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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

Ready For Sale? The Hidden Costs of Selling A House

Understand and be prepare when it comes to selling a house in Australia. Follow our homeowners guide filled with tips for selling your house.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Flipping Houses And How To Get Started

Flipping houses is the process of buying, renovating, selling is an extremely popular way for savvy property investors to make big bucks - and quickly
September 3, 2024
5 min

Your Guide To Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains tax is a tax you pay on capital gain. Understand capital gains tax, how to calculate it and tips to ensure you reduce the amount you pay.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Should You Get Council Approvals For Building A Shed?

Is it essential to get garden shed council approval when building a shed? Whether it's large or small will play a big role in the council approval process
September 3, 2024
5 min

Gable Roof Carport vs. Flat Roof Carport

Does your home need a flat roof carport or a gable roof carport to create a safe space for your car and fulfill your entertainment needs? Follow our DIY guide
September 3, 2024
5 min

Enhance Your Company's Web Presence

The playground of property management has shifted drastically in favour of having online businesses. Capitalising on potential of the internet and having a strong web presence is about more than tweaking your website. How can you improve your online presence? Here are our top tips:
September 3, 2024
5 min

How Much Do Gardening Services Cost?

If you've got a busy schedule and have no time to clean your garden, you should consider hiring a gardener. Gardening services cost are reliant on key factors.
September 3, 2024
5 min

First Time Tenants Guide

There are plenty of things to consider when you start living in a rental property which can save you from future troubles. The experts at Bricks+Agent have pulled together the best tips to help first time tenants find the right property.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How To Find A Quality Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Property

Selling your property with the wrong real estate agent can make the process a complete disaster. Follow our checklist to find a quality real estate agent.
September 3, 2024
5 min

When and How Often Should You Clean the Gutters

Cleaning the gutters is extremely important for keeping your home in good shape and is something that you can do yourself or hire a professional gutter cleaner.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks and Agent plans for 2021

Property maintenance, inspections, locks, automation and bots for property managers.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent selected as one of 50 companies for Startup Grind's 2019 global class of startups program

Social media is powerful, but not everyone knows how to cultivate their presence by using the right network. A social media strategy can help you improve service, drive growth & help you engage your audience. Here are some tips to help you build relationships with customers via social media:
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent selected in Microsoft ScaleUp Program

Property maintenance and services marketplace Bricks + Agent has been selected in the Microsoft ScaleUp program.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users

Bricks and Agent reaches 100,000 users.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent release virtual inspections app in beta

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent announce partnership with Places for People Innovation Lab

The latest partnership will see Bricks + Agent build collaborative working relationships with Places for People and help them to pilot and implement new technology.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Bricks + Agent Product Release Notes: Virtual Inspections

This week’s Bricks + Agent product release notes includes the release of a new virtual inspections tool for property and facility managers as well as tenants.
September 3, 2024
5 min

5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

Making a positive first impression on your potential buyers is so important. Follow these 5 curb appeal ideas and get the buyers & price your home deserves!
September 3, 2024
8 min read

Master Bedroom Ideas For Small Spaces

If you’re selling your house and are concerned buyers will be put off by a small master bedroom - don’t be. There’s no reason why a small bedroom can’t be as relaxing and luxurious as a much larger space. Plus, as housing affordability and environmental concerns become increasing issues for many potential homeowners, the Tiny House Movement is starting to take hold in Australia. Smaller houses are not only the best way to get a foot on the property ladder, they’re cheaper to run and can save homeowners money in the long run. What’s not to like about that? So take heart and try out some (or all) of our small master bedroom ideas - and remember, living with less doesn’t mean living without luxury!
September 10, 2024
10 min read

March Product Update: Improved Insights, Business Rules and the Smart Dashboard

A fresh start to 2020 means new goals and enhancements at Bricks + Agent. This month we are excited to announce improved insights for property managers, the introduction of ‘business rules’ to automate actions or filter jobs and a Smart Dashboard that let’s you control the information that actually requires your attention to proceed with jobs.
September 10, 2024
8 min read

What Does a Property Manager Do?

You probably know that property managers and property management companies exist, but do you know exactly what they do? The property managers are third parties who are hired to handle a wide range of daily operations related to real estate investments.
September 10, 2024
8 min read

Find Your Target Market For Rental Properties With These 5 Tips

When listing your property for rent, think of the type of audience you want living in it first! While you will feel like considering a lot of people before choosing a selected audience and demographic, it will help to keep the types of people who are not suited to your property at arms length. Once you have your target audience, its time to consider what types of things they need and want from a rental property, and how you can provide it to them. But who are your ideal renters? The experts at Bricks+Agent have put together some steps to help you target your audience.
September 10, 2024
5 min

Understanding The Real Estate Market And When To Sell

Deciding when is the best time to sell your house requires not only research of market conditions but also,other factors such as lifestyle implications and more
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tips For Property Managers To Communicate Better

If you're a property manager then its likely you're managing more than one property for your clients. Both the tenant and the owner are extremely important and communication is a key factor for success. Here are tips that can help property managers communicate better with the tenant and the owner.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Tips for Finding a Great Landlord

Finding a great landlord is not an easy task as you need to consider plenty of things while looking for a new landlord. The experts at Bricks+Agent have put together their top 5 tips for a landlord search that’ll help you discover honest and nice landlords that you can depend on.
September 3, 2024
5 min

4 Tips To Financially Protect Yourself And Your Home

Are you prepared for unexpected bills? Can you make your mortgage payments for the foreseeable future? Maybe it’s time to look at how to protect your finances.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Things To Consider Before Buying A New Home

Buying a new home can be an exciting idea. Before starting your search for homes on the market, you must consider and keep the following factors in mind.
September 3, 2024

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