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The Lettings Market will be undergoing some legislation changes, which will affect agents and landlords:

Abolishing Section 21: The government has confirmed that it will put an end to ‘no fault’ evictions by repealing section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 as part of the Renters Reform Bill.

The Paper proposes simplifying tenancy structures by transitioning all tenancies to periodic – meaning that the tenancy will end only if the tenant chooses to leave, or if the landlord has a valid reason, as defined by law.  Read More

EPC requirements:  Currently in order to let out a property you would need to have minimum EPC rating of ‘E’.

The government have committed to look at a long-term path to improve energy performance standards of privately rented homes in England and Wales, with the aim for as many of them as possible to be upgraded to EPC Band C. All new tenancies from 1^st April 2025 and all existing tenancies by 1^st April 2028 must meet band C or higher on an EPC, where practical, cost-effective and affordable. Read More

Carbon Monoxide Detectors are also changing so landlords should be aware of the proposed new requirements. Currently, a carbon monoxide alarm must be fitted in every room, where there is a solid fuel -burning appliance

However, the government are considering extending those rules to include any room used as living accommodation where there is a fire or gas boiler. Read More

Material Information for property listings: A property’s council tax band or rate and the property price and tenure information (for sales) must be included on all property listings by the end of May 2022 and these data fields will should appearing in portals now. These changes represent the first phase of a project by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team, in partnership with industry leaders and the UK’s major property portals, to define what constitutes material information for property listings. Read More

Check out the August Flat Living Magazine feature on Block Management Software.  This month includes all you need to know about AXIA PMX Block Management Software.

You can also click onto the link below to view the feature

https://flat-living-mag.foleon.com/flm/e62/pmx/

For some time AXIA have provided an option to access PMX via a Cloud Desktop (VDI).

With the current Covid situation and unknown timelines of when any kind of normality will be (if ever) restored, AXIA are launching a new Windows 10 Cloud Desktop with PMX.

A secure Cloud Desktop offers you:

• Security and data containment – Your business data will remain within the Cloud Desktop and not on users’ home devices or laptops where it can easily be breached.
• Access with slow internet connections and limited data plans – you can use a Cloud Desktop with slower connection vs most other cloud-based packages.
• Bring your 365 – you can use Microsoft 365 packages on your Cloud Desktops.
• No need for expensive laptops – If your workforce are using old laptops (or desktops) at home, you can give them faster Cloud Desktops whilst using the older machine as a terminal. Plus, if your workforce already has a personal computer setup at home, they can use them to connect to the Cloud desktop without any security, licensing or data leakage issues.
• Access your Cloud Desktop on the move with Tablet or Smart Phone.  Ideal for quick data enquiry and update.

For more information or a trial please contact us on 01494 775516 or [email protected]

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AXIA are pleased to announced that our December newsletter is now available!

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AXIA have been ranked within the top 15 property software systems in the UK, by Fixflo.  To read the article in full, please click here.

AXIA Management Services Ltd is one of the longest running providers of software for the property market within the UK, with over 26 years experience within the industry.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact AXIA technical support team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01494 775586.

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AXIA are pleased to announced that our October newsletter is now available!

To get your copy, please email [email protected]

AXIA are pleased to announce their recent integration with Fixflo.

AXIA Management Services has over 26 years’ experience in project management and administration, in particular with computer technology and database management.  AXIA strives to deliver the best possible products for Letting and Management Agents and Block Management companies.

Fixflo, the property software provider of repair and maintenance solutions, was launched in May 2013. Fixflo’s product suite has expanded since founding, from Fixflo Lettings to Fixflo Block to Fixflo Student and Fixflo Social Housing. Fixflo has become an industry leader and set the market standard in repair reporting for lettings agents.

As a result of this, AXIA’s recent collaboration with Fixflo seemed ideal to make sure that their clients were getting the best out of their systems.

Please visit Fixflo’s website for more information.  Or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact AXIA technical support team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01494 775586.