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Propertynews Develops Rental Software for Local Estate Agents

Published on: Tuesday 16th June 2009

Propertynews.com, Northern Ireland's definitive property website, in conjunction with GCD Technologies have launched the first locally built and supported Rental Management software - known as Rental EDGE. The software is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and was designed and developed by Propertynews.com especially for the local NI Letting Agents - who offered their expert knowledge of the rental management process at every stage of the build.

Propertynews.com, Northern Ireland's definitive property website, in conjunction with GCD Technologies have launched the first locally built and supported client server based Rental Management software - known as Rental EDGE.

Complimenting the hugely successful Propertynews.com residential sales software 'EDGE', the new system is proving to be a big hit with all the leading rental agents. As a founding member of the research group, Jonny Watson, Lettings Manager, McGeown Estate Agents, commented "Being involved from the outset on the steering committee for Rental EDGE was invaluable and provided me with the opportunity to shape the system to perfectly suit the local rental management industry - ensuring we all operate most effectively and efficiently on behalf of our clients"

Andrew Gough, Managing Director of GCD Technologies says that the company:  "... were delighted to be given the opportunity to develop this new software product for the EDGE stable. Estate agents involved in rental lettings and management now have a powerful tool that can become the core of their operations, mirroring the benefits the existing EDGE product has brought to the resale sector. By matching the latest technologies with a lengthy customer feedback process we've ensured Rental EDGE will be right at the forefront of Estate Agent software."

Speaking at the launch of Rental EDGE, Samuel Dickey MRICS, Partner in Gerry O'Connor Estate Agents remarked "We knew from our long history with Propertynews.com and their EDGE system that the new software would be top class and the support of a high standard. The new Rental EDGE system allows us to be more efficient in our delivery of service to both landlords and tenants".

An early adopter of Rental EDGE, Karen Gilliland Accountant, BTW Cairns, highlighted how important it is for agents to keep abreast of new technologies, stating "We always strive to break new ground when it comes to technology and our business. We at BTW Cairns believe in continual innovation to ensure that our landlords and clients receive the best service we can offer. The days of paper management are over".

Propertynews.com has provided software applications and support services to the property industry for over 10 years. Emma McNally, Managing Director Propertynews.com, commented "We are extremely proud to provide core business products to our customers and are delighted to see that the new rental software system is already delivering tangible benefits to local Estate Agents across the province. There is no doubt that Rental EDGE can radically transform the efficiency of the rental management process and thanks must go out to the agents who participated in the steering committee and also the expertise of GCD Technologies".