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...
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...
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...
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.
A complete guide to HHSRS inspections and hazards 2023
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...
Section 8 eviction notices: Tenants’ most common defences and...
In 2019, the government declared private landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants from their homes at short notice and without good reason.” With this, they made clear their intention to...
A plain English guide to affordable housing in the UK
Affordable housing in the UK is a confusing topic. With overlapping programmes playing out over the last decade and a lack of clarity on exactly what has been achieved, published figures can seem...
HMO property licences: What are the penalties?
Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) play a central role in meeting the country's housing needs. They offer accommodation that is typically cheaper than other private rental options and is an...
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...
Hiring a contractor checklist: 6 things to keep in mind
Whether you’re hiring a contractor for planned property maintenance, or a tenant has reported an emergency repair, the key is to find someone reputable who can efficiently meet the needs of your...