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Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
3 minutes

Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
5 Minutes

5 Ways Technology Can Help You Streamline Invoice Processing

September 11, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – July Release

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Updates to Inspection Manager – August Release

Introducing Our New App Features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For January

This release sees new updates that will help you with even Faster Report Editing via the CMS, with the new Area Level Thumbs Up for marking conditions and an improved reporting functionality to Load Reports Faster. Let us know what you think of these new features!
September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Check Out Our Latest Updates For March

September 12, 2024
3 minutes

Edit Layout via Report Editing

September 12, 2024
2 minutes

Follow-ups for Tenant Assisted Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Edit Inspection Report in CMS

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

How To Bulk Close & Send Routine Inspections

September 16, 2024
3 minutes

Bulk Send Tenant Assisted Inspection Requests

September 16, 2024
5 min

When Do Property Managers Refuse Tenancy Applications

Choosing good tenants is not an exact science, and oftentimes, tenancy applications are refused for a variety of reasons like bad credit or bad references.
September 3, 2024
5 min

5 Expert Qualities That Make A Good Real Estate Agent

We've listed good real estate agent qualities to help you succeed! In Australia's soaring property market real estate agents have to be on top of their game.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The Pros and Cons of Managing Your Own Investment Properties

Before choosing between managing your own property or hiring a professional property manager, landlords should decide whether saving money is worth the effort.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What Areas In Queensland Are Popular For Property Investors?

Considering a Queensland investment property? Figures compiled by CoreLogic show that the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, were the region’s strongest performers.
September 3, 2024
5 min

3 Hacks To Make Property Managers Work Smarter, Not Harder

If property managers use the ‘Blocking technique’, the ‘To Do Matrix’ and the delegate tasks SMARTER, they become more organized and waste less time.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The 5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs To Excel

Jun 7, 2017 - Effective communication in real estate is a must. We've mapped out the essential soft skills and qualities of a good real estate agent, to help
September 3, 2024
5 min

Why It’s Important For A Property Manager To Be Mobile

Nowadays, if property managers want to be ahead of the game in real estate management business, they must focus on offering instance services on mobile devices.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How Can Property Managers Use Technology To Attract Tenants

To be ahead of their competitors, property managers must always be on the lookout for technological innovations that can help them attract new tenants.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Rafael Niesten in the PropTech podcast with Kylie Davis

Rafael Niesten talks with Kylie Davis about why property managers need to use a platform such as Bricks + Agent to make their life easier.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What property managers look for at inspections

General cleanliness and repairs are a few of the things property managers look at during inspections. See all the aspects that are important to look at.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Useful Technology For Airbnb Managers

From security systems to property management software, there certainly is an app to help you with every aspect being an short-term rental manager or Airbnb host.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What is a Maintenance Manager? What do they do?

Maintenance Manager - What is a Maintenance Manager ? What do they do day by day?
September 3, 2024
5 min

What is a Maintenance Manager and what do they do?

Maintenance Manager - What is a Maintenance Manager ? What do they do day by day?
September 3, 2024
5 min

Waikato Real Estate Customer Story

Cherie Osbaldiston from Waikato Real Estate shares her experience with Bricks + Agent's maintenance solution and approach to onboarding her trades.
September 3, 2024
3 min read

Why Digital Maintenance Apps are Reshaping Property Care

With maintenance management apps, scheduling and tracking maintenance tasks have never been easier.
March 29, 2024
3 min read

What Does the Future Hold for Supplier Engagement

Let’s examine how they are simplifying the procurement process and ensuring quality service.
March 30, 2024
5 min

The Top Responsibilities of a Property Manager: A Comprehensive Guide

Being a property agent isn’t an easy job. There are a multitude of tasks that you are responsible for. It is only natural for you to overlook a few things. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is trust accounting. Here are 5 common trust accounting mistakes that property agents often make.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tenant Screening: Everything Professional Property Managers Need to Know

As a professional property manager, one of your main roles includes proper tenant screening. To maintain the proper standards and laws, here is how you can go about the screening process.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Smart Real Estate Tech Trends of 2018

In 2018, there has been a lot of debate around technology disrupting the Australian real estate industry. Here are the top-most real estate tech trends that are taking 2018 by storm.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Rockend MRI partners with Bricks + Agent in Australia and New Zealand

Maintenance Plus powered by Bricks + Agent is deeply embedded within Property Tree.
September 3, 2024
5 min

9 Questions to Ask a Property Manager Before Sealing the Deal

Considering all the time and money you pour into your property, choosing a rental property manager is crucial. Have you asked candidates these questions?
September 3, 2024
5 min

When Do Property Managers Refuse Tenancy Applications

Choosing good tenants is not an exact science, and oftentimes, tenancy applications are refused for a variety of reasons like bad credit or bad references.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The Pros and Cons of Managing Your Own Investment Properties

Before choosing between managing your own property or hiring a professional property manager, landlords should decide whether saving money is worth the effort.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Why It’s Important For A Property Manager To Be Mobile

Nowadays, if property managers want to be ahead of the game in real estate management business, they must focus on offering instance services on mobile devices.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What You Need To Know About Property Management Fees

Each property management agency may charge different property management fees. A complete guide on everything you need to know about property management fees.
September 3, 2024

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