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Why business e-mail compromise could cost your rental agency everything – and how to stop it

Business e-mail compromise is a particularly dangerous form of cybercrime. How can you protect your business, your clients and your staff?

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4 tips on how to grow a property management business

This short and sweet guide on how to grow a property management business is meant to make the task at hand less daunting and more exciting.

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Success at any size: PropTech for small and large businesses

The benefits of property management software for small businesses, large companies, and everything in between are too plentiful to ignore.

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How to handle N1 rent increase forms correctly in Ontario

Just one mistake can invalidate an N1 rent increase form. How do property managers in Ontario raise rents timeously, fairly, without error, and within the law?

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How to protect client data: privacy, PIPEDA and PropTech

Property managers handle a lot of sensitive information about tenants, owners, and staff. In this digital age, protecting client data has become a top priority.

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Answers on a postcard, please Minister – Industry needs more details on Renters (Reform) Bill

PayProp boss Neil Cobbold calls for more details on the Renters (Reform) Bill. What can Housing Minister Rachel Maclean do to reassure the industry?

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Why you need a maintenance reserve for your rental properties

Property managers have to be ready for anything. Discover the importance of maintenance reserves for rental properties, budget tips & the most useful PropTech.

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Is it better to rent out furnished or unfurnished properties?

Discover whether it's better to rent out furnished or unfurnished. Make an informed decision as a property manager to maximize returns and attract tenants.