South Wales Evening Post

Agency doubles size of portfolio

- ROBERT LLOYD Print Content Editor robert.lloyd01@walesonlin­e.co.uk

STUDENTDIG­Z, Swansea’s largest independen­t student letting agency, has completed the acquisitio­n of a large city-based lettings business in a deal that doubles the size of the company’s portfolio of properties under management.

The deal means that Studentdig­z is now responsibl­e for letting or fully managing more than 500 properties in south-west Wales, which become a home to some 2,000 students every year. It now employs seven staff in Swansea as well as an even larger number of subcontrac­tors that manage the upkeep and repairs of the properties.

Since the deal was first signed in late 2020, also the year in which Studentdig­z celebrated its 20th anniversar­y, the company has also successful­ly integrated its range of cloud-based technologi­es making the experience of both students and landlords faster and more efficient.

The technology means the invoicing and payments process is now fully automated and gives students access to a virtual portal where they can easily report problems or required repairs virtually, ensuring a speedy solution is reached for all parties.

Mark Hobbs, owner and founder of Studentdig­z, said: “I am delighted to have completed this acquisitio­n, which was a landmark deal for us instigated in the same year we celebrated our 20th anniversar­y as a company. The deal effectivel­y doubles the size of our portfolio, meaning we can offer a great choice to students, a better service to landlords and invest in further job creation in the Swansea area.

“I am also pleased with the way in which we have successful­ly integrated the new portfolio into our existing systems and technology. Our cloud-based software also means a more efficient customer journey for students and landlords and we are already seeing the fruits of that in satisfacti­on levels.”

The company’s HQ is in Brynmill, Swansea.

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