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The Ultimate Agency Tech Stack: Marketing, Inspections, CRM, Leads & More

It’s no secret that when it comes to winning instructions, competition between estate agencies is fierce.  But when the day-to-day running of your agency alone is so time-intensive, it can be difficult to invest in areas that can help you dominate your market. This is where building out a robust tech stack can help. Whether […]

7 min read 23 Jul 2024 Inventory Reporting
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Inventory Reporting Guide

The Ultimate Agency Tech Stack: Marketing, Inspections, CRM, Leads & More

It’s no secret that when it comes to winning instructions, competition between estate agencies is fierce.  But when the day-to-day running of your agency alone is so time-intensive, it can be difficult to invest in areas that can help you dominate your market. This is where building out a robust tech stack can help. Whether […]

23 Jul 2024 7 min
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A Guide to Green Leases

Green leases represent a pivotal shift in the property industry, helping to reduce the environmental impact of real estate. As agreements that incorporate terms to help manage a building's environmental impact, green leases align the interests of landlords and tenants towards energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprints. In this blog, we’ll look at sustainable real […]

10 Feb 2024 6 min
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Trading Standards Material Information: Background & Updates (October 2023)

In May 2022, the National Trading Standards enforced the first of their three directives, known as part A, which covers material information for property listings. Here's all you need to know so far.

09 Oct 2023 8 min
Lettings Operations Guide

The 5 Signs of Mould Toxicity

Landlords, property managers and inventory professionals need to understand mould toxicity and the effect it can have on their investment and those living within their property. Here are the signs and what to do.

12 Jul 2023 8 min
Inventory Reporting Guide

Top 7 Property Franchises in the UK (2023)

Investing in a property franchise promises great returns, but there are many to choose from. Here are the 7 best property franchise options in the UK.

27 Jun 2023 9 min
Inventory Reporting Guide

Accurate Meter Reading: The Key to Successful Property Management

Taking an accurate meter reading can be the bane of every inventory professional’s working life, but with the cost of living crisis in full swing it should not be overlooked.

30 May 2023 8 min
Lettings Operations Guide

Renting Out a Property for the First Time? A Landlord’s Guide to the Most Asked Questions

Renting out a property is a considerable but rewarding commitment. When purchasing a property for someone else to live in, the best way to get the most out of your investment is to remember that it is a two-way transaction. While most landlord-tenant relationships are amiable, understanding your responsibility and rights as a landlord before […]

04 May 2021 16 min
Inventory Reporting Guide

FAQ – Self-Service Tenant Pre Check Out Notes

What are pre check out notes? It’s a template that enables the tenant to capture the information you would normally receive/collate when meeting the tenant at the check out appointment but with current restrictions in force due to social distancing this is currently not possible.  Why have you introduced this as a service; surely we […]

03 Apr 2020 2 min
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Start-of-Tenancy Reporting

Inventory reports, check-ins, keys, meters, documents and tenant handover.

Property Inventory Reports
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End-of-Tenancy Evidence

Check-outs, proposed deductions, fair wear and tear, cleaning, repairs and deposits.

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Midterms, tenant communication, maintenance observations and follow-up.

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Mobile Inspection App Guide

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Report Builder Guide

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Templates & Dictionaries Guide

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BaseAI Guide

How to use BaseAI to speed up report writing while keeping review control.

Client Portals Guide

How to share reports, collect comments and track recipient activity.

Maintenance Reporting Guide

How to turn findings into job cards, work orders and post-works verification.
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