Software Feature List

Some of the Key Features

System

• Optimised for Windows™ Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Windows Servers 2008/2012/2016/2019.
• Compatible with Windows™ Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Windows Servers 2008/2012/2016/2019.
• Desktop and Online versions available.
• Works with Terminal Server, Remote Desktop and other remote access services.
• Online versions can run via Apple and Android based devices including the iPad® and iPhone®.
• Multi Window Environment.

Integration

• Links directly to Microsoft Word™ (2007 or higher)
• Works with Microsoft Outlook™ (2007 or higher) for sending and reading emails.
• Uploads to the main property portals.
• Post Code Address File (PAF) Integration.
• SMS Integration and reply to SMS.
• Links to Google Maps.
• Spell Checking.
• Backwards compatible with Windows XP/2003/Vista/7.
• Multiple industry partnerships. More details about Our Partners

Interface

• Choose from a selection of predefined skins and colours, or create your own.
• Side bar.
• Consistent screen layouts and interface.
• Microsoft Office style toolbars for ease of use.
• Full multi-user environment allowing all of your negotiators to share information.
• Fully integrated Sales Software, Lettings Software and Property Management Software solution.

Property

• Enter and maintain extensive property details in a choice of screen styles.
• Multiple descriptive fields for different targets e.g. printed documents or web pages etc.
• Produces EPC Charts.
• Links to URL's e.g. EPC and Virtual tours etc.
• Merge PDF's e.g. particulars with EPC.
• Property to Applicant matching.
• Create and link Vendor, Purchaser, Solicitor, Landlord, Tenant and Applicant records and information.
• Produce and manage property documents from Property screen (e.g. letters, window cards and particulars).
• Create Vendor and Landlord information and documents from Property screen.
• Full history of Property activity including change history.
• Easily view information related to the property life cycle.
• Optionally holds all completed and withdrawn properties for future reference.
• Rooms Entry and Auto Formatting.
• Sales Event tracking for property life cycle.
• Internet Links providing quick access to useful websites e.g. your property card on your website.
• Social Media allowing to update to Twitter ∓ Facebook.
• Pre-define financial fees.

Applicants

• Enter and maintain Applicant details in a choice of screen styles & layouts.
• Record applicant requirements with optional matching on specific details.
• Match Applicants to Properties.
• Add Applicants from received emails and instantly match to properties.
• Record source of Applicant enquiries (e.g. email, boards, newspaper etc).
• Produce letters and communicate with Applicants from this screen.
• How Hot! feature to show important Applicants.
• Direct access to diary & events information for Applicants.
• Full history of Applicant activity including change history.
• Send SMS messages directly to Applicants.
• Can record information about the Applicants finances.
• Next Contact date for reminders.

Vendors & Landlords

• Enter and maintain Vendor / Landlord details in a choice of screen styles & layouts.
• Produce reports to Vendors Landlords detailing all property activity, can be scheduled and automated.
• Record multiple properties to a single vendor and visa versa.
• Tenants and Tenancies.
• Hold information on Tenants.
• Full Tenancy Archive for historic reporting.
• End and Renew Tenancy Options.
• Can record multiple Tenants against a single property.
• Send SMS messages directly to Vendors / Landlords (option to reply back).
• Next Contact date for reminders.

Property Management Software

• Rents due reminder. Process Rents Individually or in Bulk.
• Arrears process to Section 8.
• Landlord statements & landlord payments – Process Statements / Payments Individually or in
• Gas safety check reminders.
• Management visit reminders.
• TDS, My Deposits & DPS deposits controlled.
• Section 21 reminders.
• Automated monthly management fee invoice generation.
• Automated renewal invoices reminders.
• Check in & Check out reminders.
• Full double entry accounting with analysis to trial balance.
• Tax reporting & year end reporting.
• Full ledger analysis available.
• Supplier controls.
• and much more ...

Diary

• Interactive diary for daily, weekly or monthly activity.
• View all users diary
• Full event system for recording system and definable events.
• Record viewings, offers and other property status events.
• Record letter production, details sent and numerous other events.
• Record advertising runs and information sent to contacts.
• Full history on all recorded property events.
• To do and reminder lists.
• Option to update diary event to Outlook.
• Send email or SMS confirmations from diary events.
• Create 'road trips' i.e. multi property viewings with one drag and drop.

