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# Finch

Dynamic forms & contracts for property professionals

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## Posts

- [Selective licensing in the private rented sector](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/10/04/selective-licensing-in-the-private-rented-sector/) - Selective Licensing allows a local housing authority to respond to local concerns such as poverty or immigration, by requiring different licences from landlords.
- [Energy Performance Certificates - Proposed Changes](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/08/23/energy-performance-certificates-proposed-changes/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE: In September 2023, the UK Government made significant updates to their over-all targets for Net Zero. Some of our articles relating to energy legislation provide timelines which are now inaccurate. We therefore have an updated summary for proposals and dates mentioned post 2023. For the latest updates, please see: Government changes to EPC’s
- [The 2025 Gas Boiler Ban](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/08/30/boiler-ban-in-2025-for-new-build-homes/) - Part of these new regulations are likely to be the substitution of gas boilers with energy efficient alternatives within new homes.
- [Government changes to EPC's and gas boiler legislation](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/09/25/epc-legislation-change-and-gas-boilers/) - We previously discussed the legislative developments for EPCs, and the end of gas boilers for new home builders. Here're the latest and biggest updates for 2023
- [HMO legislation: National or local Government](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/09/14/national-or-local-government-who-governs-hmo-legislation/) - Fines serve as a deterrent to landlords and agents, highlighting the importance of adhering to HMO licensing. The consequences extend beyond financial penalties
- [What are the largest fines in residential property?](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/08/16/fines-in-residential-property/) - Agencies and landlords being fined We’ve all either heard the stories of or even have experience with troublesome tenants, lousy landlords and non-compliant agents, but are the tens-of-millions of pounds in fines handed out last year really down to an increase in these badly behaved few? Or is the increase in fines down to the
- [Top 5 lead generation tools for residential property professionals](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/06/16/top-5-lead-generation-tools-for-residential-property-professionals/) - Leads for residential property agents are very different to those in other industries. Look at the top 5 lead generation tools in residential property.
- [14 ways to generate leads for estate and letting agencies](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/05/19/14-lead-generation-methods/) - Take a look at this top 14 list of lead generation methods to help agents to increase listings, and completions for vendors, landlords, buyers and tenants.
- [UK Right to Work from October 2022](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/04/21/uk-right-to-work-from-october-2022/) - Using innovative technologies to onboard British employees According to law, all UK employers must complete right to work checks for new British employees. The right to work process includes collecting and verifying documentation for an employer to confirm that the job applicant is allowed to work for them. In fact, employers can face a civil
- [Finch digital forms and contracts become a New Homes Quality Board accredited supplier](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/03/13/finch-digital-forms-and-contracts-become-a-new-homes-quality-board-accredited-supplier/) - Finch's new home reservation form provides clear, concise, and timely information to buyers so that they may properly understand the reservation agreement...
- [New Homes Quality Code - have you updated your reservation forms?](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2023/01/13/new-homes-quality-board-high-tech-compliance-advice/) - How to keep compliant to the New Homes Quality Code. Looking at how developers can stay compliant in their New Homes reservation forms.
- [Property Information Form: How upfront information can avoid fall throughs  ](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/11/08/property-information-form/) - Is a Property Information Form a resurrected Home Information Pack? For those who have been selling and letting residential properties over the past couple of decades, they will remember the Home Information Packs (HIPs), sometimes called a sellers pack. These were created during the coalition government and were formally repealed by the Localism Act 2011
- [Property Particulars - Property Marketing Compliance](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/12/22/property-particulars-property-marketing-compliance/) - A thorough discussion on how to approach Property Particulars and best practice for the marketing of a residential property
- [UK Right to Rent from October 2022](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/08/17/uk-right-to-rent-from-october-2022/) - Using innovative technologies to check a tenants’ Right to Rent According to law, all UK tenants must go through verification by way of Right to Rent Checks. The Right to Rent check was introduced across England in 2016 and includes collecting and verifying documents to confirm that the tenant is allowed to rent within the
- [Email threats facing estate agency in 2022](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/09/26/email-threats-facing-estate-agency-2022-guide/) - Email is one of the biggest cyber security challenges facing not just estate agents but all businesses today. Research conducted by Microsoft indicates that over 90% of cybercrime begins with email, so it’s important that every organisation has a plan to prevent these threats reaching staff. The reason email is the prefered choice of cyber
- [End of the Help-to-Buy Scheme: Know how to prepare](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/10/19/end-of-the-help-to-buy-scheme-how-to-prepare/) - Do buyers understand the impact of a staged ending to the Help to Buy scheme? The full economic consequence of ending the Help to Buy scheme isn’t yet known. But whilst much speculation exists within the industry around the pros & cons, there is clarity for the final stages. The way the scheme will
- [Now available - Finch 2022.9.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/09/27/now-available-finch-2022-9-1/) - Our September 2022 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features A file can now be reissued if corrections are required that dictate the recipient(s) need to sign an updated agreement, data previously entered by the recipient will be retained. Users with the correct access are now able to create and edit folders and
- [Now available - Finch 2022.1.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2022/01/17/now-available-finch-2022-1-1/) - Our January 2022 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features When using the Outlook integration, the salutation line on email templates can now always be generated automatically rather than having to overtype it Fixes Fixed an issue on iPhone where some vertical screen space may be used up unintentionally for data collection users
- [Now available - Finch 2021.12.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/12/21/now-available-finch-2021-12-1/) - Our December 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Received data fields can now have corrections made onto them directly by staff with the relevant permissions. Originally supplied values are always still shown. Added HM Land Registry Business Gateway integration which allows UK proof of address to be verified digitally
- [Now available - Finch 2021.11.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/11/24/now-available-finch-2021-11-1/) - Our November 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Added ability to attach custom data sets into workflows which can then be used to provide defaulting to fields supplied by staff and recipients and lookups within content and reports.
