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	Just like with many other industries, companies in the property management industry use data in order to be able to offer the best service, and the way they store their data is undergoing a lot of change. Storing data in your company’s PCs is not the most effective solutions. Cloud technology allows you to store data on the web and allow anyone in your team to access any file no matter where they are and what time it is. Using cloud technology means you can rest assured knowing that your data is perfectly safe even if something happens to your office PCs. And cloud-based property management software can save time on mundane tasks and make your work easier.		Just like with many other industries, companies in the property management industry use data in order to be able to offer the best service, and the way they store their data is undergoing a lot of change. Storing data in your company’s PCs is not the most effective solutions. Cloud technology allows you to store data on the web and allow anyone in your team to access any file no matter where they are and what time it is. Using cloud technology means you can rest assured knowing that your data is perfectly safe even if something happens to your office PCs. And cloud-based property management software can save time on mundane tasks and make your work easier.

−	== Digital security ==	+	= Digital security =

−	~~We’ve already mentioned above how important data is for property management companies. With that in mind and the~~ fact that hackers now target small businesses more than ever, make cybersecurity an important ~~part of it all~~. ~~Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that more~~ and more property management companies ~~decide to invest~~ in cybersecurity. If you’re a property manager, you know just how important it is to protect your tenants’ or clients’ personal information. ~~The last thing you want to happen is hackers getting their hands on that information. That being said, jumping on the bandwagon and turning to~~ a ~~company that offers cybersecurity services makes a lot of sense. And the good news is~~, the number of cybersecurity businesses is increasing ~~and finding an organization you can turn to should be a real piece of cake~~.	+	The fact that hackers now target small businesses more than ever, make cybersecurity increasingly important. More and more property management companies are investing in cybersecurity. If you’re a property manager, you know just how important it is to protect your tenants’ or clients’ personal information. As a result, the number of cybersecurity businesses is increasing.

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−	== New types of keys ==	+	= New types of keys =

−	Every property manager knows ~~just~~ how difficult managing keys is, especially when ~~there’s~~ a ~~whole bunch~~ of them. A large number of tenants ~~ends~~ up losing their keys and replacing them takes both time and energy~~. Luckily, new types of keys show just how far into the future we are right now~~. The property management industry is slowly moving towards ~~[https://www.doityourself.com/stry/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-keyless-door-lock~~ pin-coded entries] and locks you can control using an app. ~~However, difficulties that come up when managing keys aren’t the only reason why these new types of keys~~ are ~~emerging. They’re also~~ making it ~~a lot~~ easier for property managers to ensure their tenants are as safe as possible~~, which is an important part of the job~~.	+	Every property manager knows how difficult managing keys is, especially when there are a lot of them. A large number of tenants end up losing their keys and replacing them takes both time and energy. The property management industry is slowly moving towards pin-coded entries and locks you can control using an app. These are making it easier for property managers to ensure their tenants are as safe as possible.

−	=~~= Final thoughts =~~=	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	~~Technology is advancing at a rapid pace~~ and ~~these are just some of the trends we saw emerge in the property~~ management ~~industry~~. ~~Still, there’s no doubt we’ll see a lot more innovation~~ in ~~the industry and staying up~~-~~to-date is~~ a ~~must. The best part of it is that most of these trends help create an easier and smarter way~~ to ~~operate~~.	+	* Asset information model.
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−	With the development of technology, every industry undergoes some kind of change. Property management is no exception and the industry keeps evolving. Not only that, but due to how easily technology found its way into property management, it’s safe to say we’ll see plenty of new trends pop up in the industry. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the emerging trends in property management that scream next generation.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~[[File:Buildings-2581875 1280~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	With the development of technology, every industry undergoes some kind of change. Property management is no exception and the industry keeps evolving. This article discusses some of the emerging trends in property management.

