Ready to improve communication with your tenants? Inspection Manager’s online tenant options are here to help you power-up your day and enhance communication with ease. Our Branded Tenant Assisted Inspections, Branded Paperless Ingoing Reports, and Branded Digital Leases are not just tools to streamline your rental process, they’re also the key to stronger relationships and better communication with your tenants.

In an exciting development for property management professionals, Inspection Manager has become a part of Proptech Labs. Proptech Labs was launched in conjunction with the recent Bricks + Agent acquisition of Inspection Manager. Proptech Lab’s aim is to be the leading software development group dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction. This integration brings together three powerful products, including Bricks + Agent Inspection Manager and Invoice Automate to create a comprehensive all-in-one solution that revolutionises property management processes. With increased resources and expertise, Proptech Labs promises enhanced efficiencies and streamlined operations for businesses.

You know one of the most exciting things about the real estate industry? It keeps on changing all the time. With the ever-changing trends, it also becomes imperative that as a property manager, you educate yourselves, and stay updated with the latest practices, but how? Well, reading the top property management blogs makes you innovative and also keeps you on the top of industry trends. They also offer you a wealth of knowledge and seamlessly provides you with the outstanding resources. But in case, if you are not sure which blogs to browse through, here are the top 5 property management blogs that you can look up to.

Way back in 2018, shark Andrew Banks did an on screen deal for a stake in start up Bricks and Agent – but off screen the deal did not progress The team at Bricks and Agent kept in touch with Andrew and when it was time to complete their recent capital raise, Andrew took a bite of the start up. Andrew is now an investor in Bricks and Agent which recently raised more than $9m including a strategic investment from publicly listed Hipages Group (ASX:HPG)

Little Real Estate is Australia's largest independently owned real estate agencies and aim to offer their clients real service that provides real outcomes. Before Bricks + Agent, Little Real Estate agency was managing maintenance tasks on three different systems in order to get the request to a property manager, Since partnering with Bricks + Agent they now have reduced the amount of time it takes teams to initiate and complete the maintenance workflow.

The first 100 days is a wake up call for new real estate agents. This is the make it or break it period, when many decide that they’re better off switching to another kind of job. Unfortunately there’s no instruction manual on how to be a successful real estate agent but if you have a bit of know-how it can make the first 100 days easier to get through.

Technology continues to change our way of doing business. This is as true for managing properties as it is for all the other areas in today's real estate industry.

Bricks + Agent has been selected in Austrade's Singapore Landing Pad Program.

Bricks + Agent is a platform built to simplify and enhance the property maintenance and inspection process for property managers, tradespeople, tenants and property owners.

Green, eco-friendly and energy efficient housing is growing and scaling in Australia. Whether you've already jumped on the bandwagon or you're just going to dip your toes in the latest trends, here are few housing trends that will save you money and are shaping the Australian real estate market

In order to find good tenants, property managers must ensure that both the outdoor and the indoor areas of the rental unit are in perfect shape during Summer.

Do you know why the roof is considered most important during construction? It is the first line of defense that protects you from environmental hazards. Apart from giving a curb appeal to your building, it gives you a comfortable space to stay. Roofing style has evolved from years. The trend is changing now from conventional roofs to sustainable roofs.

Is your room is too warm? Did you know that your roof could be the problem? A solar-powered roof ventilator might just be the answer to making you comfortable.

Most new real estate agents don't make it past their first year. How can you stay afloat in your first year as an agent without losing time and money

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.

All successful professionals have their secrets, and property managers make no exception. Knowledge, teamwork, good marketing, and reliability are some of them.

It’s no news that an essential thing for a property manager is to communicate with landlords and tenants effectively and to solve their issues promptly.

Maintenance Plus powered by Bricks + Agent is deeply embedded within Property Tree.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.