- [Now available - Finch 2021.10.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/10/14/now-available-finch-2021-10-1/) - Our October 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Refreshed the look and feel of all transactional/notification emails and added white labelling support to them Developed visual no-code workflow editor Added collaboration pane to the display of collated data which allows staff to communicate, use “@ mentions” and make referrals to other
- [Staying on the right side of the Property Ombudsman](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/25/staying-on-the-right-side-of-the-property-ombudsman/) - Yesterday the Property Ombudsman released their annual report covering the 2020 calendar year, the full report can be found here, the headlines are as follows. Enquiries increased year-on-year with a record 39,285 reported, up 29% on 2019 5122 of the enquiries received were accepted as complaints, up from 5106 the previous year 2473 complaints resulted in a
- [Finch attendance confirmed at ARLA Properymark 2021](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/23/finch-attendance-confirmed-at-arla-properymark-2021/) - Hot on the tail of last weeks announcement that we would be exhibiting at EA Masters later this year I’m pleased to confirm we will also be at ARLA Propertymark 2021. Having been postponed last year due to Covid the event takes place at ExCel London on the 7th December. We will be on stand E5, do
- [Finch attendance confirmed at EA Masters 2021](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/17/finch-attendance-confirmed-at-ea-masters-2021/) - Having been unable to attend any physical events in the past 12 months due to Covid restrictions we are delighted to be exhibiting at EA Masters later this year. The physical show takes place on the 3rd November in Battersea at Evolution London with a series of virtual events during the preceding months as follows.
- [Now available - Finch 2021.8.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/16/now-available-finch-2021-8-1/) - Our August 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Administrators can now specify security rules for which folders users will have access to, and what permissions users have within a folder All transactional emails sent by Finch now include the customer logo and have been cosmetically improved Improved the dynamism of email
- [Portal Wars - Do the public really have the appetite?](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/06/portal-wars-do-the-public-really-have-the-appetite/) - It’s just over four month’s since three became four and Boomin joined the ongoing struggle for agent and consumer market share. Having worked for a major Proptech CRM supplier for the majority of the 2010’s I saw up close and personal the battle between the big two Zoopla and Rightmove and the emergence of the third player,
- [110+ data points collected by lettings agents up to instruction](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/08/01/110-data-points-collected-by-lettings-agents-up-to-instruction/) - I decided to try and answer a few questions for myself. Just how much data, exactly, are letting agents collecting prior to instruction? How much of this data is regulated/subject to compliance rules? What risks, issues and problems have I seen agents encounter surrounding these data points? I found that for a potential new business
- [Now available - Finch 2021.7.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/07/25/now-available-finch-2021-7-1/) - Our July 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Users can now set their preference on which folder they create flows into by default First time users can have their folders defaulted based on their Active Directory profile Added anti-spoof (presentation attack) detection to ID capture Created a variant of our Outlook
- [Now available - Finch 2021.6.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/06/24/now-available-finch-2021-6-1/) - Our June 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Data can now be collected from the device camera(s) or webcam(s) Using the device camera can be enforced, or you can allow a fall-back of the user selecting an existing image from their gallery or file system A consistent user experience is provided
- [The Data Collection Forum - Recording & Summary](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/05/27/the-data-collection-forum-recording-summary/) - Watch the recording below Summary of the Forum We began by discussing ‘The 3 key data challenges facing UK property in 2021’, delivered by our Managing Director Rob Chapman, in which we covered: • Challenge 1 – Data Collection – What are the ramifications when data collection is inaccurate? How can we combat the growing
- [Now available - Finch 2021.5.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/05/13/now-available-finch-2021-5-1/) - Our May 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Vault data can now be filtered by system and bespoke criteria, allowing the creation of business intelligence (BI) reports Added support for filtering on custom radio group fields within workflows Added support for filtering on custom checkbox fields within workflows Added rich date
- [How do I choose the best Electronic Signature technology for my property business?](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/05/12/how-do-i-choose-the-best-electronic-signature-technology-for-my-property-business/) - Foreword A couple of weeks ago I published an article, where I discussed the top 5 reasons why using Electronic Signatures (E-Sigs) in your property business can make document processing a breeze. If you haven’t yet decided to use an E-Sigs platform, I’d recommend giving it a read before continuing with this article. The main
- [Now available - Finch 2021.4.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/04/27/now-available-finch-2021-4-1/) - Our first April 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Added ability to capture file based attachments from a user device during a data collection workflow You may specify if using the device front/rear camera is preferred when capturing an attachment You may specify maximum acceptable file sizes You can now configure
- [The advent of E-Signatures makes processing agreements a breeze](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/04/21/the-advent-of-e-signatures-makes-processing-tenancy-agreements-a-breeze/) - The world of legal authorisation via signatures has changed dramatically over the last 10 years across all industries. For a time, UK laws and regulations in the property market held back the pace of change for us, as certain documents and authorisations were still required to be done in-person, or physically ‘wet-inked’. However, this has
- [Open Banking brings new efficiencies to the UK property market](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/04/12/open-banking-brings-new-efficiencies-to-the-uk-property-market/) - The property industry has been criticised on occasion for lagging other industries in the adoption of new technologies. In KPMG’s 2019 Proptech survey, the author commented that “compared to other sectors, real estate is a dinosaur when it comes to evolution” and that “the challenge for the property sector is to mobilise its technology strategy
- [Now available - Finch 2021.3.1](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/03/17/now-available-finch-2021-3-1/) - Our first March 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Added a discrepancy check system which intelligently checks data submissions for potential issues. Added discrepancy information to vault file display and email notifications to vault users. Added a discrepancy hit for when the customer changes their name. Added a discrepancy hit for
- [Now available - Finch 2021.2.2](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/2021/02/19/now-available-finch-2021-2-2/) - Our second February 2021 release is available right now. Here’s what’s new: Features Made several document signing experience improvements for users on a mobile device orientated in landscape, including tutorial prompts and a full screen mode A copy of user attachments added when composing a file can be downloaded from the vault Notification emails returned

