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Survey-to-report automation for chartered surveyors, property managers, and landlord service providers.

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10 workflow automations

Each one is purpose-built for property operations rather than a generic template. They are set out in full below.

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RICS CompliantSurvey Automation

Simplify Your Survey Management

Automate survey allocation, tracking, and quality assurance so chartered surveyors can focus on delivering accurate, RICS-compliant reports.

Survey Backlogs Are Costing You Revenue

Managing survey instructions across multiple fee earners, lender panels, and referral sources with spreadsheets and email leads to missed SLAs, duplicated work, and inconsistent quality. Without a single source of truth, practices struggle to scale.

  • Scattered Instructions

    Survey instructions arrive via email, portals, and phone, making it easy to miss deadlines or duplicate allocations.

  • Manual Allocation

    Matching the right surveyor to each instruction based on location, qualification, and capacity is time-consuming and error-prone.

  • Quality Inconsistency

    Without standardised templates and automated checks, report quality varies across fee earners, risking RICS compliance.

  • Poor Visibility

    Practice managers lack real-time insight into pipeline volume, surveyor utilisation, and SLA performance.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Centralised Instruction Intake

    Capture survey instructions from lender panels, referral partners, and direct clients into a single queue with automatic deduplication.

  • Smart Surveyor Allocation

    Auto-assign instructions to the most suitable surveyor based on postcode, RICS competency level, current workload, and panel membership.

  • Standardised Report Templates

    Enforce RICS Red Book and HomeBuyer Report templates with mandatory fields, validation rules, and photographic evidence requirements.

  • SLA Countdown Tracking

    Automatically calculate lender SLA deadlines and escalate when surveys risk breaching turnaround targets.

  • Practice Performance Dashboards

    Monitor surveyor utilisation, average turnaround time, rejection rates, and revenue per instruction in real time.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Instruction Received

    Survey instructions are captured automatically from lender portals, emails, or the client portal and logged with property details.

  2. Surveyor Allocated

    The system matches the instruction to an available surveyor based on location, panel membership, and competency, then sends a mobile notification.

  3. Site Inspection & Reporting

    The surveyor completes the inspection using a mobile form, uploads photographs, and the system populates the standardised report template.

  4. QA & Submission

    A senior surveyor reviews the report against RICS compliance checks, approves it, and the system submits the final report to the instructing party.

Faster

Survey Turnaround

Automated allocation and template-driven reporting shorten the time from instruction to finished survey.

Earlier

Warning on SLAs

Deadline tracking flags surveys at risk before they breach lender turnaround targets.

Less

Admin Time

Surveyors spend less time on paperwork and more time on fee-earning site inspections.

Questions about simplify your

Can SwiftCase integrate with lender panel portals?
Yes. Instructions that arrive by email are read into the workflow, and where a lender or AMC portal offers an API we can connect to it during implementation, so instructions flow in without re-keying.
Does it support RICS Red Book and HomeBuyer Report formats?
Absolutely. You can configure report templates for any RICS format, including Red Book valuations, HomeBuyer Reports, and Building Surveys, with mandatory field validation.
How does surveyor allocation work?
The platform uses configurable rules based on postcode coverage, RICS competency levels, panel membership, and real-time workload to automatically allocate instructions to the best-fit surveyor.
Can we track SLA performance by lender?
Yes. Dashboards break down turnaround time, rejection rate, and SLA compliance by lender panel, giving you the data needed for panel reviews.
Scheduling AutomationTravel Aware

Automate Your Inspection Scheduling

Coordinate site visits across multiple surveyors, inspectors, and regions with diary management that allocates each visit by location and availability.

Diary Chaos Is Draining Productivity

Coordinating inspection appointments across field staff, property occupants, and managing agents using phone calls and shared calendars wastes hours every week. Double-bookings, wasted travel, and no-shows erode margins and frustrate clients.

  • Manual Diary Coordination

    Admin staff spend hours calling occupants, cross-checking surveyor calendars, and juggling appointment changes.

  • Excessive Travel Time

    Without route planning, surveyors criss-cross postcodes, wasting fuel and losing billable inspection slots.

