PropTech

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.

Stuart Armstrong
By Stuart Armstrong
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...

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....

Industry update: How is technology taking property management to the...

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...

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,...

How will UK labour market shortages affect your business?

It’s no secret that the UK labour market has tightened over the past year. Technical skills are in high demand, making it difficult for agents to source reliable contractors for property maintenance...

Property Management Software Buyers' Guide: Arthur

Arthur is one of our favourite property management systems. We said so in our Property Management Software Buyer's Guide, but now we've given them their own article, in which they explain their...

Ex-ARMA chief joins Fixflo as Industry Advisor

Industry-leading maintenance management software provider Fixflo has announced the appointment of Nigel Glen as its latest Industry Advisor. This appointment follows those of Nygel Scourfield and...

How resident engagement and communication help BTR operators stand out

With investment in the UK’s Build to Rent (BTR) sector at an all-time high, there’s never been a better time for tenants searching for places to live, with a wide range of options available. But with...

A lettings agent’s lesson on engaging with TPO and handling complaints

On 18 May 2021, Fixflo ran Handling Complaints: A Lettings Agent’s Lesson on Engaging with TPO, a webinar to explore the ways in which agents can protect their business reputation in case a client...

How will the Internet of Things (IoT) change property management?

Proptech has developed to such an extent that it can solve problems before they even arise. With the cost of data storage and connectivity both falling, it's no longer just a buzzword. Here, we look...

Why digitising your agency processes can improve profitability

Digital transformation has been an effective and necessary business strategy for agencies looking to improve their profitability and growth ever since estate agency CRMs started to make waves in the...

What's the difference between a PMS and repairs management software?

While PropTech undoubtedly has a lot to offer, for those less comfortable with tech, it can seem like there are almost too many choices. Terms like management systems, PMS, cloud-based are frequently...