Over the last year, one of our most common feature requests has been more flexibility around inspection reminders. Instead of adding more preset options, we’ve rebuilt this from the ground up. You can now fully customise your inspection schedule and choose exactly when you want to be reminded. Let’s start on the web dashboard, where you can set everything up. Set up your defaults On the web dashboard, you can now define a default inspection schedule for all new properties. Whether you want in...

Photos are the backbone of property inspections. They give us unbiased, time-stamped proof of a property’s condition. We document walls, fixtures, smoke alarms, water sources, and safety features. A strong photo set creates clarity. But after years of inspections, one thing is clear: a photo doesn’t always tell the full story. Some issues move. Some issues make noise. Some issues only appear over time. And that’s where video becomes powerful. Where photos fall short Photos are excellent...

Routine inspections aren’t just about ticking boxes. They’re about safety, prevention, and protecting the long-term condition of a property. Whether you own, manage, or live in a rental, the biggest problems rarely start big. They begin as small, easily dismissed annoyances. Over time, I’ve found that three simple areas consistently cause the most avoidable issues: Lighting. Leaks. Latches. They sound basic. That’s exactly why they’re often overlooked. Lighting: more than just a bulb We exp...

On paper, inspections look simple. Test the smoke alarms. Take the photos. Write the report. In reality, inspections happen in people’s homes - and homes come with emotion. They touch on where someone lives, how someone feels safe, and how someone protects their investment. That combination naturally creates tension. Tenants may fear being blamed. Landlords may worry about hidden damage. And sometimes, both sides want you firmly on their team. But your role, as an inspector, isn’t to take...