  • High No-Show Rates

    Occupants forget appointments when confirmations rely on a single phone call or email with no automated reminders.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Online Appointment Booking

    Let occupants and managing agents self-book inspection slots via a branded portal, synced to surveyor availability.

  • Travel-Aware Allocation

    Allocate inspections by postcode, scoring the travel from where each surveyor's previous booking ends, to cut driving between sites.

  • Automated Reminders

    Send SMS and email reminders at configurable intervals before the appointment to reduce no-shows.

  • Drag-and-Drop Rescheduling

    Quickly reassign or move appointments with drag-and-drop, automatically notifying all affected parties.

  • Field Staff Status View

    See each surveyor's appointments and job status (en route, on site, done) so dispatchers can respond to cancellations or delays quickly.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Inspection Required

    When a survey instruction or periodic inspection is due, the system identifies the property, required inspection type, and access arrangements.

  2. Appointment Offered

    Available slots are sent to the occupant or managing agent via email/SMS. They select a convenient time through the booking portal.

  3. Diary Optimised

    The system groups confirmed appointments by geography and assigns them to the nearest qualified surveyor to keep travel down.

  4. Reminders & Confirmation

    Automated reminders are sent 48 hours and 2 hours before the visit. The surveyor receives a mobile briefing pack with property details and access notes.

  5. Completion & Follow-Up

    Once the inspection is marked complete on the surveyor's phone, post-visit actions (such as report generation or follow-up works) are triggered automatically.

More

Inspections Per Day

Diaries planned around travel let surveyors fit more site visits into a working day.

Fewer

No-Shows

Automated text and email reminders cut missed appointments.

Less

Booking Admin

Self-service booking and automated confirmations free office staff for higher-value tasks.

Questions about automate your

Can occupants book their own inspection appointments?
Yes. SwiftCase provides a branded self-service portal where occupants or managing agents choose from available time slots, which sync directly with surveyor diaries.
Does the system handle multi-day inspection programmes?
Yes. For large portfolios or block inspections, you can schedule multi-day programmes, with each visit allocated to a qualified surveyor by location and availability.
What reminders are sent to reduce no-shows?
Configurable SMS and email reminders are sent at intervals you define, typically 48 hours and 2 hours before the appointment. Occupants can reschedule via a link in the reminder.
Report AutomationRICS Compliant

Accelerate Property Report Generation

Turn structured inspection data into polished, RICS-compliant property reports without typing them up from scratch.

Report Writing Is Your Biggest Bottleneck

Surveyors spend more time writing up reports than they do on site. Copy-pasting from previous reports introduces errors, formatting is inconsistent, and version control is non-existent. The result: delayed delivery, compliance risk, and lost fee-earning time.

  • Time-Consuming Write-Ups

    Surveyors spend hours on each report manually drafting text, formatting tables, and inserting photographs.

  • Inconsistent Quality

    Without enforced templates, report style and completeness vary between surveyors, raising RICS audit risk.

  • Version Control Issues

    Multiple drafts circulate via email, making it unclear which version is current and who approved what.

  • Slow Lender Turnaround

    Manual report production means lender SLAs are frequently at risk, jeopardising panel standing.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Template-Driven Reports

    Define RICS-compliant report templates with pre-populated clauses, conditional sections, and mandatory fields that auto-fill from inspection data.

  • Clause Library

    Build a searchable library of approved condition descriptions, caveats, and recommendations that surveyors select during write-up.

  • Photo Auto-Insertion

    Photographs captured during the inspection are automatically placed in the correct report sections based on room or element tags.

  • Completeness Validation

    The system flags missing mandatory sections, unsigned declarations, or incomplete condition ratings before a report can be submitted.

  • Audit Trail & Versioning

    Every edit, approval, and submission is logged with timestamps and user IDs, providing a full audit trail for RICS compliance.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Inspection Data Captured

    The surveyor completes a structured mobile form during the site visit, capturing condition ratings, measurements, and photographs.

  2. Report Auto-Generated

    The system populates the selected report template with inspection data, inserts photographs, and applies the clause library selections.