−	=~~= Virtual reality ==~~	+	[[File:Buildings-2581875_1280.jpg\|link=File:Buildings-2581875_1280.jpg]]

−	~~If you’ve been paying attention lately, you just had to hear a lot about [https://www.explainthatstuff.com/virtualreality.html virtual~~ reality (VR)]. VR isn’t all about gaming and there’s no doubt it’ll be used in many industries, including property management. Long gone are the days when you had to rely on 2D plans when buying a house or flat. 3D plans sure are an upgrade but virtual reality is changing the game even more. Using VR, you can now take a virtual tour of an unfinished building and get a clear picture of how it’ll look once the project has been completed. This is something every property management business needs to be aware of and use to their advantage. For instance, using VR is a perfect way to attract new tenants and show everyone your company is up to date when it comes to technology.	+	= Virtual reality =

−	~~[[File:Vr-3411378 1280~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	VR isn’t all about gaming, there’s no doubt it will be used in many industries, including property management. Gone are the days when you had to rely on 2D plans when buying a property. 3D plans are an improvement, but virtual reality is changing the game even more.

−	~~== Improved communication ==~~	+	Using VR, you can now take a virtual tour of an unfinished building and get a clear picture of how it will look once the project has been completed. VR is a perfect way to attract new tenants or purchasers.

−	~~Communication is an important part of running a property management business~~. Fail to establish good communication with your tenants and chances are your company will suffer. Luckily, as technology advances, there are new ways to stay in touch with your tenants and anyone else involved in your work. One of the latest trends in the industry is the use of customizable client portals that allow you to communicate with your tenants and send them automated notifications. Notifications eliminate the need for direct communication with the tenant which can sometimes prove to be a problem. Also, property managers are now starting to rely more on AIs to answer general inquiries. Do this and you’ll save yourself some valuable time.	+	[[File:Vr-3411378_1280.jpg\|link=File:Vr-3411378_1280.jpg]]

−	=~~= Cloud services =~~=	+	= Improved communication =

−	Just like with many other industries, companies in the property management industry use data in order to be able to offer ~~top-notch~~ service, and the way they store their data is undergoing a lot of change. Storing data in your company’s PCs ~~simply doesn’t cut it anymore since there are more~~ effective solutions ~~available~~. Cloud technology allows you to store ~~your~~ data on the web and allow anyone in your team access any file no matter where they are and what time it is. ~~Moreover, using~~ cloud technology means you can rest assured knowing that your data is perfectly safe even if something happens to your office PCs. And ~~the fact that you can now use [https://www.rockend.com/~~ cloud-based property management software~~] makes things even better. Include it in your arsenal and you’ll~~ save time on mundane tasks and make your work ~~a lot~~ easier.	+	Communication is an important part of running a property management business. Fail to establish good communication with your clients or customers and your company will suffer.
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		+	As technology advances, there are new ways to stay in touch. One of the latest trends in the industry is the use of customisable client portals that allow you to communicate with customers and send them automated notifications. Notifications eliminate the need for direct communication, and property managers are now starting to rely more on AIs to answer general enquiries.
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		+	= Cloud services =
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		+	Just like with many other industries, companies in the property management industry use data in order to be able to offer the best service, and the way they store their data is undergoing a lot of change. Storing data in your company’s PCs is not the most effective solutions. Cloud technology allows you to store data on the web and allow anyone in your team to access any file no matter where they are and what time it is. Using cloud technology means you can rest assured knowing that your data is perfectly safe even if something happens to your office PCs. And cloud-based property management software can save time on mundane tasks and make your work easier.

	== Digital security ==		== Digital security ==
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	We’ve already mentioned above how important data is for property management companies. With that in mind and the fact that hackers now target small businesses more than ever, make cybersecurity an important part of it all. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more property management companies decide to invest in cybersecurity. If you’re a property manager, you know just how important it is to protect your tenants’ or clients’ personal information. The last thing you want to happen is hackers getting their hands on that information. That being said, jumping on the bandwagon and turning to a company that offers cybersecurity services makes a lot of sense. And the good news is, the number of cybersecurity businesses is increasing and finding an organization you can turn to should be a real piece of cake.		We’ve already mentioned above how important data is for property management companies. With that in mind and the fact that hackers now target small businesses more than ever, make cybersecurity an important part of it all. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more property management companies decide to invest in cybersecurity. If you’re a property manager, you know just how important it is to protect your tenants’ or clients’ personal information. The last thing you want to happen is hackers getting their hands on that information. That being said, jumping on the bandwagon and turning to a company that offers cybersecurity services makes a lot of sense. And the good news is, the number of cybersecurity businesses is increasing and finding an organization you can turn to should be a real piece of cake.

