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Real world AI: Eight PropTech scenarios transforming real estate
Artificial intelligence (AI) for the real estate industry is here to stay, offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. For technology leaders, it’s critical to understand how the practical applications of AI can help leverage its potent…
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 …
The different types of property management
Property management is a diverse and complex field that plays a vital role in the performance of real estate assets. Whether you own a single residential home or oversee a large portfolio of commercial and specialist facilities, effective management …
How to reduce and manage operational carbon in the build-to-rent sector
The increasing global emphasis on sustainability has propelled Net Zero objectives into the spotlight across various industries. Within the real estate sector, there is a growing scrutiny of carbon emissions, and in the build-to-rent (BTR) market, at…
Mixed-use development: key benefits and challenges for property managers
Mixed-use developments are transforming urban landscapes, offering a combination of residential, commercial and recreational spaces within a single property. These dynamic projects present unique opportunities for property managers but also come with…
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 …