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Managing a portfolio of properties involves decisions that stretch far beyond day-to-day maintenance. To ensure long-term value and consistent performance, landlords need a structured approach that balances immediate needs with future priorities. Thi…

A capital improvement plan is an essential tool for property owners and managers who want to maintain and grow the value of their assets. For commercial landlords, the plan serves as a roadmap for significant property investments that extend the usef…

Criticality analysis is a structured method for ranking assets by importance, risk, and impact. In property and facilities management, it provides a way to determine which systems matter most to performance and which require the highest level of atte…

Managing assets in facilities management is more than just fixing things when they break, it’s about being proactive. By optimising resources and extending asset lifespans, you can create a facility that runs smoothly, saves money, and stays reliable…

Managing properties can feel like a constant juggling act. Between overseeing maintenance, tracking inventory, and keeping tenants happy, property managers have their hands full. That’s where enterprise asset management (EAM) software comes in, it’s …

Understanding the intricacies of asset management is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the value of your assets. A pivotal aspect of effective asset management is the concept of levels of service, which serve as a cornerstone for strategic planni…

Some real estate organisations and property management firms still use spreadsheets to manage fixed assets. Manual fixed asset management methods are labor intensive, prone to errors, make compliance difficult, and add considerably to the total cost …

There are common failures that often occur with fixed asset management, largely due to ineffective systems or policies. However, the common mistakes that many organisations experience don’t need to be a re-occurring factor in your management. E…