## Pages

- [Smart forms & contracts for property professionals](https://www.finch-app.com/) - Smart forms & contracts for property professionals Go digital with your property business by upgrading your paper or electronically signed forms to Finch. Book a demo Start using an intelligent form now Switch to one of our forms and accelerate your property business. Delight your customers, win more deals and sell more services. Segments All
- [Temporarily offline for maintenance](https://www.finch-app.com/app-maintenance/) - Sorry, we're offline for maintenance right now The Finch service you are accessing is scheduled for maintenance between the hours of: 10.30pm GMT Friday 27th March 2026 – 01.00am GMT Saturday 28th March 2026 We apologize for the inconvenience. What is Finch? Finch is software which allows you to securely communicate with companies. It can
- [Document Authenticity](https://www.finch-app.com/authenticity/) - Document authenticity Thank you for your interest in the electronic signing authenticity of this document.​ What is Finch? Finch is software which allows you to securely communicate with companies. Where indicated within the rounded grey boxes in your document, the document has been signed by the named parties electronically. Finch bears witness to these electronically
- [Agency Blueprint for Growth & Profit](https://www.finch-app.com/agency-blueprint-for-growth-profit/) - Get your Agency Blueprint for Growth and Profit Are you tapping the full potential of your fee? Our checklist could help your estate agency earn more money: 💣 Optimise your earnings by up to 15%! 💰 Discover 19 ways to increase your fee 🧙‍ Sales tips & advice to win the business ✨ Completely free
- [Industry & Finch News](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/) - Industry & Finch news The team at Finch research and follow property industry updates with a focus on changes to compliance requirements. October 4, 2023 / Daniel Slight / Industry Selective licensing in the private rented sector What is Selective Licensing? Selective Licensing allows a local authority to respond to local concerns such as poverty

## JetPopup

- [Form sign up - Agency blueprint for growth and profit](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/jet-popup/form-sign-up-agency-blueprint-for-growth-and-profit/) - Get your blueprint for agency growth and profit First name: Last name: Email: grow my agency
- [Testimonial - Arun Estates](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/jet-popup/testimonial-arun-estates/)
- [Form sign up - New Homes Reservations](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/jet-popup/form-sign-up-new-homes-reservations/) - Try a digital new homes reservation form now First name: Last name: Email: Send me the form

