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Rent Reductions, the effect of COVID-19 on South African Real Estate
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…
How focusing on key energy KPIs helps to reduce energy consumption
Having an awareness of energy usage and consumption across your entire enterprise will enable you to make data-driven decisions, reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency – but in order to get to this point, you need to focus on the m…
What are the benefits of an energy management system?
An energy management system (EMS) is an automated system that collects data and compiles it into an user friendly application. The goal of an energy management system is to bring disparate data into one interface, which can then be used to perform …
Automate leasing and lease abstraction with CRE tech
Automating leasing and the lease abstraction process can enable commercial real estate firms to better manage data across the business and effectively integrate data across multiple systems. Today, as the commercial real estate industry navigates unc…
Real estate valuations in the post-COVID-19 era
Ah, 2019, you wily rascal you. You strung us along with your record-breaking rental growth and transaction volume. The people I met in 2019 were either giddy with celebration of another year of strong performance, or eyeing the situation with utter s…
Why energy management software is fundamental for your business
What is energy management software? Energy Management Software (EMS) is a central tool for businesses looking to reduce their energy usage and costs. An EMS is comprised of cost savings and energy usage analytics, dashboards and data collection too…
Getting started with commercial real estate reforecasting
Performing a complete reforecast for your commercial real estate business is not a common task. It typically takes place only in the event of sudden economic shifts, like the one triggered by COVID-19. When your commercial real estate firm went throu…
Commercial rent payments: Decision time for landlords and tenants
The month of May 2020 finds many commercial landlords and tenants stuck between a rock and a hard place. The need to mitigate business risk resulting from COVID-19 is front and center, and decisions regarding expenses, cashflow, and operating costs c…