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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
8 min read

12 Property Management Tips For Real Estate Investors Seeking Passive Income

Are you a property owner or interested in investing in real estate? Then it's important to understand the complexities that come with any market. Making a profit from property investment is more complicated than just fixing things when they break. When you are managing a property, especially as a first-time landlord, you might find yourself taking on a lot of different roles. The way in which you do your job can make or break your chances of being successful. A lot of entrepreneurs prefer to invest in rental properties, both long-term and short-term rentals. With companies like Airbnb becoming more popular, everyone is eager to transform homes and apartments into accommodation that can be rented short-term and for maximum profit.
September 10, 2024
8 min read

6 Reasons To Use Property Maintenance Software In A Hotel

Whether it’s a business trip or vacation, hotel guests expect everything to go as planned, and for hotel staff, the main objective is to ensure guests are comfortable. You might have the best facilities, location, great staff and exceptional service but in order to be successful in the hospitality industry, focus must be on one thing - customer satisfaction. When it comes to hotel guests, one wrong step from the service end can easily have hotel guests looking for alternative accomodation.
September 10, 2024
7 minutes

Green Roofs

Green roofs have many benefits, and that is the reason why they have started trending in Australia. Some people believe that green roofs are too expensive and that is why they haven’t installed them. However, they can be affordable if you are adding to an extension or building. The cost guide below shows everything you need to know about green roofs.
September 11, 2024
5 min read

Misconceptions about Cloud-based Property Management Software

Cloud-based property management software is considered one of the most popular and powerful tools for many real estate agencies. But while it is quite popular among many businesses, the software can still be quite overwhelming and mysterious to many, which fuels many myths about it.
September 10, 2024
5 min read

Choosing Between A Metal Or Tile Roof

It can be very challenging when it comes to choosing between a colorbond versus a tile roof. With the many varieties of cement tile roofs and metal roofs available, many residential builders and homeowners wonder which could be the best option? Both metal and tiled roofs have benefits, and it is up to you to compare the benefits and make a decision.
September 10, 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
7 min read

How to Make a Balinese Garden

Australians love everything Balinese, and you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that this beautiful island is a very popular travel destination. Aussies go to Bali for many different reasons and when they come back they wish to bring it home with them. In Bali, all the resorts and guesthouses, even the cheaper ones, have verdant and luxurious tropical gardens where you can enjoy moments of peace and tranquillity.
September 10, 2024
10 min read

Top 7 Latest Australian Pests

As fellow Australians, we can say we are not particularly fond of common pests like cockroaches, termites, spiders, and wasps, but when it comes to new Australian pests we are terrified.
September 10, 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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