TECHNOLOGY
Uberizing the property maintenance sector
The first-of-its-kind in South Africa , the Home + Property web-based platform is taking the hassle and stress out of scheduling property maintenance and finding credible , trustworthy service providers . It offers real-time tracking and communication between landlord / agent , tenant and vendors and it ’ s cashless ., which reduces the risk for all parties .
Home + also rewards customers with loyalty points which can be spent by Home + retail partners . “ Home + Property takes the hassle out of maintenance logistics ,” says Hugo . “ Saving time , money , energy and resources , it frees up rental agents to focus on generating revenue .”
The last couple of years have necessitated a major paradigm shift within the commercial real estate industry . The pandemic has catalysed a growing trend for flexible working , with an increasing number of companies responding to employee demand by embracing a hybrid model . This enables employees to split their time between the office , home and a local coworking space . These spaces are often adaptable and can be leased on a flexible basis to meet the client ’ s needs , whether they need a meeting room , a co-working space , hotdesking suites , break-out areas , or a combination of the same . This emerging trend in client demand has caused many commercial landlords and franchise operators to rethink their strategies .
As Founder and Principal of The Ocean Company , a San Diegobased firm that specialises in tenant representation , Jamal Brown has been at the frontline of this revolution .
136 NOV 2022 SA Real Estate Investor Magazine