See how HMOComply compares to spreadsheets and general property software for HMO compliance tracking
| Feature | Spreadsheets | General Software | HMOComply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic email reminders | None – you have to remember | Basic date reminders | Type-specific schedules (EPC, Gas, EICR, licence, etc.) |
| HMO-specific compliance tracking | Manual formulas and tabs | Generic compliance fields | Built-in HMO licences, fire logs, inspections, grading |
| Document storage & history | Files scattered in folders/emails | Generic document area | Per-property vault + exportable evidence packs |
| Portfolio-wide dashboard & scores | Manual pivot tables | High-level KPIs (not compliance-first) | Red/amber/green dashboard and property scores |
| CSV import & export | Native (you are already in CSV) | Sometimes, often finance-focused | Property & compliance CSV import/export built-in |
| HMO licence condition tracking | Manual notes in cells | Not HMO-specific | Dedicated licence tracking with condition monitoring |
| Fire safety & inspection logs | Separate sheets or files | Generic inspection fields | Built-in fire log templates and inspection records |
| Evidence pack export (ZIP) | Manual file gathering | Rarely available | One-click ZIP export per property (Core HMO & Portfolio) |
| Compliance scoring & grading | Manual calculations | Not compliance-focused | Automatic red/amber/green scoring with letter grades |
| Designed for council inspections | You prepare everything manually | Not inspection-focused | Built around UK HMO inspection requirements |
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