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Real Estate Expertise
We understand the specific data protection requirements and compliance landscape for real estate businesses — ensuring every backup policy is tailored to your sector.
Tailored Backup Packages
Bespoke hybrid backup packages designed specifically for the real estate sector, aligned with your data volumes, compliance needs and recovery objectives.
London Based
Centrally located in the City of London, providing hands-on backup management and face-to-face consultations for real estate firms.
Estate agents hold property listing data, buyer and seller records, financial information, and years of transaction history. Losing your CRM data means losing your pipeline, your relationships, and your competitive advantage.
Cloudswitched provides reliable cloud backup for UK estate agents. We protect your CRM data, property listings, and financial records with automated backup ensuring your agency can recover quickly from any data disaster.
Real Estate in Cambridge
The real estate landscape in Cambridge reflects the city's notable commercial character. Cambridge is the heart of the UK's leading technology cluster, known globally as Silicon Fen. With established sectors in technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, the area provides real estate firms with a reliable client base.
Why Real Estate Businesses Choose Cambridge
Real Estate businesses choose Cambridge for its excellent connectivity and quality environment. 50 minutes by train from London King's Cross, making it accessible for real estate firms trading nationally. The proximity to King's College Chapel, Cambridge Science Park enhances the professional setting.
Local Economy
Cambridge's economic activity spans technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and more. The real estate sector here continues to grow, supported by the city's active business community. Technology adoption across local businesses creates ongoing demand for real estate IT services.
What is hybrid cloud backup?
The best of both worlds
Hybrid cloud backup combines local backup — stored on a device in your office — with offsite cloud backup stored in a secure, geographically separate data centre. This dual approach gives you the speed of local restores for day-to-day recovery needs and the security of offsite cloud storage for disaster recovery scenarios such as fire, flood, ransomware or theft.
Unlike cloud-only backup, which depends entirely on your internet connection for both backups and restores, a hybrid approach means you can restore large volumes of data quickly from the local device while still having a secure offsite copy for worst-case scenarios. It's the gold standard for business data protection and business continuity planning for your real estate business.
Who needs a managed backup service?
Any business that relies on digital data — which is virtually every real estate business today — needs a reliable, tested backup solution. However, simply having backup software installed is not enough. Backups fail silently, retention policies drift, storage fills up and restore procedures go untested until the moment you need them most.
A managed hybrid cloud backup service means our engineers monitor your backups daily, resolve failures proactively, test restores regularly and ensure your data protection meets compliance requirements such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. You get peace of mind knowing your backups are not just running — they're working.
How our hybrid cloud backup service works
1
Backup Assessment
We audit your current data, systems and backup setup to identify what needs protecting, how much storage is required and the optimal backup schedule. We assess your RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) requirements to design the right solution for your real estate business.
2
Installation & Configuration
We deploy and configure the backup agent on your servers and workstations, set up the local backup device, configure encryption keys, define retention policies and schedule automated backups. Cloud replication is configured to our UK-based data centre for offsite protection.
3
Automated Backup & Monitoring
Once live, backups run automatically on schedule. Our team monitors every backup job daily — checking for failures, warnings, capacity issues and performance. Any issues are resolved proactively before they become a problem, with daily notifications keeping you informed.
4
Restore Testing & Ongoing Management
We perform regular test restores to verify your backups are recoverable. Our managed service includes ongoing capacity management, retention policy adjustments, software updates and support for any restore requests — from a single file to a full server recovery.
Our Cloud Backup for Real Estate
CRM & Listing Data Backup
Automated protection of Reapit, Alto, and other CRM data including property listings, client details, and transaction histories.
Financial Record Security
Encrypted backup of commission records, client money accounts, and financial data meeting regulatory requirements.
Hybrid Protection
From local on-site backup appliances to encrypted cloud replication, we cover every layer of data protection — ensuring your real estate business can recover from any scenario, whether it's accidental deletion or a full site disaster.
Real Estate businesses turn to us when
Their current IT provider doesn't understand property software like Alto, Reapit, or Jupix
Multi-branch connectivity is unreliable and agents can't access shared listings or CRM records consistently
Their phone system keeps dropping calls or has poor audio quality, costing them vendor and landlord leads
They're worried about data security for client financial information and identity documents
Agents working out of the office can't access property details or update the CRM from viewings
They're opening a new branch and need IT set up quickly without disrupting existing operations
They lack in-house IT expertise and agency principals are wasting time troubleshooting tech problems
Their Rightmove and Zoopla portal feeds have gone down, causing lost enquiries and embarrassment
They need to meet Anti-Money Laundering requirements for IT systems but don't know where to start
Our approach
A proven four-stage process that takes you from vulnerable to fully protected with hybrid cloud backup.
1
Discovery & Assessment
We audit your current backup infrastructure, data volumes, retention requirements and recovery objectives. We identify critical systems, compliance obligations and single points of failure that put your business at risk.
2
Design & Configuration
We design a hybrid backup architecture combining on-site appliances with secure cloud storage. Encryption policies, scheduling, retention rules and disaster recovery runbooks are configured to meet your RPO and RTO targets.
3
Deploy & Verify
We deploy backup agents across your servers and workstations, run initial full backups and perform test restores to validate every recovery path. Nothing goes live until we've proven it works end to end.
4
Monitor & Maintain
Daily monitoring of every backup job, proactive alerting on failures, regular test restores and quarterly reviews ensure your protection stays current as your data and infrastructure evolve.
Why choose Cloudswitched for real estate cloud backup?