  3. Surveyor Review & Edit

    The surveyor reviews the draft, adds narrative commentary, and adjusts any auto-populated sections before marking the report ready for QA.

  4. QA Approval & Delivery

    A senior surveyor completes the quality check, the report is signed off, and the final PDF is delivered to the instructing party automatically.

Faster

Report Production

Template-driven generation with auto-populated data shortens the time from inspection to finished report.

Enforced

Mandatory Fields

A report cannot go out until its mandatory fields are complete, so it keeps to the RICS format you set.

More

Reports Per Surveyor

Surveyors can take on more instructions when less of their week goes on write-ups.

Questions about accelerate

Which RICS report formats are supported?
SwiftCase supports any RICS format including Red Book Valuations, RICS HomeBuyer Reports, Building Surveys, and Reinstatement Cost Assessments. Templates are fully configurable.
Can surveyors add their own commentary to auto-generated reports?
Yes. The auto-generated draft is fully editable. Surveyors can add narrative sections, override clause selections, and annotate photographs before submission.
How are photographs handled?
Photos taken during the mobile inspection are tagged by room or building element. The system automatically inserts them into the correct report section and resizes them to the template specification.
Is there an approval workflow before reports go out?
Yes. You can configure single or multi-stage approval workflows. Reports cannot be submitted until all required approvals are obtained, and every action is logged for audit.
Tenancy LifecycleCompliance Driven

Simplify Tenancy Management

Automate the full tenancy lifecycle, from referencing and onboarding to renewals and deposit returns, so property managers see each critical date coming.

Tenancy Admin Is Overwhelming Your Team

Managing hundreds of tenancies with spreadsheets and calendar reminders is a recipe for missed renewals, late deposit registrations, and compliance failures. Letting agents and property managers need a system that keeps every tenancy on track automatically.

  • Missed Critical Dates

    Renewal deadlines, break clauses, and deposit registration windows are easily overlooked without automated reminders.

  • Manual Referencing

    Chasing references and credit checks via email extends void periods and delays tenant onboarding.

  • Deposit Compliance Risk

    Failing to register deposits within the statutory 30-day window exposes landlords to penalty claims of up to 3x the deposit.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • End-to-End Tenancy Lifecycle

    Manage every stage from applicant referencing through check-in, periodic inspections, renewals, and check-out in a single workflow.

  • Automated Referencing

    Trigger tenant referencing and credit checks with your referencing provider, connected through its API, with results returned directly into the tenancy record.

  • Critical Date Alerts

    Automatic reminders for lease expiry, break clauses, rent reviews, deposit registration deadlines, and gas safety certificate renewals.

  • Deposit Registration Tracking

    Track deposit receipt, scheme registration, and prescribed information issuance with countdown timers and compliance status indicators.

  • Document Generation

    Auto-generate tenancy agreements, Section 21 notices, inventories, and check-in/check-out reports from tenancy data.

  • Tenant & Landlord Portals

    Give tenants and landlords self-service access to documents, maintenance requests, and tenancy details.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Applicant Referencing

    Tenant applies via the portal, triggering automated credit checks, employment verification, and landlord references through your referencing provider.

  2. Tenancy Setup

    Once approved, the system generates the tenancy agreement, schedules the check-in inspection, and sets up deposit registration and prescribed information tasks.

  3. Ongoing Management

    Critical date alerts fire for inspections, rent reviews, gas safety renewals, and lease expiry. Maintenance requests route to approved contractors automatically.

  4. Renewal or Exit

    Before lease expiry, the system prompts the renewal or notice process. At check-out, it triggers inventory comparison, deposit return calculations, and final account settlement.

Tracked

Deposit Deadlines

A countdown on each deposit flags registration and prescribed information before the statutory window closes.

Shorter

Void Periods

Faster referencing and automated onboarding get tenants moved in sooner.

Less

Admin per Tenancy

Automated document generation and reminders cut the manual effort per tenancy.

