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The multifamily market: An overview of the industry, risk factors and recent trends
The multifamily market has enjoyed a period of significant growth over the past few years. With the increasing demand from both investors, tenants, and homebuyers, as well as new laws that have been enacted to promote affordable housing, it’s fair to say that multifamily properties in the United States are in high demand. Moreover, with […]
Sustainability in Business & the Greenest Places to Work – UK & US
A study by intranet company Unily in 2020 revealed that 72% of workers were concerned about the environmental ethics of their employers, while 83% believed their employers were not doing enough to tackle climate change. Since this study was conducted, the global Covid pandemic has highlighted how significantly our working lives can be changed with […]
The Importance of Food Hygiene Standards
Food hygiene standards are vital for monitoring the health and safety practices of most retail organisations and have uses beyond restaurants, including supermarkets, fast food chains and bars & clubs. Though only restaurants are required to publicly display their hygiene ratings, the pandemic has driven more and more consumers to pay attention to the hygiene […]
Raising the Bar in Facilities Management
Over the years, facilities management has faced its share of scrutiny. Of the countless arguments levied against it, not being strategic enough and failing to both adapt to and adopt new technologies stand out as areas of concern. This, of course, is not true for every facilities management department in every sector, but these points […]
Top Facility Management Software Features
No matter your industry or business, it is essential that maintenance of your equipment and buildings is carried out efficiently and accurately. Because for small businesses and larger enterprises alike, poor maintenance and unplanned repairs can significantly harm the bottom line. Facilities management experts admit that facility managers spend almost a third (30-33%) of their […]
How to digitise maintenance smarter and more efficiently
There’s been a lot of talk around industry 4.0 of late, casting a spotlight on digital transformation and the need for smarter, more efficient ways of carrying out certain business processes…and for good reason. The economic slump brought on by the pandemic has given rise to an uncertain future, one felt by businesses in virtually […]
How to Read A Home Inspection Report
Romo, Lorena “Lost in Translation: How to Read Your Home Inspection Report”, Inspection Support Network, Thu, Jun 17, 2021, original source here If you’re getting ready to buy a home, there are tons of things to include on your list of to-dos. One of the most important steps in home buying is the inspection. Home […]
What Can Property Inspectors Learn from the Miami Condo Collapse?
Warrick Swift, Commercial Director at Property Inspect, looks at the causes of the Miami condo collapse, what property professionals can learn from this tragic event, and how to eliminate risk in future building inspections. In the early hours of June 24 2021, Champlain Towers South, a 12-storey oceanfront condominium in Surfside, Florida, inexplicably and suddenly […]
Property Inspect Automates HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Reporting Processes for US Municipalities.
Global property inspection software Property Inspect partners with Arlington County VA to automate housing quality standards inspection reports (HQS) to streamline the property inspection and accountability processes for their Housing Choice Voucher programs (HCV program). This comes at a time where inspections are seen as an important requirement in the property criteria process for Housing […]
Why You Need to Update Your Property Inspection Software in 2021
As everyone in the real estate industry knows, whether we like it or not, property management is notoriously heavy in paperwork. Through lack of investment and innovation, long-winded processes and outdated systems have become ingrained in the industry despite no longer being best practice. Technological advancements over recent years have given us the power to […]
Have Rents Stagnated or Grown During the Pandemic – A US Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic affected performance across all sectors in 2020 – and the rental market was no exception. Overall, 2020 saw rents plummet across the country, including significant falls in all seven of the most expensive cities in the US: San Francisco; New York; San Jose; Boston; Oakland; Washington DC; and Los Angeles. But how […]
Proptech Canada: Real Estate Market has the fastest Growth of the G7
Canada has seen some of the fastest growing sectors for real estate technology & innovation and is becoming more prominent in its use of proptech due to the accelerated adoption of technology in the construction and real estate market’s. Additionally, Canada’s real estate prices are growing 45% faster than any of the G7, with Real […]
Property Inspect – Introduction to Property Reporting
We love software here at Property Inspect. More importantly, we love connecting with property professionals and helping them achieve more efficiency, saving time & costs and empowering businesses with great technology to manage their properties. Whether that’s managing a portfolio of properties day-to-day, conducting detailed home inspections or property reports, to providing great solutions for […]
Your Safety Checklist
As a landlord or property manager, you’ve got to ensure your tenants’ safety at all times. When you’re doing your typical inspection, use the following safety checklist to make sure everyone living in your property stays safe. Gas and electrical systems Once a year, check all flues, pipes and appliances that use gas. Malfunctions that […]
Legionnaires’ Disease: Take the Proper Precautions
As reported by the Buffalo News, Legionnaires’ disease is making a comeback (http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/26/second-legionnaires-death-reported-niagara-county/). This deadly illness has been linked to two deaths so far in Niagara County, New York, and it may be linked to a neighborhood hospital’s cooling tower. A severe form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease is usually contracted when someone inhales Legionella pneumophila, […]
4 Things to Know Before Your Rental Remodel
Whether you’re remodeling your rental property unit to increase its value or because it’s outdated and needs repair, planning ahead is a must. Without research, forethought and the right approach, you can end up over budget and unsatisfied by the time you’re done. Don’t put decisions off When you’re in the midst of a home […]
Keep an Eye out for Fire Hazards in Your Properties
A fire in your property will cost you financially and may have tragic consequences for your residents and tenants. While fires can sometimes happen because of circumstances no one can foresee, there are some common causes that are easily avoided. When you’re doing your regular property inspections, here is what to be on the lookout […]
Security Deposits: A Quick Deduction Guide
As a property manager or landlord, there has or will probably come a time when you’ll have to deal with a tenant who has not left your unit or property in the best shape. After a cringe-worthy move-out inspection, you’ll have to turn to the most immediate recourse you have for those damages: the security […]
The 360 degree Tenant Inspection Checklist
Tenant inspections are a vital part of any solid plan to keep a property in good condition. Bad tenants can do an incredible amount of damage over time, and even good tenants might fail to report conditions in your units that could lead to big repair bills if they are not immediately addressed. If you […]
The Landlord’s Quick 4 Inspection List
As a landlord, you may not always have the time or access to conduct a thorough inspection of your rental units. While you shouldn’t cut corners in this area, you can save yourself some time during peak busy periods by honing in on the four main inspection areas in which you are most likely to […]
Are You Carrying Out Digital Inspections Yet?
Despite the increasing popularity of software, apps and other electronic ways of doing things, some people are still carrying out property inspections on paper. While paper was the time-honored approach, it actually has significant drawbacks when compared to the digital inspection method. Keep reading to discover just how doing inspections on paper could cost you. […]
CO Detectors – The Dos and Don’ts
All fuel-burning appliances in your property produce carbon monoxide (CO), including gas furnaces. Normally, the gas is carried out of your home, but sometimes things go wrong and you can end up with a dangerous leak. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, CO leaks can lead to poisoning that causes flu-like symptoms […]
Crucial Inspections for All Real Estate Investors
Just like novice home buyers do not always understand the importance of pre-purchase home inspections, many novice investors think they can get by without move-in inspections, periodic inspections, drive-by inspections, and move-out inspections of their rental properties. It only takes getting burned one time by a renter who leaves the property in a mess or […]
Keeping Your Brick Beautiful
Brick is a timeless look. It’s also durable and can even increase the resale value of a property. With normal weather conditions and the right maintenance, bricks can last for decades. It’s not hard to keep your brick looking its very best unless you’ve failed to give it proper attention. Brick is vulnerable to moisture […]
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