Experience protecting UK estate agency groups from independent agents to national franchises
Backup of estate agency CRM platforms including Reapit and Alto
GDPR-compliant protection of buyer, seller, and landlord personal data
Rapid recovery ensuring minimal disruption to sales progression and property marketing
Simple, automated protection requiring no technical knowledge from branch staff
Our Cloudswitched Hybrid Backup Packages
Workstation
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£2500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Workstation
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£4500PM
- Workstation Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 100GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Unmanaged
Hybrid Backup
From£7500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Server
Managed
Hybrid Backup
From£12500PM
- Server Backup License
- Access to Customer Portal
- Daily notifications
- Monitoring
- Maintenance
- 500GB of cloud storage (expandable)
Why Cloudswitched for Cloud Backup?
We combine deep infrastructure expertise with enterprise-grade backup technology to deliver protection that actually works when disaster strikes.
Hybrid by design
On-site backup appliances for instant local recovery combined with encrypted cloud replication for offsite disaster protection. Two copies, two locations, zero single points of failure.
IT company, not just a reseller
We understand servers, networks and virtualisation at a deep technical level. Our backup solutions are designed by engineers who manage the infrastructure they protect — not salespeople reading a script.
15-minute recovery objective
Our hybrid architecture enables rapid recovery from local appliances. Critical systems can be restored in minutes, not hours — minimising downtime and keeping your business operational.
End-to-end encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. Your data is encrypted before it leaves your premises and stays encrypted in the cloud. We never hold your encryption keys — only you can access your data.
Daily monitoring and alerting
Every backup job is monitored around the clock. If a job fails, we know before you do — and we fix it proactively. No more discovering your backups haven't run for weeks when disaster strikes.
Fixed monthly pricing
Transparent, predictable costs with no hidden fees for restores, support calls or emergency recoveries. You know exactly what you're paying every month — and what you're getting for it.
Named account manager
No ticket queues or call centres. You get a dedicated account manager who knows your infrastructure, your backup schedule and your recovery priorities — available by phone, email or video call.
Regular test restores
We don't just back up your data — we regularly test that it can be restored. Quarterly restore drills ensure your disaster recovery plan actually works, giving you genuine confidence in your protection.
Customer portal access
Full visibility into your backup environment through a dedicated customer portal. Monitor job status, storage usage, retention policies and recovery history — anytime, from anywhere.
Technology Infrastructure for Real Estate in Cambridge
Cambridge offers real estate businesses solid digital infrastructure foundations. Fibre connectivity across the city supports the digitally driven requirements of real estate operations. Real Estate firms here benefit from established connectivity options and growing bandwidth availability.
About Cambridge
Cambridge is the heart of the UK's leading technology cluster, known globally as Silicon Fen. The city's ecosystem of research parks, including the Cambridge Science Park and Cambridge Biomedical Campus, supports a concentration of technology, biotech, and pharmaceutical firms unmatched outside London. ARM Holdings, AstraZeneca, and hundreds of university spinouts have established Cambridge as a world-class centre for innovation and research commercialisation.
Key industries: technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, professional services, education
Getting here: 50 minutes by train from London King's Cross
City
Cambridge
Near King's College Chapel, Cambridge Science Park
What our clients say
I have always found Cloudswitched to be extremely efficient and helpful. They always respond to any queries immediately. I am very happy with their service.
Amanda
Buy:Time
Working with Cloudswitched has been amazing. We are so glad to have chosen them for our IT support. Their team has been able to effectively solve our IT problems, and most of it without requiring to be on site. They are friendly, approachable and offer excellent customer service. It is a pleasure to work with them
Nanda Rahman
Bio Nano Consulting
No problem is too big or small for the Cloudswitched team, they are quick to respond and happy to work around the busy schedules of our team. A special thank you for your tireless efforts recently during our office move, your help and smiles throughout were hugely appreciated.
Karlymay Green
Builtvisible
Industry
Data Backup for Real Estate
data backup for estate agents
Data backup for estate agents protecting property listings, client records, and transaction documentation with automated cloud backup. We ensure your data is always recoverable so deals are never delayed by IT failures.
Location
Business Continuity Planning in Cambridge
business continuity planning Cambridge
Business continuity planning for Cambridge organisations wanting to safeguard operations against disruption. Our solutions cover data backup, failover systems, and documented recovery procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about cloud backup for real estate businesses? We've answered the most common ones below.
Do you support property management software like Alto and Reapit?
Yes, we fully support all major property software including Alto, Reapit, Jupix, Dezrez, Expert Agent, and AgentOS. We handle installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and integration with Rightmove, Zoopla, and OnTheMarket portals.
Can you connect multiple estate agency branches?
Absolutely. We set up secure site-to-site connections, shared CRM access, unified phone systems, and consistent IT environments across all your London branches so your team can collaborate seamlessly regardless of location.
How do you support estate agents working remotely?
We provide secure mobile device management, cloud-based property software access, VPN connectivity, and reliable mobile solutions so your agents can access listings, update CRM records, and manage appointments whilst out on viewings.
What security do you provide for client financial data?
We implement encrypted storage, secure email for financial documents, multi-factor authentication, and access controls that meet Anti-Money Laundering and Client Money Protection requirements. Regular security audits ensure ongoing compliance.
Get in touch to activate a 1-month free trial
Discover how vulnerable your current backup is. We'll assess your infrastructure, identify risks and show you exactly how hybrid cloud backup can protect your real estate business — completely free, no strings attached.
Start protecting your data today
Whether you need to replace tape-based backups, add offsite disaster recovery or implement a complete hybrid solution, our team is ready to deliver enterprise-grade protection for your real estate business.
What you'll get
- ✓ Full backup infrastructure audit
- ✓ Risk and gap analysis
- ✓ RPO/RTO assessment
- ✓ Hybrid architecture recommendation
- ✓ Custom pricing proposal
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