Do-it-yourself (DIY) platforms are giving landlords another way to manage rentals, forcing property managers to prove their value beyond compliance and collecting rent. But is it really the best solution?
On The Property Management Excellence (PMX) Podcast, Alex Whitlock and Phil Tarrant examine the growing push towards self-managed rentals and what it could mean for property managers.
The pair discuss claims that landlords are increasingly turning away from professional management, questioning whether DIY platforms are really changing the market or simply giving some landlords another option.
Compliance sits at the centre of the debate, with Whitlock and Tarrant highlighting the risks landlords face when managing increasingly complex rental obligations themselves and why compliance alone is no longer enough for agencies to demonstrate their value.
The conversation also explores what disruption could mean for the property management sector, with agencies needing to understand what landlords actually want, from lower costs to better advice, stronger communication, and strategies that improve rental returns.
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