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Property Inspect Achieves SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials Plus
Radweb Ltd has achieved SOC 2 and Cyber Essentials Plus for Property Inspect, independently validating security controls across access, encryption, secure development, monitoring, incident response and governance.
Assess, Prioritise, Act: Managing Building Risk Under Section 83
Ensure your building's safety with regular health checks under Section 83 of the Building Safety Act 2022. Property Inspect offers tools for efficient risk assessment, prioritising safety and compliance, and transforming mandatory duties into seamless processes.
Building Assessment Certificates: Preparing for Regulator Assessment
Building Assessment Certificates are the new gatekeeper for higher-risk buildings in England. If your safety case, resident engagement strategy, and audit trail aren’t ready before the 28‑day clock starts, your BAC application—and lawful occupation—could be at risk.
Putting Residents First: How to Keep Everyone in the Loop About Safety
Discover how effective resident engagement transforms high-rise safety from a compliance task to a community partnership. Learn strategies to involve residents as active safety partners, leveraging digital tools and fostering trust for safer, happier living environments.
What’s a Safety Case Report and Why Should You Care?
Transform your Safety Case Report from a compliance chore into a strategic asset. Demonstrate proactive risk management, ensure inspections run smoothly, and boost resident confidence. Stay ahead with a well-maintained report that meets the Building Safety Act 2022 requirements. Don't wait for enforcement; make your report dynamic and live today.
How to Choose the Right Commercial Property Inspection Software.
Choosing the right inspection software for your commercial portfolio, is not about comparing features. It is about reducing operational risk, aligning with compliance obligations, and delivering measurable value across the asset lifecycle. This guide will help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters. Why US CRE Demands a Different Approach The US […]
Avoiding the Next HMO Fire: The Hidden Risk of E-Bikes & Scooters and the Critical Role of Regular Inspections
The Hidden Risk of E-Bikes—and the Critical Role of Regular Inspections A Risk That’s Rolling Into Every Flat E-bikes and e-scooters are solving real problems for urban renters—but they’re also introducing a fast-growing safety threat. According to the UK Government’s Buy Safe, Be Safe guidance, lithium-ion batteries can cause serious fires when damaged, overcharged, or […]
AB 2801 Is Live: Why Property Inspections Just Became a Legal Risk
If you’re still using pen-and-paper move-out checklists, you’re already out of compliance. In 2025, California enacted Assembly Bill 2801, a landmark law that changes how landlords handle security deposit deductions. The new requirements: No documentation? No deductions. It’s that simple. The Burden of Proof Is Now on You AB 2801 shifts the liability from tenant […]
UK Mortgage Market Heats Up: Rate Cuts, Looser Rules, and More Low-Deposit Options for Buyers
In a notable turn for the UK housing market, several major lenders are igniting a mortgage price war, cutting rates and loosening borrowing rules to attract new customers. With economic uncertainty swirling around global trade developments, this shift marks the most significant change in mortgage accessibility since the 2008 financial crisis. Big Banks Slash Rates […]
How Can Property Managers Save Time and Stay Compliant?
Managing multiple properties is a demanding task, especially when juggling inspections, documentation, compliance, and tenant communication. Property Inspect’s inspection software offers an all-in-one solution designed to simplify property management tasks and help property managers stay compliant with industry standards. By digitising inspections and automating reports, Property Inspect ensures nothing falls through the cracks from check-ins […]
Balancing Legal Mandates and Property Rights: The Case for Proactive Rental Inspections
The recent federal court decision in Syracuse, New York, which upheld the city’s mandate for rental property inspections, underscores the critical importance of regular property assessments in the real estate industry. This ruling not only reinforces municipal authority but also highlights the multifaceted benefits of routine inspections for landlords, tenants, and the broader community. The […]
Trends Shaping the UK Build-to-Rent Sector in 2025
The UK residential Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has emerged as a key solution to one of the country’s most persistent challenges: the housing crisis. Once a niche idea, the BTR model has grown into a resilient investment opportunity, attracting billions in capital from global investors. But the question remains, why now? And why the UK? For […]
Streamlining Compliance and Inspections in Affordable Housing with Technology
The affordable housing crisis in the U.S. has reached critical levels. Millions of Americans struggle to find safe, stable, and affordable housing amidst rising costs and stagnant wages. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, there is a shortage of 7.3 million affordable rental homes available for low-income individuals. Addressing this shortage while ensuring […]
Elevators, Inspections, and More
Americans take 18 billion trips on elevators each year, and travel 2.55 billion miles on elevators and escalators each year, according to National Elevator Industry, Inc. (NEII), the premier national trade association for the elevator and escalator industry. The goal being to get their occupants from point a to point b safely within a building. […]
Why Property Management System Integrations are Key to Running an Effective Business
Today’s competitive real estate environment requires innovative, forward-thinking property management strategies. It’s no longer enough to have an impressive website and a database of contacts. Your technology needs to be nimble enough to react quickly to changing market conditions and one way to achieve this is by integrating your property management system (PMS) with other […]
Navigating the Complexities of Senior Living: Compliance and Inspection Challenges in an Aging America
As the U.S. population ages, the senior living industry is bracing for an unprecedented surge in demand. By 2030, it’s estimated that nearly 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or older, creating a critical need for more senior living facilities. Yet, the industry is already grappling with significant challenges, particularly in the areas of […]
Making Commercial Buildings Safer with Property Inspection Software
Making our commercial buildings safer is a challenge to say the least. Not only is it a multifaceted responsibility that involves regular maintenance and thorough inspections, it also requires effective communication among all stakeholders. In today’s technology-driven world, property inspection software has become a crucial tool for property managers aiming to maintain these high safety […]
What is Build to Rent? The Trends & Technology Behind the Boom
Over the past decade, the Build to Rent (BTR) concept has been reshaping real estate in the United Kingdom, offering an alternative to traditional housing options more in step with the needs of modern tenants. Unlike conventional property developments aimed at individual ownership, BTR focuses on creating purpose-built communities, with a model that prioritises tenant […]
What is a Snagging List? Inspection, Checklist & New Home Standards
Recent annual housing supply figures revealed that over 200,000 new homes were constructed in the 2022/23 period. While this figure falls short of the government’s target of 300,000 new homes annually, it underscores a growing concern within the housing sector. Despite the challenges in meeting the increasing demand for housing, it brings to light the […]
What are the Different Types of HMO License?
In a separate category to multi-let and multi-family properties, a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a shared property with multiple occupants who don’t comprise a single family or household. This will be the case if three or more people from distinct families or households live in the property, with at least one person paying […]
Spray Foam Insulation: Everything You Need to Know in 2024 (Updated)
Recent reports say that spray foam insulation has become problematic for some homeowners, leading to void insurance and mortgage refusals. Here's everything you need to know about spray foam insulation.
Fire Safety: The Cost of Non-Compliance
Official government statistics show that there has been a gradual if fluctuating increase in the number of incidents attended by the English Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) over the last decade. While the Grenfell tragedy has understandably received the most focus, a number of other incidents have been reported. In this blog, we’ll look at […]
REPORT: Integrating technology in the property industry
A recent Housing Technology report has highlighted several challenges housing providers face when adopting technology and IT solutions. Here are the key takeaways.
Build to Rent Trends in 2024 and Beyond
As highlighted in our blog on the CBRE’s UK real estate market outlook for 2024, there are positive prospects of recovery across a range of markets, including the build-to-rent market. This forecast is particularly welcome given the persistent inflation and 15-year interest rate high that marked 2023. But while the rebound might not be immediately […]
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