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How can property management be made more efficient?
Technology has become a big part of life this year and even as things return to what is considered normal in some areas, many of those new practices we have been required to adopt will stay with us. There is always something to do when it comes to looking after a rented property and landlords […]
How well should I maintain my rental properties?
It is the question all landlords ask themselves whenever work is required on their rental properties: To what standard should this be done? There is a general understanding that as a landlord you want to keep costs down so that you are making a profit from your investment. However, you also want the job done […]
The Challenges of Property Reporting – Communication
Property reporting these days can be a real challenge. When juggling time constraints alongside the need for increased safety, using PPE, managing issues and demands of tenants, agents and landlords can prove difficult. Even though protocols are in place to socially distance at the property and check outs are now (largely) unaccompanied, there are still […]
What’s next for high street letting agents?
Letting agents aren’t alone. It’s been no secret that retail outlets have been struggling even before the Covid-19 outbreak. The pandemic has galvanised any existing downward trends of high street businesses, with those already on a knife’s edge declaring insolvency almost immediately. Our humble, iconic high street has undergone a rapid transformation this year. This […]
InventoryBase announces a new collaboration with OpenBrix
InventoryBase has announced their new partnership with OpenBrix on their property services platform, InventoryBase Workstreams Proptech leaders InventoryBase have welcomed yet another new partner to their InventoryBase Workstreams network. From November, OpenBrix users can now book inventory reports and property inspections directly on the OpenBrix platform via InventoryBase Workstreams. This year has seen many, if […]
Using drones for roof inspections
A damaged roof, while potentially costly to repair in itself, could lead to other problems with the property if not caught in time. Traditionally roof inspections have involved someone getting onto the roof itself, which requires having the correct training and equipment to ensure safety of the inspector, as well as anyone inside or close […]
What to do if your property is in a floodplain
How do I know if my property is in a floodplain? A question asked by many. As a property owner and landlord, there sometimes seems as though there is a never-ending list of things to be aware of and actions to take in maintaining your property and your source of income. More and more properties […]
Announcing InventoryBase Live… Remote Property Inspections from your Desktop
Inventory Base Live Inspection Video As COVID-19 continues to pose challenging conditions for the property industry and with tiered restrictions likely to be in place for some time, property managers have to be able to work flexibly with providers and companies, regardless of where they are in the country. Since the start of the global […]
Leading PropTech innovators announce launch of Live Inspections to assist thousands of property professionals
InventoryBase, providers of market-leading property inspection software announce their latest application for Covid secure working – live inspections. Since the start of the global pandemic, agents and landlords have continued to face huge logistical difficulties in balancing safety with demand. Urgent works cannot be ignored, agents and property managers must continue to deliver effective property […]
Winter mould: Main causes and effective treatments
What causes winter mould? It’s unpleasant but common to spot mould in all kinds of properties during winter. We’ll take a look at some of the causes of mould, some of the easiest ways to get rid of it, what responsibilities landlords have when there’s mould in their properties, and how our software can help […]
Student Property: Extra measures for prolonged periods of inoccupancy
Is your student property sitting empty for an extended period of time due to COVID and the long Christmas break? This is an unusual time to be living through for more reasons than one, but do not fear. There are things that you can do to maximise this downtime and ensure that your student property […]
Legionella: An ever-growing problem for empty properties?
With many properties, both residential and commercial, sitting dormant due to lockdowns and reduced demand for letting, you may be wondering what this prolonged period of inactivity is doing your empty property. The simple fact is that a property that is not lived in or used regularly can lead to maintenance issues, such as damp […]
Lockdown 2.0 – how InventoryBase are supporting customers and the lettings industry
The new lockdown announcement on Saturday that further restrictions are being brought in wasn’t exactly unexpected as COVID cases continue to rise. The new set of national restrictions that come into effect on Thursday 5th November will now add even more pressure to both the economy, businesses as well as on a personal level. And […]
What do you want: Top 10 features to attract tenants
In a crowded market, it makes sense to position your property as strongly as possible to encourage quality tenants through the door. But what are the features that today’s tenants are looking for? If you want to be able to command high rents and enjoy solid occupancy, these are the features to consider: Wifi Access […]
How To Clean Your House In 1 Second
If you Google ‘How to clean a house’, you will get about 2,720,000,000 results in just under 0.73 seconds. If only cleaning a property could be as quick! Google again how many cleaning providers there are in the UK, and you will see an array of information. The key statistics to showcase here are that […]
Permitted development (PD): What are the national space standards?
Permitted development rights exist as exceptions to the planning permission system. If a proposed development falls within the permitted rights exceptions applicable in that area and to that property, then the landowner or developer will be able to carry it out without first obtaining full planning permission. In effect the development is fast tracked through […]
Drones – The Future Of Property Surveys
We are living in what is quite possibly the most disruptive period in recent history. With increasing restrictions governing movement, interactions need to be more instant with technology adapting to the consumers need to be and kept informed. So innovation cannot rest, not for one second. InventoryBase has, since its inception, been at the forefront […]
InventoryBase launches Drone on-demand inspections via InventoryBase Workstreams
Leading Proptech software providers InventoryBase are excited to announce the launch of a new drone survey and inspections booking facility, in partnership with Drone Safe Register, as part of their multifaceted Workstreams service. In what is quite possibly the most disruptive period in recent history, innovation doesn’t rest. Drones are fast becoming the next must-have […]
Student Accommodation: Will Covid continue to affect rentals?
For owners of corporate student pods and student accommodation investors, the ongoing Covid pandemic continues to pose a number of challenges, particularly when it comes to a loss of income. The issue The main issue for landlords of student accommodation is that students are being forced to return home to study online, and as a […]
The importance of moving to an all-digital solution
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the importance of digital solutions in an unprecedented manner. Letting agencies have been closed for social distancing reasons. Potential buyers and renters cannot visit properties in person due to the risk of spreading the virus. How should estate agents keep the market functioning in these uncertain times? In this post […]
Top 40 Estate Agent Supplier Innovations
In association with Kerfuffle & EA Masters 2020, the Top 40 Estate Agent Supplier Innovations were announced on 8th October. There’s no doubt that this year has been a challenging one for all businesses, but the adoption of digital technology and automation has helped meet those challenges with many companies able to react quickly which […]
Insolvency filing delayed: What does this mean for struggling agents?
Insolvency is, unfortunately, looming for many. The coronavirus has caused vast economic upheaval in the UK, perhaps unprecedented and certainly on a scale not seen since the 1930s. Many businesses have found themselves unable to pay the rent and service charge on their premises, and residential tenants have been similarly affected by the loss of […]
New COVID Restrictions – Keep Calm & Carry On
It is undoubtedly a worrying time for us all right now. The new covid restrictions and 3 tier process announced by the Government yesterday (in full rather than the drip, drip feed we have had over the past week or so) has put everything very much into perspective. We are in the grip of a […]
Eviction Ban – how rules have changed
By now, landlords will be familiar with the eviction ban first introduced by the Coronavirus Act 2020. Evictions were banned altogether for a period, although the courts have now started to hear eviction claims again. Notice periods to be given by landlords to tenants have also been affected. Initially, the period of notice landlords had […]
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