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...
Hiring in block management: Where is the next generation of block...
The future of block management can seem bleak – staff turnover is high, and people are leaving the profession. A recent report by ARMA & IRPM showed less than half see themselves staying in the...
Insider perspectives: Time and block management
Unlocking the secrets to efficient time and block management is no small feat for block managers. With a myriad of responsibilities ranging from tending to urgent matters to maintaining client...
Block management is beautiful: Why experts want to change how we talk...
A housing crisis, the rising cost of living, building safety scandals, and an unstable market — current events have come together to give the property industry a bit of a PR problem. With so much...
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,...
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.
Get ready for freezing weather and emergency repairs in March 2023
With yellow warnings for snow and ice descending on much of the UK this week, we’re taking a look back at chilly Marches of years past and how property managers can protect their buildings from snow...
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...
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...
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,...
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...