## My Templates

- [agreement.to](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=agreement-to) - You're viewing our 2024 brand name View old-brand website Contact Alex
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- [Call to action for the Blueprint](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=call-to-action-for-the-blueprint) - Download your checklist - Agency Blueprint for Growth and Profit: Compare your revenue strategy against the market Identify missed revenue opportunities Target new profit streams for 2023 Get the advantage over your competition See which revenue opportunities you might be missing out on Download your growth and profit blueprint Use as a PDF or print
- [Reservation Form CTA](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=reservation-form-cta) - Finch's digital reservation form helps you secure the sale: Give buyers a link so they can reserve anytime, anywhere Delivers the required documentation to the buyer Collect a reservation fee cleared into your bank account using faster payments, no charge backs All your reservations recorded in a secure database Try the reservation form now and
- [Default Kit](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=default-kit)
- [Footer](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=footer) - Finch helps estate agents optimise their daily processes, making them more secure, effective, and user friendly with flexible workflows
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- [Sticky Header](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=sticky-header) - Home News Help Centre API Documentation Home News Help Centre API Documentation
- [Browse - all products](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=browse-all-products) - Segments All forms Sales Lettings New homes Finance Conveyancing Automated proof of ownership ID verificationLand Registry Automate your HM Land Registry documentation checks by fetching official copies and title plans using Finch or using our API. Save time by allowing Finch to automatically flag if the official copy requires manual review by an employee due
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- [Header](https://www.finch-app.com/?elementor_library=header) - Home News Help Centre API Documentation Home News Help Centre API Documentation
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## Custom Snippets

- [Google Analytics Events](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/jupiterx-codes/google-analytics-events/)

## Custom Fonts

- [Aptos](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/jupiterx-fonts/aptos/) - [{"font_weight":"500","font_style":"normal","woff":"","woff2":"","ttf":"https://www.finch-app.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aptos-semibold.ttf","svg":""},{"font_weight":"400","font_style":"normal","woff":"","woff2":"","ttf":"https://www.finch-app.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/aptos.ttf","svg":""}]

## Forms

- [Vendor terms of business](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/vendor-terms-of-business/)
- [Tenant/landlord offer](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/tenant-landlord-offer-forms/)
- [Change of bank details](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/change-of-bank-details/)
- [Classic electronic signing](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/classic-electronic-signing/)
- [Build your own](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/build-your-own/)
- [Automated proof of ownership](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/automated-proof-of-ownership/)
- [Bank transfer payments](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/bank-transfer-payments/)
- [ID capture & verification](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/id-capture-verification/)
- [Marketing approvals](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/marketing-approvals/)
- [Property information (TA6 part 1)](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/property-information-ta6-part-1/)
- [New home reservations](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/new-home-reservations/) - Allows buyers to provide a NHQB compliant reservation.
- [Landlord terms of business](https://www.finch-app.com/forms/landlord-terms-of-business/)

## Categories

- [Release Notes](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/category/release-notes/)
- [Industry](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/category/industry/)
- [Events](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/category/events/)
- [Resources](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/category/resources/)
- [Announcements](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/category/announcements/)

## Tags

- [Fraud Prevention](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/fraud-prevention/)
- [Open Banking](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/open-banking/)
- [Secure Data Collection](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/secure-data-collection/)
- [EA Masters](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/ea-masters/)
- [ARLA](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/arla/)
- [NHQB](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/nhqb/)
- [New Homes](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/new-homes/)
- [Developer](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/developer/)
- [Property Developer](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/property-developer/)
- [Estate Agent](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/estate-agent/)
- [Property](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/property/)
- [Property News](https://www.finch-app.com/blog/tag/property-news/)

## Segments

- [Sales](https://www.finch-app.com/segments/sales/)
- [Lettings](https://www.finch-app.com/segments/lettings/)
- [New homes](https://www.finch-app.com/segments/new-homes/)
- [Conveyancing](https://www.finch-app.com/segments/conveyancing/)

## Industries

- [Residential property](https://www.finch-app.com/industries/residential-property/)

## Features

- [Open Banking](https://www.finch-app.com/features/open-banking/) - #101289
- [Electronic signing](https://www.finch-app.com/features/electronic-signing/) - #0000ff
- [ID verification](https://www.finch-app.com/features/id-verification/) - #fe6d73
- [Payments](https://www.finch-app.com/features/payments/)
- [Virtual reality](https://www.finch-app.com/features/vr/)
- [Land Registry](https://www.finch-app.com/features/hmlr/)
- [No code](https://www.finch-app.com/features/no-code/)