Nigel's Rentman blog

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  • New Distributor

    I’m pleased to announce a new distributor for UK and Eire.

    All licences provided by the previous distributor (Rentman Software Ltd) will expire 15 May 2025.

    This new distribution company is directly owned by me so will be much more active in terms of Webinars, Newsletters, Blogs, Ongoing Training as well as those individual scheduled appointments (bubble bottom right at www.dotgomm.co.uk) where we can discuss new features and changes to workflow.

    All enquiries to info@dotgomm.co.uk

  • Renter’s Rights Bill

    I’m in regular conversation with David d’Orton-Gibson at Training for Professionals who is monitoring the legislation as it progresses through Parliament.
    TfP will issue updated documents when the legislation is in its final form and they will be distributed to Rentman users as soon as possible.

    I’m also talking to users about expected changes in workflow.

    • Let Only invoicing seems the biggest change;
      • either you will issue commission invoices each month for the duration of the tenancy (and chase payment)
      • or you issue a full year’s invoice but prepare for Credit Note refunds if tenants move out early.
      • Renewals are most likely a thing of the past.. so what was the renewal commission will now most likely be tied to rent increases (with you again chasing payment).
    • Easiest is probably to try and make all Let Only properties Managed.
    • I’ll be making a few changes around Check Outs so the next tenancy is flagged as “vacant possession” and you can confidently send the Agreement for signatures.

    Please schedule an online appointment with me if you have ideas you’d like to discuss (at http://www.dotgomm.ca – the bubble bottom right).

  • Webinars

    Beginning May 2025 i intend to host a monthly webinar at 2pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month. I’ll be showing new features, productivity hacks and talking about any new legislation.

    The first three will cover Open Banking, Maintenance task workflows (from tenant submissions to contractor’s invoices) and the new Renter’s legislation now going through parliament. I’m hoping to keep the duration of each to about 45minutes.

    I’ll send out invitations nearer the time and hope you’ll join me… meanwhile feel free to email rentman@dotgomm.ca with more topic suggestions