Powerful Output and Documentation Engine

• Produce high quality property particulars and window cards
• Output can optionally include photographs, maps & floor plans.
• Easily customise supplied letters, reports and output or create your own.
• Create your own output with our inbuilt Output Producer & Report Writer.
• Unlimited number of output productions, letters and reports styles can be produced.
• Produce output in Word, HTML, Excel or PDF format.
• Output to fax via your fax printer driver.
• Envelope printing.
• Output to any printer supported by Windows.
• Documentation can be produced on blank paper, letter headed or pre-printed stationary.
• Automatically add negotiator signatures and photos to required output.
• Letters and other produced documentation can be easily held and saved for future reference.

Export & Upload facilities

• Export files in XML, XHTML, WML, HTML or any other mark-up format.
• Export files in Text, CSV, Excel or DBF formats, and numerous others.
• Export many displayed grids direct into Excel spreadsheets.
• Create direct web output for your estate agency website.
• Upload properties to your estate agency website | See some our latest property website creations.
• Optional instant or batch update of your own estate agency website.
• Upload properties automatically to other custom property websites.
• Built in FTP facility.
• API module available with multiple data formats for property.
• Upload facility to major Portal Upload Service.
• Export to 3rd Party web sites, files and services.
• Upload documents and files to client area with Client Logins module.

Media Management

• Each property can register unlimited photos/floor plans for the internet.
• Unlimited number of rooms photos per property via Rooms Entry.
• Integrated media and photo manager and photo tools.
• Auto create photo set (web, printed, mobile etc) directly from a source photo.
• Get photos directly from your digital camera.
• 'Media Slider' displaying images full screen.
• Resize, Rotate, Contrast, Brightness and Crop controls.
• Optimise for the internet in jpg format.
• Option to add watermarking to your photos.
• Add multiple photos in one go or drag and drop photos.

Advanced Security & Network Features

• Unlimited negotiator setup with differing security options.
• Passwords for each negotiator/user.
• Access rights set at group level e.g. sales, lettings, administrator etc.
• Restrictions can be applied to all menu options.
• Users can be shown different screens depending on security level.
• Inter-Branch Networking.
• Connect multiple branch offices.
• Use distributed branch list or head office upload and distribute.
• Optional sharing of property, applicants, vendors, tenants, landlords, agents, solicitors and more including photos, particulars and diary activity.
• Schedule at your own pace for overnight or real time transfer.
• Supports Terminal Server operation for remote access.

Maintenance

• Integrated ZIP backup and restore facility with scheduling.
• Integrated database recovery system.
• Automatic online upgrade facility.
• Your rental subscription includes regular updates to the PCHomes software.
• Backup your data online for off-site security.

Customisation

• Customise system language and prompts.
• Redefine fields for using your own specialised information.
• Customise screen grids with your own columns, colours and layout.
• Add and recall saved filters for easy retrieval of information.
• Create your own menu layouts to suite your business.
• Choose from a selection of predefined skins and colours, or create your own.
• Setup tasks for regular system and user operations.
• Create your own toolbars for easy 1 click access to options.
• Favourites menu for easy recall of your most accessed options.

Advanced Matching, (e)mailing and SMS Text

• System allows matching on up to 188 match flags.
• Optionally match by Postcode, Area, Town or City.
• Match on property status, tenures etc.
• Full matching screen with tick boxes to help with selections.
• Print and output documentation directly from matching screen.
• Send SMS or emails directly to applicants from matching screens.

Other Features

• HTML Editor for web formatting descriptions.
• Free format rooms entry via HTML editor.
• Read & create people types (e.g. applicants) from email enquiries. Works with enquiries from Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket & your own website (provided it's built by us).
• Buzz screens that detail on one screen a summary of what's going on e.g. Properties to let and for sale, who needs contacting & section 21's due etc…
• Direct Property Links to website views.
• Inter Branch improvements including sync word documents.
• Additional Bullet Points, dates and entry fields.
• Holds Sale Board status.
• And much more...