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After coming into effect in July 2020, South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) becomes enforceable on the 1st July 2021. Any business that processes or stores the personal information of clients, tenants, vendors, or suppliers n…

Change is daunting. We’ve all been through it and navigating it alone can be scary. The process of implementing a new software solution within an organization is no exception. Software implementations carry several challenges and can prove to be leng…

On 15 March 2020, South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster due to the coronavirus pandemic that has spread throughout the world. 11 days later (on 26 March), the national lockdown took effect. This meant that all…

The global impact of COVID-19 has been substantial. The real estate industry has especially been hard hit, with the long-term implications still to be felt. Many investors are starting to rethink the phrase, “as safe as houses” as we navigate these u…

The expectations of today’s renters have changed, and multifamily property managers must be prepared to meet those expectations to stay competitive. Being able to maximize occupancy with the right residents, retain them with a high-end experience, an…

“How do I get rent reminders to my residents in an effective way?” This is one of the many questions multifamily property managers struggle with as the prevalence of convenience-centered technology grows stronger. Online rent payment portals make it …

On Wednesday, 5 December, for the first time since Qube and Real Asset Management were incorporated into the MRI Software family in late 2017, our flagship client event will bring together our full range of EMEA solutions, services and capabilities –…