Sophie Swords

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As Yardi’s senior marketing writer for international content, Sophie draws on her journalism and copywriting experience to transform complex real estate and technology topics into accessible, on brand narratives that connect with global audiences.

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Simplify and Increase Accuracy for Debt Management

Simplify and Increase Accuracy for Debt Management

Having a single end-to-end solution to manage your real estate operations is essential. Especially when striving for accurate data and faster turnarounds. But what about debt management? Whether you’re a borrower or lender, there are multiple aspects of debt to manage. Key processes include calculating amortisation schedules for simple and complex loans, tracking collateral and […]

How Al-Futtaim Malls streamlined and automated processes with Yardi's real estate platform

How Yardi’s End-To-End Solution Streamlined & Automated Processes for Al-Futtaim Malls

Yardi recently spoke with Al-Futtaim Malls to see how our solution for budgeting and forecasting helped the company save over 30 hours of data gathering and strategic planning through an end-to-end solution. About Company Al-Futtaim Malls provides asset management and development expertise, specialising in building retail-led super-regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. […]

04 / 21 / 23

"The right technology with AI can revolutionise business processes"

“The right technology with AI can revolutionise business processes”

HI HEUTE editor-in-chief sat down with Yardi Senior Director Richard Gerritsen at MIPIM last month in Cannes to discuss digitalisation, artificial intelligence and Yardi’s goals for 2023. HI HEUTE: After the end of the pandemic, daily office life has returned to normal in many companies. How is it in your company? Is there still a lot […]

04 / 13 / 23

Richard at MIPIM 2023

“Technology with AI can revolutionise business processes”

HI TODAY-MIPIM interview with Richard Gerritsen, European senior director for Yardi. The software company, Yardi, which also has numerous well-known companies as customers in the retail property sector, is currently exhibiting at the international property trade fair, MIPIM, in Cannes. HI HEUTE editor-in-chief spoke to European head Richard Gerritsen. HI TODAY: Mr Gerritsen, after the […]

Yardi RISE – Mentoring

Yardi RISE continues to inspire women at Yardi and develop its community. RISE was created for women at Yardi to network, inspire and empower each other. After a successful December session that focused on building relationships, tops tips on mentoring and confidence building, there was a desire to learn more about mentoring. During the last […]

03 / 06 / 23

Optimise Retail Centre Management with an All-in-One Solution

The world of real estate is evolving, not only in the way we operate but how properties are structured. The ‘building of the future’ that includes retail units with coworking spaces, residential units and commercial offices, is already being developed across the world. Technology is reshaping operating models and it is changing consumer behaviours and […]

03 / 03 / 23

How Yardi Helped Reduce the Leasing Planning Cycle by 40% for Emaar Properties

Yardi recently spoke with Emaar Properties to see how Yardi’s end-to-end solution helped Emaar transition from reactive to proactive in business planning and making data-driven decisions. About Company Emaar is a multinational conglomerate and property development company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It operates in six major business segments with 60 active companies and […]

01 / 12 / 23

Streamline the PBSA Applicant Journey for Students & Operators

When managing Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), delivering a seamless end-to-end student experience is fundamental. From managing your brand online and attracting student prospects to signing the lease and securing deposit payments, a frictionless experience is expected from today’s tech-savvy student audience. And the expectation doesn’t stop at students. The PBSA sector is quickly growing, […]

01 / 06 / 23

VIDEO | Yardi boat event at MIPIM

VIDEO | Yardi boat event at MIPIM

PlaceTech hosted Yardi and a selection of their proptech clients and contacts including AWS, the Instant Group and Future Places, for a networking event at MIPIM in Cannes. Watch our short video below. Ben Wright, executive director, The Instant Group. He said, “I think every industry needs leaders with vision, I think the real estate […]

5 Ways to Enhance the Resident Experience with a Resident App

Staying engaged and keeping your residents happy is a key part of building a thriving community that boosts occupancy and success. In HomeViews’ Build To Rent Report 2022, developments utilising Yardi technology were rated higher by residents on every HomeViews review category than developments not using the software. Those using Yardi software scored higher for […]

12 / 16 / 22

Save Time with An All-In-One Procurement Solution

Digitising processes can seem daunting and you may worry about transferring your data onto a new platform. However, with a need to save money on expenses, property owners are looking into ways to cut costs and save time. Processing payments for various products and services that keep your properties running smoothly is an inevitable expense, which […]

12 / 15 / 22

The Cost-Of-Living Impact on Student Accommodation

At the Student Accommodation Conference 2022, hosted by Property Week, Yardi’s Georgie Drewery sat down with Craig Bryant, strategy and business development director for Fresh to discuss the cost-of-living impact on student accommodation. As students are accustomed to paying set monthly fees for utilities, they aren’t usually impacted by the changing costs of individual suppliers […]

12 / 12 / 22

Yardi Supports Local Communities in Germany

Yardi is committed to supporting local communities in every city where our offices are housed. Each year, the company distributes philanthropic aid to organisations selected by its employees. In 2022, Yardi Germany donated to three organisations; The Mainz Hospice Society, Support Association for Children with Tumours and Leukaemia and Flüsterpost e.V. The Mainz Hospice Society […]

12 / 05 / 22

YASC Europe 2022

YASC Europe (Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference) returned in person for the first time since 2019 and welcomed over 700 clients in London at the InterContinental London, the O2 for two days of learning, networking, new solutions and an evening of entertainment. Yardi’s Neal Gemassmer, vice president for international opened day one alongside Rob Teel, senior […]

12 / 02 / 22

Development & Operations: Reimagining Student Living

How to deliver affordable, inclusive accommodation amidst rising living costs At Bisnow’s recent UK Student Housing Roundup, Yardi’s Justin Harley joined industry experts from Greystar, Hines, HYBR, The Student Hotel and Host to discuss how we can begin reimagining the student experience. Despite being one of the stand-out success sectors of late, with demand for […]

11 / 15 / 22