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17 November 20252 min readImfuna Achieves Cyber Essentials CertificationImfuna is proud to announce that we are now Cyber Essentials certified. Cyber Essentials is the UK Government–backed cyber security scheme that helps organisations protect themselves…Read the story

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20 February 20252 min readImfuna: Strengthening the Golden Thread of Building InformationThe Golden Thread of Building Information was introduced as a fundamental principle following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. It ensures that all essential building safety data is accurate…

20 February 20252 min readComprehensive Property Appraisal for Gilead Sciences’ High-Tech Biotech Facility: A Case StudyIntroduction Gilead Sciences, a global leader in biotechnology research, needed a detailed property appraisal for one of its state-of-the-art research facilities. Given the intricate nature…

14 February 20254 min read10 Best Practices for UK Surveyors: Elevate Your Surveying StandardsIn the dynamic UK property market, surveyors play a pivotal role in assessing the condition, value, and potential risks associated with both commercial and residential properties. With…

21 July 20231 min readAllow Imfuna To Help You Achieve your goalsIn the digital world, it's often the smallest elements that hold the most transformative potential. A checkbox, for example, is more than just a small square on your screen. It's a symbol…

21 July 20231 min readRisk How to ManageThe nature of all business includes risk and importantly risk assessment. Successful businesses utilise a number of tools to manage risk in the pursuit of success, profit and avoiding…

21 July 20231 min readEngagement with TechnologyWhat constitutes the right level of engagement in a business environment as it relates to technology.As important as technological development is, it can be overwhelming.Workplace demands…

2025

4 articles

Imfuna Achieves Cyber Essentials CertificationImfuna is proud to announce that we are now Cyber Essentials certified. Cyber Essentials is the UK Government–backed cyber security scheme that helps organisations protect themselves…17 Nov

Imfuna: Strengthening the Golden Thread of Building InformationThe Golden Thread of Building Information was introduced as a fundamental principle following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. It ensures that all essential building safety data is accurate…20 Feb

Comprehensive Property Appraisal for Gilead Sciences’ High-Tech Biotech Facility: A Case StudyIntroduction Gilead Sciences, a global leader in biotechnology research, needed a detailed property appraisal for one of its state-of-the-art research facilities. Given the intricate nature…20 Feb

10 Best Practices for UK Surveyors: Elevate Your Surveying StandardsIn the dynamic UK property market, surveyors play a pivotal role in assessing the condition, value, and potential risks associated with both commercial and residential properties. With…14 Feb

2023

11 articles

Allow Imfuna To Help You Achieve your goalsIn the digital world, it's often the smallest elements that hold the most transformative potential. A checkbox, for example, is more than just a small square on your screen. It's a symbol…21 Jul

Risk How to ManageThe nature of all business includes risk and importantly risk assessment. Successful businesses utilise a number of tools to manage risk in the pursuit of success, profit and avoiding…21 Jul

Engagement with TechnologyWhat constitutes the right level of engagement in a business environment as it relates to technology.As important as technological development is, it can be overwhelming.Workplace demands…21 Jul

How do we gain your Trust?Trust once established, leads to outcomes that exceed what the customer could have achieved solely.We recognize that our commitment to our clients is core to a successful working…21 Jul

Features that MatterFinding the right features to match real world use and application is a challenging path. The range of requirements within each profession is broad. Imfuna has incorporated the most…21 Jul

Historical Buildings deserve special LoveHistorical buildings present owners/ landlords with a special set of challenges not least of all; * Special materials and finishes * Disabled access * Inefficient or dated mechanical and…21 Jul

High Rise Buildings, High RiskHigh rise buildings present a unique set of risks. By definition tall buildings incorporate complex building elements, each presenting a special set of challenges for the Landlord/ Property…21 Jul

Structural RetrofitBuildings shift and move over time. Perhaps you’ve noticed the cracks in the walls of your own home! Structural retrofits are commonplace in both newer and older structures. The reasons for…21 Jul