Questions about simplify

Which tenant referencing providers does SwiftCase integrate with?
We connect your referencing provider through its API during implementation, so requests go out and results come back into the tenancy record without re-keying. There is no ready-made connector for a named provider.
How does deposit registration tracking work?
When a deposit is recorded, the system starts a 30-day countdown timer, sends reminders to register with the chosen scheme, and tracks issuance of prescribed information, flagging non-compliance before the deadline.
Can the system generate Section 21 and Section 8 notices?
Yes. SwiftCase generates Section 21 (Form 6A) and Section 8 notices pre-populated with tenancy data. The system checks that prerequisite compliance conditions are met before allowing service.
Does it support HMO and multi-let properties?
Yes. The platform handles room-level tenancies within shared properties, with individual tenancy records, deposit tracking, and compliance requirements for each occupant.
Building Safety ActCompliance Automation

Stay on Top of Building Compliance

Track gas safety certificates, EICRs, fire risk assessments, and Building Safety Act obligations across your entire portfolio with automated reminders and audit-ready records.

Compliance Gaps Put Lives and Licences at Risk

The Building Safety Act, fire safety regulations, and existing statutory duties create a complex web of obligations. Managing certificates, inspection dates, and remediation works across hundreds of properties using spreadsheets leaves dangerous gaps that can result in prosecution, fines, or worse.

  • Expired Certificates

    Gas safety certificates, EICRs, and fire risk assessments lapse without anyone noticing until an audit or incident occurs.

  • Building Safety Act Complexity

    New duties under the Building Safety Act require structured safety case management for higher-risk buildings, adding layers of compliance.

  • Fragmented Records

    Compliance documents are scattered across email, filing cabinets, and contractor systems, making audit preparation painful.

  • Contractor Coordination

    Chasing gas engineers, electricians, and fire risk assessors for completed certificates and remediation reports wastes hours.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Certificate Expiry Dashboard

    A real-time dashboard showing compliance status for every property, colour-coded by urgency: valid, expiring soon, or overdue.

  • Automated Renewal Scheduling

    The system automatically schedules renewal inspections in advance of certificate expiry and assigns them to approved contractors.

  • Contractor Management

    Maintain a register of approved contractors with qualification verification, auto-dispatch work orders, and track completion.

  • Centralised Document Store

    Store all certificates, risk assessments, and remediation records against the property record with full version history.

  • Building Safety Case Support

    Structure and maintain safety case reports for higher-risk buildings as required by the Building Safety Act.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Compliance Calendar Setup

    Each property is configured with its applicable compliance requirements: gas safety, EICR, fire risk assessment, legionella testing, asbestos survey, and Building Safety Act duties.

  2. Automated Scheduling

    The system generates work orders and dispatches them to approved contractors at the configured lead time before each certificate expires.

  3. Inspection & Certification

    Contractors complete inspections, upload certificates and any remediation recommendations. The system validates document completeness.

  4. Remediation Tracking

    Any remedial works identified during inspections are logged as tasks, assigned to contractors, and tracked through to verified completion.

  5. Audit-Ready Records

    All compliance data is maintained in a searchable, auditable format with full history, ready for regulatory inspection or portfolio reporting.

Booked

Renewal Inspections

Renewal inspections are arranged ahead of each certificate's expiry, at the lead time you set.

Faster

Audit Prep

Centralised, searchable compliance records take the scramble out of audit preparation.

Earlier

Warning of Expiry

Alerts and escalation flag certificates nearing expiry before they can lapse unnoticed.

Questions about stay on top of

Which compliance types does SwiftCase track?
Gas safety (CP12), electrical installation condition reports (EICR), fire risk assessments, legionella risk assessments, asbestos surveys, lift inspections, and Building Safety Act safety cases. Custom compliance types can be added.
How far in advance are renewal reminders sent?
Reminder lead times are fully configurable per compliance type. Typical setups send an initial reminder 90 days before expiry, with escalations at 60, 30, and 14 days.
Can contractors upload certificates directly?
Yes. Approved contractors receive a secure link to upload completed certificates and remediation reports. The system validates the document and updates the property compliance status automatically.
Does the system support the Building Safety Act requirements?
Yes. For higher-risk buildings, workflows can be configured for safety case records, mandatory occurrence reporting, and resident engagement record-keeping.
Lease EndDilapidation Workflow

Manage Dilapidations Efficiently

Simplify the dilapidation process from initial schedule of condition through to final settlement, with structured inspections, costings, and negotiation tracking.

