Traditional property management tools are no longer fit for purpose

The UK faces a significant housing challenge, with demand far outstripping supply. With private owners exiting the market in droves, the institutional single-family and build-to-rent sectors are emerging as pivotal solutions in addressing this crisis. According to a comprehensive Savills report, projections indicate that between 800,000 to 1,000,000 new private rental homes will be created by 2031. This expansion is not just about increasing the quantity of homes but also about enhancing community sustainability and living standards across the UK.

However, to deliver on the promise of an “upgraded” experience, it is increasingly clear that traditional property management systems are no longer fit for purpose. Relying on manual processes and disjointed “point solutions” leaves data in silos, creating inefficiencies, errors, and delays, which impede growth and affect the quality of service provided to residents.

Automating repetitive tasks like data collection and entry is essential to efficiently managing the rise in institutionally managed single-family homes. And it's not just about keeping pace; it's about setting a new standard for the renter’s experience, thus making single-family a more appealing solution to local authorities and government.

Through the adoption of operating systems like Residently, property managers and owners can streamline their operations to stay ahead of the curve. By reducing reliance on manual work and eliminating the need for intermediaries, we can significantly improve operational efficiency, enhance resident satisfaction, and ultimately, drive higher yields.

As we look towards a future where the UK housing market is buoyed by innovation, it's clear that embracing technology in property management is not just an option but a necessity.