Test Protocol ChallengesAllow Imfuna To Help You Achieve your goals Every test protocol incorporates specific data inputs to validate the findings. Failure to complete all the detailed requirements can invalidate…21 Jul

Robust Data Prevails...and Saves MillionsAllow Imfuna To Help You Achieve your goals Have you ever been caught in a situation where someone in an important meeting or testifying at trial says something you know to be inherently…21 Jul

What is PropTech? And How It Is Revolutionizing The Real Estate Industry?Technology continues to disrupt traditional industries around the world. The property/ real estate market is no exception. As the world’s population grows, the need and demand for housing…8 Feb

2022

4 articles

Imfuna Case Study: Curtain Wall FailureIn our recent case studies, we have focused on how Imfuna’s surveyor and property inspection apps can help boost businesses and sole traders working in this industry. What we haven’t…28 Jun

Imfuna Case Study: Lone OperatorImfuna 's software can have a huge positive impact on businesses, both in terms of the personal life of the workforce, and the business performance. But that’s not all our property…8 Jun

Imfuna Case Study: Simon's StoryA lover of stories of sea adventures as a boy, his adult life had seen him wading into the world of letting properties. Before long, he was the proud owner of a successful letting agency…5 Apr

Imfuna Case Study: Leonard Property GroupLeonard Property Group Across the United Kingdom, high-end property has been transformed due to the Leonard Property Group. The business plan sounds simple. Locate historic buildings that…21 Mar

2018

1 article

How to sell proptechby Michael Wolter Proptech companies, on the other hand, often position their technology centrally and market it as their primary USP. From their perspective, proptech companies provide…4 Jan

2017

28 articles

Will the Proptech Bubble Burst in 2018?by Michael Wolter Rewind approximately one or two years and you’ll see a proptech landscape that is in stark contrast to today. Technology solutions were present in the property market in…7 Dec

Rise in U.K. Rented Properties Signals Increased Need for Accurate and Regular InspectionsThe number of rented properties in the U.K. is on the rise for younger generations, making property by Michael Wolter The property market is a consonantly undulating tide of change, and…23 Nov

Imfuna Case Study: ABC Property ShopThis Liverpool property management company updated the way they collect a This Liverpool property management company updated the way they collect and store property data. However, ABC did…9 Nov

Imfuna Free Infographic: Repairs and ProptechIn September Fixflo released The Fixflo Report 2017, which was based on a survey of property and lettings professionals. While the property industry has historically been slow to adopt…1 Nov

U.K. Government Tightening Grip on Agency Feesby Michael Wolter Government officials announced on 18 October that they plan to tighten the grip on property managers across the country, increasing the pressure on agency staff to find…26 Oct

Time Saving Success for Imfuna Clientsby Michael Wolter Does proptech actually offer time savings? And, if so, what does that mean for a business’ bottom line? Benefitting from Proptech Those with their ear to the ground in the…12 Oct

Saving Surveying with Millennials and Techby Michael Wolter Can the surveying profession survive without increased recruitment efforts and property technology adoption? A Surveyor Shortage? Data compiled over the past few years has…28 Sept

Imfuna Sponsors RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year 2017 Awardby Michael Wolter Imfuna, creators of mobile surveying app Imfuna surveyor, are sponsoring the Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year (YSOTY) 2017 award from the Royal Institute of Chartered…14 Sept

Are Electronic Signatures Legally Binding in South Africa?As with many legal matters, there is not just one answer to this question. First, let’s look at the two types of electronic signatures as defined by the Electronic Communications and…31 Aug

What can proptech teach us in the wake of the Grenfell disaster?by Michael Wolter The benefits of proptech often highlight making life more efficient, productive, and easier. But could proptech be enabled on a much larger and more important scale…17 Aug

When Qualification Comes Before Serviceby Michael Wolter Across the swath of careers in the property field, there is an equally vast array of qualifications and certifications one can obtain. If you’re a U.K. letting agent…20 Jul