−	[[File:Internet-~~3484137 1280~~.jpg]]	+	[[File:Internet-3484137_1280.jpg\|link=File:Internet-3484137_1280.jpg]]

	== New types of keys ==		== New types of keys ==

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With the development of technology, every industry undergoes some kind of change. Property management is no exception and the industry keeps evolving. Not only that, but due to how easily technology found its way into property management, it’s safe to say we’ll see plenty of new trends pop up in the industry. With that said, let’s take a look at some of the emerging trends in property management that scream next generation.

[[File:Buildings-2581875 1280.jpg]]

== Virtual reality ==

If you’ve been paying attention lately, you just had to hear a lot about [https://www.explainthatstuff.com/virtualreality.html virtual reality (VR)]. VR isn’t all about gaming and there’s no doubt it’ll be used in many industries, including property management. Long gone are the days when you had to rely on 2D plans when buying a house or flat. 3D plans sure are an upgrade but virtual reality is changing the game even more. Using VR, you can now take a virtual tour of an unfinished building and get a clear picture of how it’ll look once the project has been completed. This is something every property management business needs to be aware of and use to their advantage. For instance, using VR is a perfect way to attract new tenants and show everyone your company is up to date when it comes to technology.

[[File:Vr-3411378 1280.jpg]]

== Improved communication ==

Communication is an important part of running a property management business. Fail to establish good communication with your tenants and chances are your company will suffer. Luckily, as technology advances, there are new ways to stay in touch with your tenants and anyone else involved in your work. One of the latest trends in the industry is the use of customizable client portals that allow you to communicate with your tenants and send them automated notifications. Notifications eliminate the need for direct communication with the tenant which can sometimes prove to be a problem. Also, property managers are now starting to rely more on AIs to answer general inquiries. Do this and you’ll save yourself some valuable time.

== Cloud services ==

Just like with many other industries, companies in the property management industry use data in order to be able to offer top-notch service, and the way they store their data is undergoing a lot of change. Storing data in your company’s PCs simply doesn’t cut it anymore since there are more effective solutions available. Cloud technology allows you to store your data on the web and allow anyone in your team access any file no matter where they are and what time it is. Moreover, using cloud technology means you can rest assured knowing that your data is perfectly safe even if something happens to your office PCs. And the fact that you can now use [https://www.rockend.com/ cloud-based property management software] makes things even better. Include it in your arsenal and you’ll save time on mundane tasks and make your work a lot easier.

== Digital security ==

We’ve already mentioned above how important data is for property management companies. With that in mind and the fact that hackers now target small businesses more than ever, make cybersecurity an important part of it all. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that more and more property management companies decide to invest in cybersecurity. If you’re a property manager, you know just how important it is to protect your tenants’ or clients’ personal information. The last thing you want to happen is hackers getting their hands on that information. That being said, jumping on the bandwagon and turning to a company that offers cybersecurity services makes a lot of sense. And the good news is, the number of cybersecurity businesses is increasing and finding an organization you can turn to should be a real piece of cake.

[[File:Internet-3484137 1280.jpg]]

== New types of keys ==

Every property manager knows just how difficult managing keys is, especially when there’s a whole bunch of them. A large number of tenants ends up losing their keys and replacing them takes both time and energy. Luckily, new types of keys show just how far into the future we are right now. The property management industry is slowly moving towards [https://www.doityourself.com/stry/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-keyless-door-lock pin-coded entries] and locks you can control using an app. However, difficulties that come up when managing keys aren’t the only reason why these new types of keys are emerging. They’re also making it a lot easier for property managers to ensure their tenants are as safe as possible, which is an important part of the job.

== Final thoughts ==

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and these are just some of the trends we saw emerge in the property management industry. Still, there’s no doubt we’ll see a lot more innovation in the industry and staying up-to-date is a must. The best part of it is that most of these trends help create an easier and smarter way to operate.

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