By using technology in the workplace, we are able to increase our productivity, efficiency and communication, with our mobile phones providing us with an infinite source of information at the click of a button. There are millions of apps which are used today in order to help workers with their daily tasks and, as a property investor, you need to know about these top 5:
MagicPlan:
Available for iOS & Android
This app is able to measure floorspace, room dimensions and create an entire interconnected floorplan in seconds. From your smartphone, you can develop and display the layout and details of each room in the property, including furniture, windows, plumbing and even alarm systems.
Property Evaluator
Available for iOS & Android
This real estate investment app is ideal for buy-and-hold investors or property businesses who are searching for property value price formation. This app provides a detailed analysis so that you can predict the value for money of your property, calculating the projected rental yields, renovation costs and extra expenses; clearly laying out the income sources and expenses.
Rightmove
Available for iOS & Android
This app will provide you with analytical reports, calculate mortgages and offers a communication hub for agents to connect and post updates and news. Having this app gives you access to a portal of industry information, enhances productivity and allows you to connect to thousands of active house hunters.
Houzz
Available for iOS & Android
The Houzz app saw top votes in the 2016 Google Play Awards, crediting its informative approach to interior design. The internal details and finishing touches of a property have a large impact on the final sale and Houzz can help you to navigate through the designs with mood boards and ideas from architects, homeowners and interior designers.
Bespoke
Available for iOS & Android
This facility management allows a bird’s eye view of every activity, document and event that runs in your housing business. With this app, you can distribute service orders, schedule appointments and track property standards all from your mobile phone or tablet.
The housing sector has seen a wave of technological implementations within every role in the industry and these 5 mobile/tablet apps could prove to be greatly beneficial for property investors in the UK.