Imfuna Case Study: ABC Property Shop
This Liverpool property management company updated the way they collect a This Liverpool property management company updated the way they collect and store property data. However, ABC did not end up becoming users in 2008. At that time, mobile software was still in its infancy, and producing a report with such an extensive amount of information […]
Imfuna Free Infographic: Repairs and Proptech
In September Fixflo released The Fixflo Report 2017, which was based on a survey of property and lettings professionals. While the property industry has historically been slow to adopt technology, there are signs that the majority opinion may be changing. We created the free infographic below with data from one of our integration partners, Fixflo, to show that perhaps the property […]
U.K. Government Tightening Grip on Agency Fees
by Michael Wolter Government officials announced on 18 October that they plan to tighten the grip on property managers across the country, increasing the pressure on agency staff to find alternative ways to account for the fees they charge to tenants. The U.K. government has recently begun increasing the regulations on estate and letting agents, […]
Time Saving Success for Imfuna Clients
by Michael Wolter Does proptech actually offer time savings? And, if so, what does that mean for a business’ bottom line? Benefitting from Proptech Those with their ear to the ground in the property industry know that “proptech” is a buzzword for many professionals these days. There are countless proptech solutions on the market, each of which […]
Saving Surveying with Millennials and Tech
by Michael Wolter Can the surveying profession survive without increased recruitment efforts and property technology adoption? A Surveyor Shortage? Data compiled over the past few years has highlighted a significant problem facing the U.K. property surveying community: a high average age of members, coupled with a decline in new, young prospects looking to become surveyors. Some have […]
Imfuna Sponsors RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year 2017 Award
by Michael Wolter Imfuna, creators of mobile surveying app Imfuna surveyor, are sponsoring the Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year (YSOTY) 2017 award from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), taking place on 17 November in London. The award is offered as part of the broader RICS YSOTY awards ceremony, which covers nine unique categories […]
Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding in South Africa?
As with many legal matters, there is not just one answer to this question. First, let’s look at the two types of electronic signatures as defined by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (ECTA). The Different Types of Electronic Signature There is an electronic signature and an advanced electronic signature. The first includes both […]
What can proptech teach us in the wake of the Grenfell disaster?
by Michael Wolter The benefits of proptech often highlight making life more efficient, productive, and easier. But could proptech be enabled on a much larger and more important scale –enabling property professionals to increase the safety of residential buildings, or even to save lives? The Importance of Adequate Materials The recent tragic events at Grenfell Tower in London have […]
When Qualification Comes Before Service
by Michael Wolter Across the swath of careers in the property field, there is an equally vast array of qualifications and certifications one can obtain. If you’re a U.K. letting agent, there’s NAEA Propertymark accreditation and the estate agent diploma from CPD. The majority of surveyors, of course, are members of the Royal Institute of […]
Before Smart Cities Can Walk the Walk, They Need to Talk the Talk
by Michael Wolter The truly smart city in its fully realized form remains a glimmer in technologists’ eyes, as property and construction sectors uphold their reputation for being slow to adopt technology. The call to action has been made, with new proptech companies forming all the time and advanced digital systems offering property companies a […]
