Recording of the Propertymark webinar presented by Approved Industry Supplier Inventory Base.

In an era defined by constant change, adapting how you work is not a choice, but a necessity. But how do you balance the challenges without being overwhelmed by the data and processes? How do you actually find the time to make the personal connections that will take you from instruction to completion? 

Here's what you can expect from the webinar:

• Unveiling the Impact: Why data hampers personal connections
• Streamlining with Proptech: Optimise your processes for efficiency
• The Power of Integration: Blending technology and personal connections for tangible benefits
• Elevating Success: How proptech boosts client satisfaction, referrals, and sales
• Striking the Balance: Effective strategies for merging technology and the human touch

Join Sián Hemming-Metcalfe in Proptech Unplugged and discover how making your tech stack work for you can help alleviate the stresses and barriers of complex data input and create the right environment to build meaningful and personal connections with your clients. 

Recording of the Propertymark webinar presented by Approved Industry Supplier Inventory Base.

The PRS currently comprises over 4.6 million rented homes in the UK, with 21% (986,100) classified as non-decent, highlighting the urgent need for action to ensure fair and decent living conditions for tenants.

Agents play a vital role in supporting landlords to meet their obligations but how do you navigate the ever-changing regulations while ensuring their properties meet necessary standards? How can you support positive tenant-landlord relationships amidst all these challenges?

Here's what you can expect from this webinar:

We'll discuss:

• Tenant challenges: Affordability and access to quality housing.
• Agent challenges: Maintenance responsibilities and regulatory compliance.

We'll shed light on the current landscape:

• Rental market trends: Rental prices and housing availability.
• Housing quality challenges: Substandard living conditions and lack of affordable options.

We'll examine the implications of Section 21 abolition:

• Impact on tenants' rights and housing security.
• Challenges and opportunities for agents in managing tenancies.

We'll explore how technology can support agents:

• Compliance tracking tools: Digital record-keeping systems and automated maintenance reminders.
• Interconnected solutions: Improved inspection protocols and investment in affordable housing initiatives.

Join Sián who will navigate you through these important topics, identify challenges, and explore solutions.

Recording of the Propertymark webinar presented by Approved Industry Supplier Inventory Base.

According to research by Citizens Advice (Feb 2023), 1.6 million children reside in damp, mouldy, or excessively cold private rentals. Shockingly, over half of England's private renters (2.7 million households) have had or are currently reporting and or battling these problems. We can change this!

With winter fast approaching and heating costs set to rise, agents need to support landlords and ready themselves to face the challenges ahead. 

In this webinar, you will learn essential strategies to minimise the risks of mould, gain practical tips for proactive management, reduce disputes and keep tenants safe.

Here's what you can expect from the webinar:

• Understand the underlying causes, complexities and statistics around mould
• Discover the strategies and approach to mould prevention
• Learn the importance of property visits, and capturing vital evidence 
• Importance of Ccompliance - 3 tier approach to inspections
• Practical strategies for educating tenants on mould growth
• Significance for landlords of yearly building inspections
• Pitfalls of redecoration and how to navigate them effectively

Join Sián Hemming-Metcalfe and Michaela Anaka to discover crucial tips on how to reduce mould risks and embrace proactive management.

Presenter: Sián Hemming-Metcalfe - Operations Director and Head of Training - Inventory Base, ARLA Propertymark Advisory Panel Member - Inventories 

Co-Presenter: Michaela Anaka - Director My Home Bespoke, Accredited Mediator, South East London Regional Executive ARLA Propertymark & Property investor

Building a successful property reporting service can be both a professional and personal exploration. But how can you ensure that you have the essential strategies, strength, and ability to thrive in this challenging industry?

Join Sián as she delves into the key factors that can help you build a thriving reporting service.

Discover the significance of defining your service and how it will set you apart from the competition. Learn the fundamentals of developing a solid business plan that aligns with your goals  and gain valuable insights on how to create a strong brand that reflects the values that will resonate with clients.

By tuning in, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about why you should define your niche, the importance of building your brand based on quality, why assembling a strong team means a strong business and how staying informed will allow you to adapt in a rapidly evolving industry.

Unlock your full potential as an inventory professional and set yourself on a pathway to success in this exciting field of property management with InventoryBase Academy

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For more information or to book a free demo and trial visit inventorybase.co.uk

Hosted by Propertymark in March 2023, Sián Hemming-Metcalfe, Operations Director of Approved Propertymark Supplier Inventory Base explains how to use smart home data (think temperature sensors, safety alarms, home security and more) to gain a deeper understanding of your property portfolio and make data-driven decisions that increase your bottom line.

