Mark Homer interviews Adrian from Prefect Controls about their intelligent heating control system for HMOs and student accommodation. Adrian explains how Prefect's room-by-room controls help property managers like Mark reduce energy waste from tenants who crank the heat up and open windows! With energy prices skyrocketing, he expects Prefect will reduce his bills 20-30%. Tune in to hear how Mark and Adrian implemented Prefect across Mark's properties and the tenant experience so far.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Prefect is designed for rooms, unlike smart home systems made for houses. Central control and data is key.
Tenants cranking heat and opening windows wastes energy. Prefect stops this.
Prefect monitors temperature, occupancy, noise and more in each room.
Data helps identify issues like banned space heaters quickly.
With remote access, managers don't need to enter rooms to check occupancy.
The payback period depends on energy savings, but Mark expects 20-30% lower bills.

BEST MOMENTS

"The thermostat gets put right up to maximum, which might be 30 degrees, and then the temperature is often regulated by opening the window."

"We can see if the range goes much higher. We've got tenants where the rooms are going to 28, 29. In fact, we found one where he was consistently 37 degrees."

"You know, we, we set the parameters or you guys set the parameters according to your sort of normal temperature range."

"I was expecting, um, a saving on our energy bills of maybe 20 to 30 per cent."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Mark Homer interviews Adrian from Prefect Controls about their intelligent heating control system for HMOs and student accommodation. Adrian explains how Prefect's room-by-room controls help property managers like Mark reduce energy waste from tenants who crank the heat up and open windows! With energy prices skyrocketing, he expects Prefect will reduce his bills 20-30%. Tune in to hear how Mark and Adrian implemented Prefect across Mark's properties and the tenant experience so far.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Prefect is designed for rooms, unlike smart home systems made for houses. Central control and data is key.</li>
<li>Tenants cranking heat and opening windows wastes energy. Prefect stops this.</li>
<li>Prefect monitors temperature, occupancy, noise and more in each room.</li>
<li>Data helps identify issues like banned space heaters quickly.</li>
<li>With remote access, managers don't need to enter rooms to check occupancy.</li>
<li>The payback period depends on energy savings, but Mark expects 20-30% lower bills.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
"The thermostat gets put right up to maximum, which might be 30 degrees, and then the temperature is often regulated by opening the window."
"We can see if the range goes much higher. We've got tenants where the rooms are going to 28, 29. In fact, we found one where he was consistently 37 degrees."
"You know, we, we set the parameters or you guys set the parameters according to your sort of normal temperature range."
"I was expecting, um, a saving on our energy bills of maybe 20 to 30 per cent."
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Investing, business, finance &economics - Mark Homer has the experience to help you with many of your questions & challenges. Mark My Words is a successful, eccentric & introverted businessman’s experience of 20 years with no waffle, ads, bravado or big pitches. Mark will interview the worlds most successful business, finance & money experts as well as impart his knowledge in a factual, direct manner. Mark runs & owns multiple businesses & property portfolios so teaches you what he does on a daily basis. A contrarian investor & capitalist, Mark will help you raise more finance, make more money & grow your business empire.

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Cutting Energy Waste in HMOs and Student Housing with Prefect Controls

Mark talks through recent property news headlines including why UK rental prices have continued to increase despite government measures. Mark gives his thoughts on proposed rent controls being introduced in Wales, the impact of current rent controls in Scotland and why the UK does not offer value for money in renting properties. He also reveals the many other reasons behind the current rental crisis in the UK.


KEY TAKEAWAYS
50k rental properties are needed to meet the demand in the UK
Rent controls do not work. In the 60s and 70s, this was proven and it is being proven again.
Rent control reduces the rental stock and pushes prices up, it also impacts the country's labour market as people cannot move around easily.
People in the UK live in smaller homes than many other countries including France, Germany and Japan.
Planning is extremely slow in the UK, this impacts the speed at which properties can be developed.
Women in the UK are having fewer children than are needed to sustain the workforce which means immigration is heavily relied on.

BEST MOMENTS

"For the 17th consecutive time, the price of renting in the UK has gone up”

“Rent control doesn’t work”

“It will reduce the quality and selection”

“Reduce the cost of childcare and get women back to work”

“It’s stealing off a section of society and it’s not right”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Mark talks through recent property news headlines including why UK rental prices have continued to increase despite government measures. Mark gives his thoughts on proposed rent controls being introduced in Wales, the impact of current rent controls in Scotland and why the UK does not offer value for money in renting properties. He also reveals the many other reasons behind the current rental crisis in the UK.
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>50k rental properties are needed to meet the demand in the UK</li>
<li>Rent controls do not work. In the 60s and 70s, this was proven and it is being proven again.</li>
<li>Rent control reduces the rental stock and pushes prices up, it also impacts the country's labour market as people cannot move around easily.</li>
<li>People in the UK live in smaller homes than many other countries including France, Germany and Japan.</li>
<li>Planning is extremely slow in the UK, this impacts the speed at which properties can be developed.</li>
<li>Women in the UK are having fewer children than are needed to sustain the workforce which means immigration is heavily relied on.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS   "For the 17th consecutive time, the price of renting in the UK has gone up” 
“Rent control doesn’t work”
“It will reduce the quality and selection” 
“Reduce the cost of childcare and get women back to work”
“It’s stealing off a section of society and it’s not right”
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Rental Crisis: Government Measures Not Enough

Join Mark as he talks about how to build the power team you need for your business. Mark also talks about how to keep your team motivated and why it’s essential for the success of your business to work with a team.


