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The workplace is changing at a rapid place. What impact will this have on tech usage for service providers? In this slideshare presentation, we take a look at the issues, exploring how next generation corporate real estate software can help firms stand out in a competitive marketplace.

“Best service is no more than a mouse click away.” Today’s generation of rental residents know what they want and are prepared to pay for the right accommodation and services. But to achieve those standards, residential property managers and investors must understand that their assets are more than numbers on a spreadsheet; in order to … Continued

Every week there are new stories about the wonders of internet connectivity and the ‘Internet of Things’. In residential property management, the advances are making a dramatic difference to people’s lives. Here are nine ways that the latest mobility and connectivity technology has improved conditions for block managers, leaseholders and residents. One: Improved property management … Continued

Corporate real estate service providers face an ongoing challenge to ensure they manage clients’ property portfolios effectively. As well as running the day-to-day operations and ensuring essential pieces of equipment remain safe and functional, providers need to remain up to speed on the more strategic elements. Knowing when leases or contracts expire can help shape … Continued

“The system should be accessible to multiple users and stakeholders.” The Private Residential Sector (PRS) covers a broad spectrum of rental property. If you’re developing Build-to-Rent or whole block ownership schemes, known in some parts of the world as multi-family housing, you’re responsible for the entire property lifecycle, from developing a building, to attracting residents … Continued

The corporate real estate sector is changing fast, as a result of changes in the way people work, the introduction of new technologies and the ongoing pressure on businesses to save costs wherever possible. According to the Live Work Play 2016 report by CBRE, 78% see workplace quality as important when choosing an employer, and … Continued

While finance has a key duty to ensure compliance with accounting standards, reforms to the rules on leasing will bring real estate and its property management technology into the picture. Who should take responsibility for leading the response to the new accounting standards that the International Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board … Continued

As a residential property manager, what are the fundamental factors that persuade your clients – whether leaseholders or committees – to recommend you? The changing face of recommendation New business development in the market has always been highly driven by recommendation, as targeting leaseholders and committees is a hard task to do directly. However, the … Continued