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What is finance lease accounting?
Finance lease accounting refers to the method by which long-term lease agreements are recorded on the balance sheet. This approach requires the lessee to recognise both the asset and the corresponding lease liability, reflecting the ownership-like re…
12 days of Insights
Day 12 | Economic concerns over the next six months We close out our 12 Days of Insights series with a brief outlook for the next six months. As we head into 2025, over half of shoppers remain concerned about rising living costs, but this is an imp…
What is workplace management?
Workplace management refers to the strategies and systems businesses use to make sure that everything in the office runs smoothly and efficiently. This includes managing space, resources, tasks and the physical environment to help employees perform a…
Environmental control system
Managing a property comes with plenty of challenges, especially when it comes to creating a healthy and comfortable environment for your tenants. With indoor air quality directly affecting health and well-being, an environmental control system (ECS) …
Energy efficient windows for buildings
With energy costs rising, property owners are under increasing pressure to reduce expenses while maintaining tenant comfort. Energy efficient windows have become a key solution, as heat gain and loss through windows account for 25%–30% of residential…
What is corrective maintenance?
As a property manager or landlord, staying on top of maintenance is crucial for keeping tenants happy and your buildings running smoothly. But what happens when equipment breaks down unexpectedly? That’s where the corrective type of maintenance comes…
Compliance success lies in the details: Navigating Material Information requirements
In recent years, regulations have tightened, and the consequences of non-compliance have become more severe hence a growing focus on obtaining material information effectively. This shift has forced agents to be more conscientious in gathering and pr…
Demand flexibility
With the growing demand for electricity and the increasing use of renewable energy, managing energy usage is more important than ever. Demand flexibility gives property managers the ability to adjust how and when energy is consumed, helping to cut co…