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'Best of breed' integrations in proptech and fintech solution

15 December 2021

What are the benefits of integrating PropTech solutions with other ‘best-of-breed’ solutions such as accounting systems and messaging platforms? How can you embed messaging solutions such as WhatsApp without compromising record keeping and security? How can you accommodate commercial and residential properties on the same property management system? How are data and technology solutions addressing the needs of client money handling? What do we need to consider as HMRC pushes forward on the ‘Making Tax Digital’ programme?

Kurt Lyall speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss their development of a multi-sector, multi-contract property management solution.

More information regarding the Tech Partner Programme and our partner Rentancy can be found at www.rics.org/techpartner.

RICS Tech Partner Programme discussion with Rentancy - Proptech, Money handling, FM

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