KEY TAKEAWAYS
Working with property is a team sport, you can’t do everything yourself. Find the people who know more than you and work with them.
Due diligence is essential in finding the right people for the jobs you need. There are a lot of specialists when working with property, especially if you are working in renovating or conversions.
You want an expert with experience, someone who has verifiable skills in the exact job you want doing.
Progressive Property Approved, is a list of approved specialists that have proven experience with progressive so you can feel confident you have the right person for the job.
Mentorship is essential for building you and your power team, allowing you to continue to learn from those who have been where you are.

BEST MOMENTS

"I’m a bit of a conductor, trying to find the right person for each job that I need doing”

“You cannot know even a tiny percentage of what goes on in the property market”

“I've kissed so many frogs, picked so called experts, picked the wrong ones for the wrong jobs"

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Join Mark as he talks about how to build the power team you need for your business. Mark also talks about how to keep your team motivated and why it’s essential for the success of your business to work with a team.
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Working with property is a team sport, you can’t do everything yourself. Find the people who know more than you and work with them.</li>
<li>Due diligence is essential in finding the right people for the jobs you need. There are a lot of specialists when working with property, especially if you are working in renovating or conversions.</li>
<li>You want an expert with experience, someone who has verifiable skills in the exact job you want doing.</li>
<li>Progressive Property Approved, is a list of approved specialists that have proven experience with progressive so you can feel confident you have the right person for the job.</li>
<li>Mentorship is essential for building you and your power team, allowing you to continue to learn from those who have been where you are.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS   "I’m a bit of a conductor, trying to find the right person for each job that I need doing” 
“You cannot know even a tiny percentage of what goes on in the property market”
“I've kissed so many frogs, picked so called experts, picked the wrong ones for the wrong jobs"
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Building Your Power Team

Join Mark as he gives an overview of the current news stories around property including the growth of the construction industry and his take on the favourability of first time buyers and what targets we should instead be focusing on. Mark also talks about the current rent crisis and the impact of the cost of living on landlords, investors and tenants.  


KEY TAKEAWAYS
Historically, first time buyers keep the market moving and triggered economic growth but the favourability towards them with schemes such as help to buy have been detrimental in many ways too.
The cost of construction has gone up by around a third, and this has created redundancies and collapses in the industry.
Rent rises have surged post-covid and during this current cost of living crisis but Mark is seeing indications of this now slowing as demand is starting to reduce.
Airbnb and other serviced accommodation providers have had a direct impact on housing stock. Some controls are beginning to be introduced but it’s important that these also incentivise traditional landlords to create choice and keep prices moderate.
Building on brownfield sites is a key factor in meeting any kind of house-building targets but it’s also important that the targets are focused around the right types of properties in the right areas.



BEST MOMENTS

"For decades there's been the assumption that first-time buyers prop the market up”

“First time buyers have become older”

“Construction industry whilst not mended is probably on the way to being mended after a difficult period”

“2020 was probably coming right to end to the previous cycle”

“We should be focused on the types of properties being built in the right areas”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Join Mark as he gives an overview of the current news stories around property including the growth of the construction industry and his take on the favourability of first time buyers and what targets we should instead be focusing on. Mark also talks about the current rent crisis and the impact of the cost of living on landlords, investors and tenants.  
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Historically, first time buyers keep the market moving and triggered economic growth but the favourability towards them with schemes such as help to buy have been detrimental in many ways too.</li>
<li>The cost of construction has gone up by around a third, and this has created redundancies and collapses in the industry.</li>
<li>Rent rises have surged post-covid and during this current cost of living crisis but Mark is seeing indications of this now slowing as demand is starting to reduce.</li>
<li>Airbnb and other serviced accommodation providers have had a direct impact on housing stock. Some controls are beginning to be introduced but it’s important that these also incentivise traditional landlords to create choice and keep prices moderate.</li>
<li>Building on brownfield sites is a key factor in meeting any kind of house-building targets but it’s also important that the targets are focused around the right types of properties in the right areas.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS   "For decades there's been the assumption that first-time buyers prop the market up”
“First time buyers have become older”
“Construction industry whilst not mended is probably on the way to being mended after a difficult period”
“2020 was probably coming right to end to the previous cycle”
“We should be focused on the types of properties being built in the right areas”
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Cutting Energy Waste in HMOs and Student Housing with Prefect Controls

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