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Local governments are at a crossroads, seeking ways to enhance efficiency, productivity and public service outcomes. It’s clear they need to move toward a more data-focused and digitally-savvy future, but several challenges remain. Councils are both…

For decades, lease management professionals have relied on the simple spreadsheet as their trusted tool of choice. Effective and efficient, it’s been the go-to for organising and analysing lease and licence data and is used to track everything from r…

As changing workplace dynamics, environmental concerns and other factors continue to evolve the facilities management (FM) sector, understanding facility managers’ mental well-being and workload challenges is paramount. Recent insights from our…

As the facilities management (FM) industry evolves, professionals in the sector face an array of challenges and opportunities in meeting the demands of a dynamic workspace. Our recent Voice of the Facility Manager report offers essential insights int…

What is the agency-principal relationship in real estate? In short: it’s the collaboration between real estate principals and their agents, setting the framework for how properties are bought, sold, and managed for the benefit of both the agenc…

Strata communities, with their shared living spaces and collaborative decision-making, require effective communication to function harmoniously.   From committee members to property managers and residents, communication plays a pivotal role in mainta…

Welcome to MRI Software’s exploration of a critical aspect of commercial property management: Common Area Maintenance (CAM). But what is Common Area Maintenance, and how does it intersect with real estate expenses?   CAM encompasses the tasks …

In an era where technology is shaping the future of real estate, property management chatbots are emerging as essential tools for efficiency and innovation. Powered by artificial intelligence, these chatbots are redefining how real estate agencies in…