Property Management news and trends

UK PropTech Startup Dwelly Adds 1,000 Properties With Lime Property Acquisition
Real Estate // September 24, 2024

Dwelly, a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled startup that offers a rentals and property management marketplace, added 1,000 properties to its portfolio with its acquisition of Lime Property, an estate agency in Hull. “By merging Lime Property’s deep local expertise with our technology-driven approach, we’re...

Entrata Teams With Flex as Renters Seek Digital Payment Solutions
Consumer Payments // September 17, 2024

Entrata, an operating system for multifamily communities, has teamed with financial wellness solutions provider Flex. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Sept. 17), lets residents divide their monthly rent into “smaller, more manageable payments,” while still letting property managers get the same single rent payment they expect...

Property Management Software Company RealPage Vows to Fight DOJ Lawsuit
Legal // August 23, 2024

Property management software company RealPage has vowed to fight a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, saying the suit’s claims are “devoid of merit.” The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the attorneys general of eight states filed the suit Friday (Aug. 23), alleging...

Rental Payment Innovations Help Tenant Cash Flow
Real Estate // August 13, 2024

Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence estimated that for consumers, and especially for paycheck-to-paycheck consumers, the cost of housing has been taking a significant chunk out of households’ take-home pay. In fact, as noted in this recent column penned by Karen Webster, paying to keep the...

Interviews & Exclusives
Property Management Report Shows Over Half of Tenants Pay Rent Online

August 09, 2024
In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like paper checks and wire transfers are proving inefficient. Despite billions flowing from tenants to landlords, outdated payment systems cause delays and frustration. As economic pressures mount and tenant satisfaction wanes, property managers face increasing urgency to modernize payment […]

Property Managers Play the Technology Card to Win Tenants and Investors

June 25, 2024
Digital innovation is only as good as the customers it serves. Look at Amazon. Look at Netflix. But those are the most valuable players in the relatively short lifespan of...

AI Plays ‘Mr. Fix It’ for Rental Property Management

May 08, 2024
A trip is never just a trip. The end-to-end travel journey spans nearly ever touchpoint across hospitality.  And in the landscape of rental property management, the role of technology is becoming paramount....

Real-Time Rental Payments Provide Alternative to Outdated Systems

April 30, 2024
More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, representing billions of dollars in monthly rental payments to landlords and property managers. Despite this large sum, rent payments often rely on...

Quick Reads
ExactEstate, Payabli Ink Payments Partnership

November 04, 2024
Property management platform ExactEstate has announced a new partnership with Payabli, a payment infrastructure platform, allowing the former to offer payment services to its users. Through Payabli’s application programming interface, ExactEstate receives greater control over its payments business, enabling property management companies to improve payment processes, Payabli said in a Monday (Nov. 4) news release. […]

UK PropTech Startup Dwelly Adds 1,000 Properties With Lime Property Acquisition

September 24, 2024
Dwelly, a United Kingdom-based artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled startup that offers a rentals and property management marketplace, added 1,000 properties to its portfolio with its acquisition of Lime Property, an estate...

Entrata Teams With Flex as Renters Seek Digital Payment Solutions

September 17, 2024
Entrata, an operating system for multifamily communities, has teamed with financial wellness solutions provider Flex. The collaboration, announced Tuesday (Sept. 17), lets residents divide their monthly rent into “smaller, more...

Property Management Software Company RealPage Vows to Fight DOJ Lawsuit

August 23, 2024
Property management software company RealPage has vowed to fight a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, saying the suit’s claims are “devoid of merit.” The U.S. Department of...