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Clearing the Air! Who’s responsible for mould in a rental property?
One of the most disputed areas of property rentals is the question of who is responsible for mould within the property. Mould can show up in your rental property overnight and the parties to a lease agreement always dispute whose responsibility it is…
Top energy saving tips for commercial buildings
Do you manage a commercial building? If so, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards could be absolutely crucial to your profitability. Following these energy-saving ideas for commercial buildings will not only allow you to avoid th…
What is commercial property management and why is it important?
Commercial property management is a multifaceted field that’s critical for operating and optimising commercial properties. From office buildings and retail spaces to industrial complexes and leisure facilities, effective commercial property managemen…
Why is commercial real estate tracking important?
While commercial real estate organisations might excel at attracting the right tenants, maximising the information in their leases, and running their businesses smoothly, they also regularly face additional challenges that can hinder their overall su…
PropTech in 2022: 3 key trends to watch
When the pandemic struck in 2020, almost overnight, office workers switched to remote working and PropTech quickly became a business imperative. To manage the fallout of the crisis, landlords, property managers, and occupiers embraced tools that enab…
3 ways return to office plans have evolved for landlords and tenants
In the spring of 2021, the commercial real estate sector looked ahead to a bright future as the global vaccine rollout was underway, and businesses everywhere considered how best to bring their employees back into the office. But just as all things i…
Overcoming the hurdles of fixed asset management
Controlling fixed asset information and extracting the data needed for compliance and reporting purposes can often come with many challenges. These hurdles may be caused by a lack of a proper functioning asset management system or the need to update …
SA Unrest – How can the Property Industry respond?
The recent unrest in South Africa has taken a huge toll on many of us, with violence, damage to property, and rioting having had an effect on the country and its population both physically and mentally. The unrest came in quick succession after the u…