Before Smart Cities Can Walk the Walk, They Need to Talk the Talkby Michael Wolter The truly smart city in its fully realized form remains a glimmer in technologists’ eyes, as property and construction sectors uphold their reputation for being slow to…6 Jul

Saving Your Clients Money Will Make You A Better Businessby Michael Wolter “A business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” -Sir Richard Branson We’ve referenced this quote before, and we continue to find ways that it applies…22 Jun

Smartphone Entrepreneurs: The New Self-Made PersonHow the gig economy is creating a new generation of entrepreneurs by Michael Wolter Gazing out over the ocean of possibilities created by mobile tech, there is no end in sight. Smartphones…8 Jun

Imfuna’s Karl Lewis and Michael Wolter Interviewed at RICS Tech Affiliate Program LaunchKarl Lewis, UK sales manager, lettings, and Michael Wolter, content marketing specialist, were asked to provide their thoughts on technology in the property sector, also known as proptech…6 Jun

Saving Students' Contents from Harrowing Housing Horrorsby Michael Wolter A university student, who wishes to remain anonymous, was renting privately in a 7 bedroom shared house in Birmingham. The house was still undergoing improvements when the…25 May

Imfuna Case Study: Bellvue Student HousesThe Imfuna software makes it easy for the clerks to perform the inventories, which speeds up the whole process for us to analyse the data and therefore distribute it to our students…11 May

The Surprising Business Benefits of Going GreenHow being environmentally friendly will change the way you do business by Michael Wolter Today’s world is an eco world. What were once smokestacks pouring out pollution and reams of paper…27 Apr

The Wild, Untamed Android Jungleby Michael Wolter Throughout history certain rivalries have waged on unresolved, and the tech world is no exception. There’s Star Wars versus Star Trek, Nintendo versus Sega, and likely the…13 Apr

Imfuna Spotlight: Sarah GoddardTrust your instincts, take risks and fight for what you believe in. At the center of the UK property market is London, the bustling capital that encompasses stereotypical high prices and…30 Mar

The Time for Proptech is NowPart 4 in a 4 part series examining the next steps for proptech in 2017 by Michael Wolter Each day, proptech takes another step toward a full takeover of the property market. Deals are…16 Mar

Smart Homes Need Smart BuildersPart 3 in a 4 part series examining the next steps for proptech in 2017 by Michael Wolter Proptech is primed for a disruption in the construction and building markets. Despite the property…2 Mar

Mining Millennials in Property RentalsPart 2 in a 4 part series examining the next steps for proptech in 2017 by Michael Wolter Property is not just a transaction based on numbers and facts - it's an industry in which emotions…16 Feb

Is Emotion Holding Back Proptech in Home Sales?Part 1 in a 4 part series examining the next steps for proptech in 2017 by Michael Wolter If 2016 was the year that proptech came to the foreground of the property scene, then 2017 will be…2 Feb

Picture-Perfect Photos for Surveys and Property InspectionsLights, camera, action! A picture speaks a thousand words, and your survey, property inventory, and property inspection report photos should do just that - if not more. The TDS instructs…26 Jan

Imfuna Spotlight: Vivien MarksTechnology should be used intelligently to create an imperative efficiency - there is enormous competition in business which must be counteracted in a methodical and ethical manner. The…19 Jan

Four Crucial Details Missing from Most Inventory ReportsProperty inventory reporting may seem like a straightforward process, but there are a few simple steps that are often overlooked by both in-house property inspectors as well as independent…16 Jan

2016 Proptech Year in Reviewby Michael Wolter Though the real estate market begrudgingly drags its feet...seismic changes in the industry are upon us. Though the real estate market begrudgingly drags its feet…5 Jan

2016

24 articles

Imfuna Named Top 100 Proptech Brandby Michael Wolter Imfuna, maker of property inventory and inspection software, has been named one of the world's Top 100 Proptech Brands by Onalytica. Proptech is a recent term that refers…16 Dec

