases affect block managers?

The latest energy price cap increase has put pressure on professionals across the property industry. With the new Prime Minister announcing an average cap of £2,500, block managers in the UK are now...