Cloud-based property management software has revolutionised the way social housing is managed in the UK. Gone are the days of relying on paper-based systems, manual processes and fragmented systems. Today, with the rise of cloud-based technology, social housing providers can streamline their operations, improve the tenant experience and gain greater visibility into their properties and residents.
Property inspections can be a daunting task for your inspectors or property managers. Usually a very time-consuming task to arrange and re-arrange, only to be turned away at the door, or no one is in and the dog is going bonkers at the letter box, so it’s very important to make good use of this time.
As a landlord, maximising your rental income is crucial to the success of your investment. Whether you have one rental property or multiple, there are a few strategies you can use to increase your rental income and make the most of your investment. In this blog, we'll provide some tips on how to maximise your rental income.
As a landlord, it's essential to regularly inspect your rental property to ensure that it's being properly maintained and that your tenants are following the terms of their lease agreement. Regular property inspections can help you identify any issues before they become bigger problems and can also help you build a stronger relationship with your tenants. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the importance of regular property inspections for landlords.
We can imagine most will have seen the subject line and thought ‘I already know that’. Chances are, you do, but we’d also hope your curiosity has got the better of you on this one! Let’s just hope there’s no cats who read this 🐈. Ok, that one was terrible. Moving swiftly on.....
As technology advances, so does the way we interact with the world around us. Social housing tenants in the UK are no exception. They now have access to a range of digital apps that allow them to access services, report issues, and pay rent with ease. These apps provide a convenient, efficient and effective way for tenants to engage with their housing providers and manage their tenancy.
What makes a good tenant? This is a never-ending question and one which will vary between individuals. Sometimes landlords have their own specific requests for who their ideal tenant is, which you may have to delicately decline from time to time.
As a landlord, you will undoubtedly encounter difficult tenants at some point in your career. Whether it's a tenant who consistently pays rent late, a tenant who causes damage to the property, or a tenant who ignores your requests, dealing with difficult tenants can be a challenge. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the steps you can take to deal with difficult tenants and minimise the stress and hassle associated with this common landlord issue.
Social housing in the UK has been struggling for many years with an ageing infrastructure and an outdated service delivery model. However, the arrival of proptech has brought about a new and innovative way to tackle these problems, giving tenants in social housing the ability to access services and report issues in a more efficient and streamlined way.
If the subject line wasn’t a big enough hint, today we’re going to take a look at Selective Licencing. For any specific information, we will be referring to Oxford as it’s one of the most regulated areas for lettings due to the significant proportion of the city which is in rented accommodation, approximately 50%! Also, just to be clear, I am not referring to HMO licencing as that’s a whole other topic we’ll cover another time.