Starting the Proptech Fireby Michael Wolter The property sector has historically been slow to adopt change. However, certain individuals have been able to successfully disrupt the market. One of those individuals is…1 Dec

Imfuna App Rescues Stranded Travelers in Rural AfricaWere it not for Imfuna, although in unconventional fashion, I'm not sure what would have happened to us - nor do I like to imagine it. by Michael Wolter Your car breaks down in the middle…27 Sept

Imfuna SliderSlip-slidin' away When your Aunt Mildred insisted on teaching you the Electric Slide at every. single. one. of your cousins' weddings, you were probably less than excited. But ladies and…23 Sept

Hotel Model Applied to Private Rental Sectorby Michael Wolter Hoteliers have begun to expand the idea of short-term, furnished accommodation to the private rental sector, reflecting an increased need for efficiency and digital…15 Sept

Imfuna Adding Costsby Michael Wolter Today we are shining the spotlight on one of our lesser-know features: Adding Costs. We developed Adding Costs so that you, the Imfuna user, can list recommended repairs…9 Sept

Proptech in South Africa2 Sept

How Can Inventory Companies Expand Amidst Brexit Uncertainty?by Michael Wolter Hey there property inventory companies and independent inventory clerks, Brexit got you down? Nearly everyone who owns property in the U.K. is glued to real estate news…25 Aug

Imfuna Change Userby Michael Wolter Lights, camera, action! Imagine the life of a professional actor. Not only do you have the glitz and glam of Hollywood, but with each new job you become a new person…23 Aug

Jax Kneppers Gets Top Marks at AACE International Conferenceby Michael Wolter The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International's (AACE) annual conference was held in June of 2016 in Toronto. Jax Kneppers, founder and CEO of…15 Aug

Imfuna Property SharingSharing is Caring by Michael Wolter We all learned the importance of sharing when we were kids - share your toys with other children, share your possessions with those less fortunate, share…9 Aug

Protecting your Property in the Airbnb Ageby Michael Wolter When short-term stay company Airbnb launched, it sparked a revolution in the travel industry. Prior to Airbnb's existence in the market, the standard choice for anyone…4 Aug

Cost of Movingby Michael Wolter Online property listing site SpareRoom recently reported that costs of moving in the U.K. city of London tend to total around £2,000. The site lists the biggest…1 Aug

Imfuna TranscriptionCalling all Chatty Cathys Dictations are a many splendored thing. Well, at least they should be. The better quality audio we receive from you, the better transcriptions you will get back…22 Jul

Property Damage and DisputesLandlords in the UK are out of pocket to the tune of over £5 billion every year because of damage to property and unpaid rent. Tenants’ rent arrears account for around £900 million in costs…26 May

Justin Fletcher - How Imfuna has Helped UsSince we've taken on Imfuna...the feedback from agencies and landlords has been exceptional. https://youtu.be/sDOJb59jaF415 May

Landlords Delay Repairs Due to Tax BreakLandlords are delaying repairs to maximise 'wear and tear' tax breaks, with renters waiting months for repairs. The research* reveals that the change to tax is leading some landlords to…14 May

Long time Imfuna client Onsite Property Management picks up top industry award.Acquisition International Magazine have announced the winners of the 2016 Business Excellence Awards. The prestigious Business Excellence Awards were first established to highlight and…11 May

Rise in Tenancy Deposit DisputesThe latest TDS stats show that there has been a steep 25% rise in tenancy deposit disputes, with one third of agents making claims This escalation in disputes is a worrying trend for…11 May

What, Exactly, is Fair Wear and Tear?Setting the record straight on what counts as fair wear and tear by Jax Kneppers Fair wear and tear is the most misunderstood area of the rental process and many agents and landlords still…11 May

Cleaning Disputes Up Almost 50% Over The Last Five YearsAccording to the latest data from the tenancy deposit scheme, cleaning continues to take the lion’s share of deposit disputes, up almost 50% over the last five years. In fact, cleaning has…29 Apr

