After a long flight, a guest pulls into the driveway and sees the porch light glowing. Inside, the air feels cool and comfortable, and their access code works on the first try. There’s no friction, no confusion, just a home that feels ready and uncomplicated from the moment they arrive. Behind that smooth arrival is more than a…
Energy performance used to be something properties improved over time. Now it is something they are measured against. Regulators in both the UK and EU are setting clearer expectations for how residential buildings use energy and how that performance is documented. What once lived mainly in sustainability reports is now showing up in EPC assessments, operational audits,…
It usually starts quietly. A slow drip under a sink. A supply line behind a washer that loosens over time. There are no alarms and no visible damage at first. By the time someone notices, water has already soaked through cabinets, drywall, and flooring — a loss that could cost thousands or even tens of thousands to repair. Not to mention…
A resident drops off their keys at move-out. Later that day, a new resident shows up after work, expecting a smooth handoff. At the same time, the leasing office is coordinating a lock change, tracking down keys, and trying to catch up on a maintenance request that’s already running late. None of these tasks are unusual on…
Late in the afternoon, a unit sits empty. A resident is still at work, or a guest checked out earlier that day. The space is quiet, the lights are off, and the doors are locked, yet the thermostat keeps running. Multiplied across dozens of units, that unseen energy use amounts to a real cost: real dollars wasted,…
Connected technology has moved from a luxury to an operational necessity across multifamily housing. Rising utility costs, ongoing staffing shortages, and growing expectations from residents have pushed property teams to look for ways to work smarter, not harder. IoT provides one of the clearest paths to measurable savings. From HVAC efficiency and leak prevention to…
