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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

How To Create The Perfect Tenancy Application Form

How can you select a great application and find the best tenant? One of the most important ways to do so is by having a great template for your tenant application form. Here’s what you need to consider.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Energy Efficiency – Your Landlord Must Ensure Your Home Up To Scratch

The Australian Government has found that the energy consumption in rented homes is significantly higher than in common properties. When they tried to get a deeper look into the issue, they found that these homes were appalling.
September 3, 2024
5 min

DIY vs. Hiring Professional Contractors

Are you considering renovating or remodeling your house? Find out what jobs you can do yourself and what you should always hire a professional contractor for.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Explained: The Advantages Of Renting Over Buying

The Australian Government has found that the energy consumption in rented homes is significantly higher than in common properties. When they tried to get a deeper look into the issue, they found that these homes were appalling.
September 3, 2024
5 min

How To Remove Mold From Your Rooftop

Mold is associated with moisture and can lead to fungal and bacterial infections if not treated in its early stages. When your roof is full of mold its important to follow these steps to remove it.
September 3, 2024
5 min

Emotive Words That Can Sell Your House And Net You Thousands

Overused real estate buzz words could turn potential buyers off your home. You're selling your biggest asset in life, follow these tips for selling your house.
September 3, 2024
5 min

The Costs of Hiring an Asbestos Removal Expert

If you your property is contaminated with asbestos materials and particles do not hesitate to hire an asbestos removal expert. This will cost you around $35/m2.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What Are the Costs of Colorbond Roofing?

The costs of Colorbond roofing range between $18 and $36 per meter. Homeowners must also handle the shipping and installation costs.
September 3, 2024
5 min

What Is The Cost Of Hiring A Plumber?

You may need a plumber to maintain and repair different areas of your home. But what is the plumber call out fee? The fact that the cost of hiring a plumber
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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