Dilapidation Claims Are Complex and Costly

Dilapidation matters involve multiple parties (landlords, tenants, building surveyors, and solicitors) with extensive documentation, costings, and negotiations. Without a structured process, claims drag on, evidence is lost, and settlements are sub-optimal.

  • Unstructured Inspections

    Surveyors record dilapidation items inconsistently, making it difficult to produce a defensible schedule of dilapidations.

  • Lost Documentation

    Photographs, lease clauses, schedules of condition, and correspondence are scattered across systems and inboxes.

  • Protracted Negotiations

    Without clear costings and a structured negotiation trail, dilapidation matters take months longer than necessary to settle.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Structured Inspection Forms

    Mobile-optimised inspection forms capture each breach item with clause reference, description, photograph, and estimated cost in a consistent format.

  • Automated Costings

    Apply cost rates from your schedule of rates to each item, generating a priced schedule of dilapidations with one click.

  • Negotiation Tracking

    Record offers, counter-offers, and agreed items against each line of the schedule, maintaining a full negotiation audit trail.

  • Schedule Generation

    Auto-generate the formal schedule of dilapidations document, terminal schedule, or quantified demand from inspection data.

  • Document Bundling

    Compile all evidence (photographs, lease extracts, schedules of condition, and correspondence) into organised bundles for negotiation or litigation.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Lease Event Triggered

    A break clause or lease expiry triggers the dilapidation workflow, pulling in lease terms, the schedule of condition (if any), and property details.

  2. Dilapidation Inspection

    The surveyor conducts a detailed inspection using structured forms, recording each breach item against the relevant lease clause with photographs and measurements.

  3. Costing & Schedule Preparation

    The system applies cost rates, generates the priced schedule of dilapidations, and compiles the evidence bundle for service on the tenant.

  4. Negotiation & Settlement

    Offers and counter-offers are tracked per line item. Once terms are agreed, the system generates the settlement agreement and triggers any remedial works instructions.

Faster

Settlement

Structured processes and clear documentation speed up negotiation and settlement.

Linked

Evidence

Each photograph, clause reference, and cost estimate is linked to its line and auditable from day one.

Stronger

Claims

Thorough, well-documented claims with clear costings give landlords a better footing in settlement.

Questions about manage

What is a schedule of dilapidations?
A schedule of dilapidations is a formal document listing items of disrepair or breach of covenant at a property, typically served by the landlord on the tenant at or near the end of a lease. SwiftCase automates its creation from structured inspection data.
Can the system track both terminal and interim dilapidations?
Yes. The workflow supports interim schedules during the lease term and terminal schedules at lease end, with different cost basis calculations for each.
How are costs calculated?
You upload your own schedule of rates. The system applies the relevant rate to each item based on type, quantity, and location, generating a fully priced schedule.
Does SwiftCase support diminution valuations?
Yes. Where applicable, the system can capture the data needed for a diminution valuation under Section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927, to help keep claims within the statutory cap.
Can solicitors and tenants access the negotiation tracker?
Yes. External parties can be granted controlled access to view the schedule, submit responses, and track negotiation progress through a secure portal.
EPC ComplianceMEES Ready

Automate Your EPC Management

Track Energy Performance Certificate expiry, manage assessor appointments, and ensure MEES compliance across your entire property portfolio.

EPC Non-Compliance Is an Expensive Oversight

Since April 2023, it has been unlawful to let a property with an EPC rating below E under the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). With proposed tightening to a C rating, landlords and agents who do not proactively manage EPC renewals face fines of up to £30,000 per property and inability to let.

  • Expired EPCs

    EPCs have a 10-year validity period, and across a large portfolio, it is easy to lose track of which certificates need renewal.

  • MEES Non-Compliance

    Properties rated F or G cannot be legally let. Without portfolio-wide visibility, non-compliant properties slip through.