Imfuna's Integration PartnersQube, Fixflo, and the DPS A business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better. - Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group Mr. Branson, we couldn't agree with you more…28 Apr

Imfuna Auto-Send DataKeeping your Data Safe and Sound Want to make sure every nugget of information you record into the Imfuna app gets zipped straight to the Imfuna server? Auto-send Data has your back. Read…31 Mar

Imfuna MergeWhen Two Become One First there was chocolate. Then there were cookies. Then someone combined the two and we got chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are a bit like Imfuna's Merge…18 Mar

2015

3 articles

Time to Tech ActionJax Kneppers, creator of digital inventory platform Imfuna Let, discusses the role that technology has to play in the lettings space This time last year we surveyed landlords and letting…20 May

Viva Let RevolutionTechnology finally taking off in the buy-to-let market It has been well documented that the lettings industry has not been one to accept technological advancements and tends not to embrace…15 Apr

Are You Going to Go My Way?How can landlords increase the percentage of deposit adjudications that go their way? Deposits are, and always have been, a key part of the letting process. So we all know what they are…1 Apr

2012

2 articles

On your Marks, Get Set, LetIt’s rumoured over 450,000 people will descend on the capital for the Olympic and Paralympic games, a number which discounts competitors. In central London and the surrounding areas, there…18 Jun

Tenants Cry Foul Over Deposit DeductionsSurvey reveals the ins and outs of deposit disputes As the Tenancy Deposit Schemes continue to dominate the news agenda in the residential property industry, digital inventory platform…24 May

2011

11 articles

Imfuna Takes Mission to Democratise the Inventory Process to the NALS Letting ConferenceOriginally published in EstateAgentToday Digital inventory platform company, Imfuna, will be attending the NALS Letting Conference on October 6th, offering lettings agents, landlords and…3 Oct

Letting it Right - How to Rent at University Safelyby Bryony McIndoe You’ve found the flatmates and the house; now all you need to do is sign the contract and move in, right? Well, not exactly. Renting a property, especially if it’s the…29 Sept

Using New Technology for Inventoriesby Jax Kneppers We commissioned a research project recently, asking 100 lettings agents a series of questions about technology –from how they use it today to how they intend to use it in…13 Sept

Avoiding a Disputeby Jax Kneppers One of the most difficult aspects in the rental market is disputes arising between landlord and tenant, either during or at the conclusion of the tenancy. According to…12 Aug

Imfuna Inventory-Taking iPhone AppOriginally published by Jack Ratcliffe, LatestGadgets Ever lived in rented accommodation? Do you remember the time when you moved out and the landlord didn’t charge you surprisingly…9 Aug

Using New Technology to do InventoriesOriginally published by Tessa Shepperson, Landlord Law Inventories are absolutely crucial today, and we are told that landlords will have virtually no chance of success at tenancy deposit…30 Jun Agents Resist Technology InvestmentOriginally published by Renthusiast According to research conducted by Imfuna Let, only 11% of letting agents are planning to invest in new technology in the next 12 months and 67% admit…23 Jun

Letting Agents Resist Investment in TechnologyOriginally published by the Financial Reporter Letting agents admit that technology is the route to providing better service and a more successful business but remain resistant to investing…15 Jun New Inventory Solution LaunchedOriginally published by LandlordZone Imfuna Let is a new and unique digital inventory system providing the most comprehensive solution on the market today. Unlike other software products…5 May Inventory Tool Offers ‘Pivotal’ BreakthroughOriginally published in Landlord and Buy-to-Let Magazine A new digital inventory system has been launched that promised to provide the most comprensive solution on the market according to…1 May

New digital inventory system can be done on a phoneOriginally published by Rosalind Renshaw, Letting Agent Today A new digital inventory system has been launched, which uses a mobile phone app. Imfuna Let has been developed by Jax Kneppers…21 Apr

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