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A Comprehensive Rental Inspection Checklist for Landlords

In Blog by Mark Trett

If you’re a landlord, one of the most critical tasks you need to undertake is the rental inspection. Regular and thorough inspections allow you to keep key things about your property in top shape, ensure tenant safety, and maximise property value. Without a proper checklist, however, it’s easy to forget essential items or miss critical maintenance requirements. That’s why we’ve …

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Legionella Risk Factors and Assessment

In Blog by Mark Trett

Legionella Risk Factors and Assessment The Importance of Legionnaires Risk Assessment for Health and Safety Legionnaires’ disease can be found naturally in hot and cold water systems. There is a certain risk level for anyone that uses water, whether in a domestic, commercial, or industrial setting. As a result, health and safety regulators require regular Legionella risk assessments to be …

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The Best Software Solutions for Home Inspections

In Blog by John Antill

Why Are Home Inspections Important? Home inspections are a necessary part of real estate management and any real estate transaction. Reports help home buyers and real estate professionals understand the condition of the property and identify any issues that need to be resolved. In this article about ‘The Best Software Solutions For Home Inspections’ we’ll address: Home inspection pain points. …

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Planned Preventive Maintenance Should You Do It For Your Home

In Blog by Mark Trett

Planned Preventive Maintenance Should You Do It For Your Home? As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the world of maintenance and property management, this couldn’t be more true. Conducting planned preventive maintenance for your property may seem like an inconvenience or an unnecessary expense, but the benefits far outweigh the …

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Which Fire Extinguisher is Best for Electrical Fires?

In Blog by Mark Trett

When it comes to workplace and home safety, fire safety is a critical aspect that should not be taken lightly. Whether you are a landlord, facility manager, or business owner, it’s imperative to have the right type of extinguisher in place to prevent and tackle fire outbreaks. Choosing the right fire extinguisher for your workplace or property can be daunting. …

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When Should Risk Assessment Be Done?

In Blog by Mark Trett

Risk assessment is an essential process that helps us identify hazards, evaluate the likelihood of their occurrence, and assess their potential impact on people, property, and the environment. Risk assessments are necessary for ensuring safety and minimising harm from various sources, including hazardous materials, dangerous activities, and natural disasters. In this article, we will delve into risk assessment details, its …

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London Proptech Show 2023 Summary

In Blog by Mark Trett

Brightchecker attended the London Proptech Show 2023 to showcase our powerful inspection software for residential and commercial property although it can just as easily be used for vehicles boats or spaceships too 😉 “agnostic” is the best word to describe it. The planning for the event was all-encompassing and required a new roller banner and new residential inspection software leaflets …

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App Sumo Brightchecker Offer

In Blog by Mark Trett

We’ve partnered with AppSumo to give you an epic deal!Same Great FeaturesGet all the same great features that make Brightchecker subscription plans awesome such as unlimited access to the survey builder, unlimited users and unlimited white labeled reports. Lifetime AccessGet access forever and always to the Brightchecker platform. Get Access Below:

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Fitness for Human Habitation Act (FFHH): Landlord Tips

In Blog by Mark Trett

The Fitness for Human Habitation Act was introduced on 20th March 2019.  (Link to Gov website)In simple terms, it means all landlords in England (including letting agencies) are required to maintain their properties so they meet the minimum standard for human habitation at the beginning and for the duration of the tenancy.  The aim of the Act is to give …

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New Powerful Inspection Software Released

In Blog by Mark Trett

New powerful inspection software app saves hours of admin on property & asset checking Brightchecker has developed a self-service app that reduces the hours wasted by property managers, housing associations and individual homeowners on checking and reporting on the condition of their assets. The easy-to-use app allows an individual to capture details of an asset like a property with prompted …