  • Manual Assessor Booking

    Coordinating domestic energy assessors across multiple properties and tenants is time-consuming and prone to scheduling conflicts.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Portfolio EPC Dashboard

    View the EPC rating and expiry date for every property in your portfolio at a glance, with filters for rating band, expiry window, and MEES compliance status.

  • Expiry & MEES Alerts

    Receive automated alerts when EPCs are approaching expiry or when a property falls below the minimum rating threshold for letting.

  • Assessor Scheduling

    Automatically schedule EPC assessments with approved domestic energy assessors, coordinating access with tenants or agents.

  • Improvement Recommendations

    Track recommended energy efficiency improvements from EPC reports, with the indicative cost and potential rating the EPC gives for each measure.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Portfolio Import & Baseline

    Import existing EPC data in bulk or upload it manually. The system establishes the baseline rating and expiry date for every property.

  2. Expiry Monitoring

    The system continuously monitors expiry dates and MEES thresholds, flagging properties that need attention based on configurable lead times.

  3. Assessment Scheduling

    When renewal is due, the system dispatches a work order to an approved energy assessor and coordinates access with the tenant or managing agent.

  4. Certificate Upload & Analysis

    The new EPC is uploaded, the property record is updated, and any recommended improvements are logged for landlord review and budgeting.

Tracked

EPC Expiry

Expiry tracking and renewal scheduling show which properties need a new EPC before the old one lapses.

Flagged

Sub-Standard Ratings

Alerts and remediation tracking flag a property below the minimum rating before it is let.

Faster

Renewals

Automated assessor scheduling and tenant coordination cut the time from expiry alert to new certificate.

Questions about automate your

Can SwiftCase pull data from the EPC Register?
It can once we connect it. The government EPC Register has an API, and we set up that connection during implementation so certificates are looked up by address or certificate reference. Existing portfolio data can also be imported in bulk.
What happens when a property falls below the MEES threshold?
The system flags the property immediately, blocks it from being marketed for letting (if integrated with your CRM), and generates a remediation task to bring it up to the minimum rating.
Does it track EPC improvement recommendations?
Yes. Each EPC includes assessor recommendations for improving the rating. SwiftCase logs these recommendations with the indicative cost and potential rating the EPC gives for each, to help landlords prioritise investment.
HMO LicensingSelective Licensing

Simplify Landlord Licensing Compliance

Track mandatory HMO licences, selective licensing schemes, and local authority conditions across your portfolio with automated renewal reminders and condition monitoring.

Licensing Non-Compliance Carries Severe Penalties

Operating an unlicensed HMO or renting in a selective licensing area without a licence can result in unlimited fines, rent repayment orders, and inability to serve Section 21 notices. With selective licensing schemes run by councils across England, keeping track is a significant challenge for multi-area landlords and agents.

  • Complex Licensing Landscape

    Different local authorities operate different schemes with varying conditions, fees, and renewal cycles, creating a patchwork of obligations.

  • Missed Renewals

    Licence applications take months to process. Failing to submit renewals in time leaves properties unlicensed with no Section 21 recourse.

  • Condition Non-Compliance

    Licences come with conditions (maximum occupancy, fire safety measures, waste management) that must be actively monitored.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Licence Register

    Maintain a central register of all licences by property, type (mandatory HMO, additional HMO, selective), status, and expiry date.

  • Renewal Countdown

    Automated reminders start months before expiry to allow for the lengthy application process.

  • Condition Checklist Tracking

    Each licence condition is logged as a checklist item with evidence requirements, due dates, and compliance status.

  • Scheme Lookup

    Identify which licensing schemes apply to each property from the schemes you record for its local authority area and property type.

  • Compliance Reporting

    Generate portfolio-wide licensing compliance reports for management boards, landlord clients, or local authority audits.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Portfolio Assessment

    Each property is assessed against applicable licensing schemes (mandatory HMO, additional HMO, and selective licensing) based on location, property type, and occupancy.

  2. Application Management

    The system generates application checklists, tracks required documents (floor plans, gas certificates, management declarations), and monitors submission and approval status.

  3. Condition Monitoring

    Licence conditions are broken down into actionable tasks with deadlines and evidence requirements. Non-compliance triggers escalation alerts.

