http://www.propertyadd.com/News from PropertyADDSat, 22 Nov 2008 00:11:18 GMTWe're trying to gauge market interest in Mac based estate agents software.

Our FREE estate agency software has generated an exciting amount of interest from the world of estate agency - and some from Mac users in particular.

It seems that estate agencies running Macs are not particularly well catered for at the moment. We've had a few enquiries from agents who were disappointed that we were yet another software provider who were unable to offer a non-PC option.

In our defence, the agencies we have spoken to in the past haven't been particularly interested, so it hasn't featured as a priority development before.

So tell us.. How many of you run Mac based offices and would be interested in PropertyADD if it were able to run on a Mac/Firefox platform?

If there is a good level of interest, we might just do it!]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10011contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTFree entry-level version of PropertyADD is launched

We are forever looking for ways that we can offer the estate agency world something a little different and we realise that times are tough, with agents looking to both cut costs and find efficiencies.

We are therefore pleased to announce that we are releasing a new version of PropertyADD specifically for estate agents who just need the basics, but need them done well.

All of the essential matching benefits from our main versions are available, including the ability to send marketing materials via email and to mobile phones using SMS and MMS (picture) messages.

What's more, we're releasing and hosting the service FREE for a limited time only.

See further information on our entry level estate agency software.]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10006contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTAutomatically generating PDF property brochures

PDF files became the de facto standard for sending documents electronically some time ago. Whether emailling property particulars to potential applicants or supplying print ready brochures to your digital printing bureau, PDF is the easy way for estate agents to go.

We've added two new features to PropertyADD to make producing PDF documents as simple as possible.

Firstly, it is now possible to create your own PDF templates through the admin area. You choose the page size, add the items you wish to appear and sequence them as necessary. It's a simple process, yet you retain full control over the page layout.

Secondly, you assign a PDF template against each property. A one-click process then merges the property data into the PDF template and produces your brochure in seconds.

There's no need to buy Adobe® Acrobat® and it's another brilliant time saver.]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10004contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTPropertyADD achieves 100% uptime for the past year

At PropertyADD, we recognise that investing in an estate agency software service accessed over the Internet for the first time can be a concern for those who are used to physically installing software on the PCs in their office.

We fully understand that reliability is everything to our business. That's why we invest heavily in our hosting infrastructure - and use active monitoring tools to ensure that our service is available.

Third party statistics prove that PropertyADD had 100% uptime between March 2007 and March 2008.

We hope that this helps to reassure you that your business is safe in our hands!]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10003contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTEasily produce EPC charts for property particulars and your website!

In order to prepare for the introduction of the delayed HIP regulations, PropertyADD now boasts full and integrated support for EPC chart production.

From the 1st of August 2007 owners of four bedroom and larger properties in England and Wales will need to arrange for a Home Information Pack to be prepared before putting their homes up for sale. Smaller properties are expected to be subject to the same rules shortly afterwards, as the number of accredited energy assessors increases.

A key element of the HIP is the Energy Performance Certificate which must be the first document in the pack after the index.

The two graphs from the EPC (energy efficiency rating and environmental impact rating) must be included in the property particulars. The government has also encouraged the display the EPC ratings on agency websites.



No matter what happens regarding HIPS, with PropertyADD you can at least feel 100% prepared]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10008contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTHelp your applicants pinpoint each property!

The latest release of PropertyADD now includes location mapping for your properties, powered by Microsoft® MapPoint®.

You choose whether you want to make a map available on a property-by-property basis, with full integration into both the PropertyADD software itself (for staff to use if necessary) and the property details on your website.

Save your applicants the trouble of running a post code through an online mapping website and give them with the facts they need at their fingertips. It's another thing that your vendors will appreciate too - proving that your estate agency is willing to go the extra mile. ]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10009contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTCreating contact and property records just got a whole lot easier!

As of the latest release, PropertyADD now includes integrated postcoding - saving you time and money and improving your customer service.

Your staff can now find an address based solely on its postcode, or add a missing postcode based on a part address. It's as simple as picking from a dropdown list of available options.

Potential applicants and vendors will appreciate the ease of adding themselves to your database through your website and embarrassing addressing mistakes will become a thing of the past.]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10010contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTMaking life easier for your applicants

The latest version of PropertyADD includes a much requested feature - directions to properties on all calendar appointment confirmation emails.

Utilising Microsoft® MapPoint®, your applicants can now see the property on the map using your website - and then get turn-by-turn directions on how to get there!]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10007contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMTTaking the effort and paperwork out of ID verification

The latest version of PropertyADD includes another new and exciting feature - online ID verification.

An increasingly important compliance issue for estate agents, money laundering regulations are here to stay. It is recommended that estate agencies verify every vendor or landlord at instruction and every applicant or tenant on offer acceptance.

Using PropertyADD's fully integrated online ID verification (in partnership with Tracesmart's Smart ID Plus system) is now simplicity itself with a PASS, REFER or FAIL response at the click of a button.

You already enter the name and address against each contact record. Add gender and date of birth and you have as much as you need for the majority of the UK population.

Where a REFER response is given, additional fields are available to enter passport details, driving licence number and national insurance number to improve accuracy.

Warnings to highlight unverified contacts exist at key points in the sales process to ensure that checks are completed.

It's another example of PropertyADD staying ahead of the game to keep you in control.

29/09/2008 Update:
Estate Agent Today have published a good article on this from expert Malcolm Parker, which can be seen here.]]>http://www.propertyadd.com/--10005contact@propertyadd.comMon, 1 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT