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Bridging the skills gap: How the block management sector can future proof service charge accounting
The block management sector is wrestling with a well-documented strain on property managers; however, a quieter crisis is brewing beneath the surface. Accounting teams, often the backbone of service charge operations, are facing a growing skills gap …
What is Build-to-rent?
Build-to-rent (BTR), a lucrative segment within the private rented sector (PRS) is a relatively new term used to describe a growing trend in the property rental market. In this blog, you will learn everything you need to know about build-to-rent and …
Inheritance Tax Planning on Buy To Let Properties
With inheritance tax sitting at 40% for an estate above £325,000, a landlord’s next of kin could be set to lose a large amount of money to the HMRC after they die. Here we are going to go through the Inheritance Tax rules with regards to Buy-to-let p…
Resident Engagement Strategy explained:
And what property managers need to do to stay compliant?
What is a Resident Engagement Strategy, and how does it relate to the Building Safety Act? A Resident Engagement Strategy is your plan for how you engage with your residents to address the things that matter to the management of their buildings. You’…
Tenant referencing best practices for landlords and property managers
Tenant referencing is a universal practice for landlords and property managers looking to find the best tenants. Good tenant referencing helps accurately assess which applicants will pay their rent on time and take good care of the property. In this …
Building Safety in Residential Block Management: Risk, Reputation, Revenue and Reward
Building Safety was a key discussion point at this year’s MRI Ascend client conference, which took place in April 2024. MRI were joined by the chief executive of ARL and representatives from Principle Estate Management and Centrick. As the panel disc…
Artificial intelligence (AI) in real estate: Balancing innovation with ethical responsibility
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in real estate is transforming the industry by enhancing efficiency, accuracy and customer experience. In this article, we explore how AI is reshaping residential property management software and real estate CRM solutions…
The Data Conundrum facing Estate Agents
At this point, it probably makes sense to highlight the elephant in the room. That being, the subject of data and data transfer when estate agents look to change CRM systems. Having been on both sides of the fence in terms of working within a client …