  4. Renewal & Audit

    Renewal reminders fire well in advance of expiry. The system compiles all compliance evidence for simpler renewal applications and local authority inspections.

Visible

Licence Status

Each applicable property shows a valid licence, a pending application, or a gap to act on.

Lower

Rent Repayment Risk

Keeping licences current lowers the risk of tenants claiming rent repayment orders for unlicensed letting.

Early

Renewal Alerts

Alerts at the lead time you choose leave room to submit renewal applications within processing windows.

Questions about simplify

How does SwiftCase know which licensing schemes apply?
You record the licensing schemes that apply in your local authority areas. When a property is added, it is checked against them automatically by postcode, property type, and occupancy details.
What happens if a licence application is refused?
The system logs the refusal, captures the reasons, and generates a remediation action plan. It can also trigger the appeals process workflow if the landlord wishes to challenge the decision.
Can we track licence conditions for different local authorities?
Yes. Each licence record has its own set of conditions based on the issuing authority. The system tracks compliance at the individual condition level, accommodating the variation between councils.
Does the system handle additional and selective licensing separately?
Yes. Mandatory HMO, additional HMO, and selective licensing schemes are treated as distinct licence types with their own criteria, conditions, and renewal cycles.
RICS Red BookValuation Automation

Automate Your Property Valuation Workflow

From comparable evidence gathering to final sign-off, simplify the valuation process for RICS-registered valuers working across residential and commercial portfolios.

Valuations Take Too Long and Lack Consistency

Gathering comparable evidence from multiple sources, applying adjustments, and producing Red Book compliant valuation reports is labour-intensive. When valuers each have their own approach, consistency suffers and turnaround times extend, putting lender panel targets at risk.

  • Comparable Evidence Gathering

    Valuers spend significant time searching Land Registry, Rightmove, and internal databases for comparable transactions and listings.

  • Inconsistent Methodology

    Without standardised adjustment frameworks, two valuers can arrive at materially different figures for similar properties.

  • Compliance Burden

    RICS Red Book (Global Standards) requires specific disclosures, assumptions, and reporting formats that are easy to miss manually.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Comparable Evidence Search

    Search and retrieve comparable sales, lettings, and valuations from your own internal database, with external sources such as Land Registry Price Paid data connected through their APIs.

  • Adjustment Grid

    Apply standardised adjustments for location, condition, size, and tenure to comparable evidence, with a clear audit trail of the valuer reasoning.

  • Red Book Report Templates

    Pre-configured templates ensure every valuation report includes mandatory RICS disclosures, assumptions, caveats, and the correct basis of value.

  • Senior Valuer Sign-Off

    Route completed valuations through a configurable approval workflow before they are issued, with conflict of interest checks built in.

  • Valuation History Database

    Build an internal database of every valuation completed, creating proprietary comparable evidence for future instructions.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Valuation Instruction Received

    The instruction is logged with property details, purpose of valuation, required basis of value, and lender or client requirements.

  2. Comparable Evidence Gathered

    The valuer searches the connected data sources, selects relevant comparables, and applies the adjustment grid to arrive at an indicated value.

  3. Valuation Report Drafted

    The system populates the Red Book report template with property details, comparables, adjustments, and the valuer opinion of value.

  4. Review, Sign-Off & Delivery

    The report passes through the approval workflow, is signed off by the responsible valuer, and delivered to the instructing party. The valuation is logged in the internal database.

Faster

Evidence Gathering

Searching your evidence in one place cuts the time spent finding and verifying comparables.

Enforced

Red Book Disclosures

Template disclosures and mandatory fields stop a report going out with a required section missing.

More

Valuations Per Valuer

Simpler workflows let valuers handle more instructions without compromising quality or compliance.

Questions about automate your

Which data sources are available for comparable evidence?
Your own internal valuation database comes first. External sources, such as Land Registry Price Paid data, are connected through their APIs during implementation.
Does the system enforce RICS Red Book compliance?
Yes. Report templates include all mandatory Red Book disclosures, assumptions, special assumptions, and bases of value. The system prevents submission until all required fields are completed.
Can we use it for both residential and commercial valuations?
Yes. The platform supports separate templates and workflows for residential, commercial, agricultural, and development valuations, each with their own comparable evidence frameworks.
How is conflict of interest managed?
The system can check the property and instructing party against a conflict register and flag potential issues before the valuation is accepted. This supports RICS Professional Statement on conflicts.
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Transaction ManagementMulti-Party

Coordinate Multi-Party Transactions

Bring buyers, sellers, solicitors, mortgage brokers, and estate agents into a single transaction workflow with real-time progress visibility and automated milestone tracking.

Property Transactions Fall Apart Without Coordination

A property transaction in England and Wales involves several parties and takes months to complete. Poor communication, opaque progress, and manual chasing are common causes of fall-throughs.

  • Opaque Progress

    No single party has full visibility of where the transaction stands, leading to constant phone calls and emails asking "what's happening?"

  • Manual Milestone Chasing

    Estate agents spend hours chasing solicitors, brokers, and surveyors for updates on searches, mortgage offers, and exchange readiness.

  • High Fall-Through Rates

    Many property transactions fall through, often due to delays and poor communication rather than genuine deal-breakers.

  • Disconnected Chains

    When transactions form chains, a delay in one link cascades through the entire chain without early warning.

How SwiftCase handles it

  • Shared Transaction Timeline

    All parties access a shared timeline showing key milestones (offer accepted, searches ordered, mortgage offer received, exchange, completion) with real-time status updates.

  • Multi-Party Portal

    Buyers, sellers, agents, solicitors, and brokers each have role-appropriate portal access to update their milestones and communicate within the transaction.

  • Automated Milestone Chasing

    When a milestone is overdue, the system automatically sends reminders to the responsible party and escalates to the agent if not resolved.

  • Chain Management

    Link related transactions into chains and visualise the chain status, identifying bottlenecks that could delay the entire sequence.

  • In-Platform Communication

    Keep all transaction communication in one place with threaded messaging, reducing the risk of lost emails and miscommunication.

The workflow, step by step

  1. Transaction Created

    When an offer is accepted, the agent creates the transaction, adds all parties (buyer, seller, solicitors, mortgage broker), and the milestone timeline is established.

  2. Milestones Progress

    Each party updates their milestones (memorandum of sale issued, searches ordered, survey booked, mortgage application submitted) visible to all stakeholders in real time.

  3. Automated Chasing & Escalation

    When milestones slip past their target date, the system sends automated reminders. Persistent delays trigger escalation alerts to the managing agent.

  4. Exchange & Completion

    As exchange readiness is confirmed across the chain, the system coordinates the exchange date. Post-completion tasks (key handover, SDLT filing, registration) are triggered automatically.

Sooner

Completion

Transparent progress tracking and automated chasing shorten the time from offer to completion.

Fewer

Fall-Throughs

Better communication and early warning of bottlenecks help keep transactions from failing.

Less

Manual Chasing

Automated milestone reminders and self-service updates take much of the progress chasing off your team.

Questions about coordinate

Who can access the transaction timeline?
Each party has role-based access. Agents see the full picture, solicitors see legal milestones and can update their progress, buyers and sellers see a simplified view of key dates and actions needed from them.
How does chain management work?
Related transactions are linked into a chain. The system provides a chain-level view showing the status of every transaction in the sequence, highlighting the weakest link and any dependencies blocking progress.
Can the system integrate with conveyancing case management software?
Yes, where the conveyancing platform has an API. We connect it during implementation, allowing solicitors to push milestone updates without logging into a separate system.
Does it handle new-build transactions?
Yes. New-build transactions have specific milestones (reservation, exchange with long stop date, NHBC sign-off, completion) which can be configured as a separate transaction template.
What happens if a transaction falls through?
The system logs the fall-through reason, notifies all parties, and can automatically re-trigger the marketing workflow for the property, preserving all historical transaction data for analysis.

Which of these is costing you the most?

Tell us the one process causing the most pain and we will tell you whether it fits a 30-day pilot, and what the scope and fixed price would be.

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