Embracing efficiency: why automation and planned maintenance are best friends

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...

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,...

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...

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.

From drones and smart meters to automated communications — the world of property management technology is moving at a dizzying speed. What are the latest developments? What should property...

In late March, The Telegraph reported rumours within the UK Government that the current requirement for private landlords to ensure their properties have an Energy Performance Certificate of band C...

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,...

The housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) is a risk-based evaluation tool to help local authorities identify and assess potential hazards in a home. Created in 2006 to help improve...

Most cases that end up in front of an ombudsman are related to a lack of communication or incorrect communication. Knowing the best way to engage with leaseholders can be difficult, but it pays...

From ACM to PAS 9980, there is no doubt that building safety is full of acronyms and key terms that you need to get your head around if you want your buildings to stay compliant and safe. We’ve...

If you're the Accountable Person (AP) for your building, you now have even more fire safety responsibilities.

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 place additional duties on the Responsible...

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.