In this webinar, Sián explores:

• Why proptech and real-time property data are game-changers for agents
• The types of data that can help you make smart decisions
• How easy it is to collect and use data to gain insights
• Practical steps for integrating data into your day-to-day operations

Listen in and discover how real-time property data can provide the tools you need to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of real estate.

For more information or to book a free demo and trial visit inventorybase.co.uk

To access the video recording of this episode go to our YouTube channel - Inventory Base

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In this episode of The Inventory Professional podcast; Sián talks with Angelique Matthews, an inventory specialist in South Africa who ran her own business for over 10 years before making the shift from practitioner to proptech expert. 

Sián asks Angelique what the response has been like since the law changed last year (2022) making property inventory reports and inspections mandatory in South Africa.

We discuss barriers and benefits and the response from the industry including the challenges of implementing the legislations. Angelique provides her insight into how the rental process works and how property reports are intrinsically tied to ensuring that tenants are involved in the reporting process from the very start of the tenancy. 

And finally, Sián asks what the UK rental housing sector can learn from the South African approach to inventory reports, inspections as well as tenant-landlord relationships?

To access the video recording of this episode go to our YouTube channel - Inventory Base

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From the 23 January 2023, new regulations make it a legal requirement for responsible persons for all multi-occupied residential buildings in England with storeys over 11 metres in height to:

- undertake quarterly checks of all fire doors (including self-closing devices) in the common parts

- undertake – on a best endeavour basis – annual checks of all flat entrance doors (including self-closing devices) that lead onto a building’s common parts.

While these regulations will create additional checks for property managers, landlords and agents it is also an opportunity for Inventory Professionals to utilise your reporting skills by completing the fire door safety checks on behalf of the responsible person.

In this recording of the webinar released on 20th January 2023, Siàn takes a look at how inventory providers can complete fire door safety checks including:

- Background to legislation
- Understanding who is a 'responsible person'
- 6 Key inspection check points
- Frequency of reporting
- Compliant reporting & supporting the responsible person

To access a visual copy of the slides and webinar; click on the link here

The unprecedented demand for property, largely fuelled by a buoyant sales market, has impacted stock levels especially as increased legislation forces some landlords to reevaluate their role.

Sián highlights the pressure these changes are exerting on the inventory supplier market, the imminent introduction of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act and how this will directly affect the assessment of rental properties prompting the question; is the testing of alarms a moral or legal duty for inventory professionals?

Melissa talk about why we should establish more focused training, develop better processes for information sharing and the overriding need to change the reporting industry so that as more legislation is introduced, we are all better prepared.

With no one body or association taking responsibility for this particular section of the PRS, Sián highlights the potential for complacency to creep in, and asks whether now is the time to take more control of our industry so that we continue to be part of the solution that supports the industry?

Our blog on the imminent regulation and changes to renting in Wales can be found here: Renting Homes (Wales) Act

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The podcast is a recording of the webinar hosted by David Mintz of Kerfuffle with Sián from Inventory Base and James Kent from Safe 2 - The Leading Provider of Property Safety Certificates.

In this recording, the panel discuss:

1. Why should landlords invest in regular boiler maintenance? (safety)
2. Can servicing your boiler help save money when it comes to fuel bills?  
3. HMO traditionally have fuel bills included in the rent - is this likely to now change?
4. What devices or software can landlords use to monitor usage?
5. How can landlords and tenants check that the gas engineer is qualified and insured?
6. Fire safety - why its important to check your doors 

Listen in as David, Sián and James highlight why ventilating is as equally as important as heating the property, why testing alarms every two weeks could save lives, the benefits of preventative maintenance and why checking your fire doors can give occupants vital time to leave the property in an emergency.

To find out more about Gas Safety Week visit: https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/gas...

To find and book the services of a qualified and resisted Gas Safe engineer visit: https://www.safe2ltd.com

To find out Inventory Base can help agents, inventory professionals and landlords manage property more effectively and safely visit: https://inventorybase.co.uk

To discover how Kerfuffle can help agents find the best industry suppliers visit: https://www.kerfuffle.com/deals/inven...

Although there is no actual data on missed appointments or cancelled reports for the supplier industry, it is a well known issue and a more than regular occurrence for some providers that has a real impact on their 'bottom line'.

Listen in as Sián highlights some of the reasons behind those missed appointments, the costs to the industry and why communication is key to reducing the actual costs involved with a report not going ahead.

Finally, Sián offers practical solutions and key takeaways to reduce the disruption to schedules and alleviate the impact of lost revenue.

A blog on this subject is also available: Missed Appointments – What Inventory Clerks Need to Know