From: Roger Birkinshaw, Housing director, Capita’s software services business Sir – The benefits system is due for its biggest shake-up in more than 60 years with the impending launch of universal credit. Not only will the change be radical for citizens who currently receive benefits, but also for the organisations that provide support services. Among…
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031 - January 2013
Free maps for all
From: Fergus Craig, Business development manager, Cadcorp Sir – I am still amazed at how many housing providers do not know about the free maps they can get their hands on. As housing is so location-focused, meaning much of the data held in a housing organisation is based around properties and neighbourhoods, using mapping provides…
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The bigger picture
From: Jonathan Sharp, Sales & marketing director, Britannic Technologies Sir – Britannic recently got together with Family Mosaic’s staff and tenants to transform a dilapidated and overgrown yard into a community garden in true ‘Ground Force’ style! This set me thinking; while we were happy to contribute funds and resources to make this small contribution…
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Driving business innovation through IT
Do you manage your own IT? Are you consistently satisfied with its current performance and cost, or do you struggle to meet your expectations? The chances are that you feel there is some level of improvement possible but for many people this is becoming difficult to achieve as we are inundated with a growing amount…
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HomeSwapper hits one million registrations
The UK mutual exchange HomeSwapper has just reached over one million registrations from tenants who want to advertise their properties online and swap with other tenants. The company reported that 29,000 households successfully exchanged their homes last year. In addition, more than 850 housing providers are registered on the service to give over three million…
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Free registration at Housing Centre UK
Housing Centre UK, a mutual exchange service for social and affordable housing and part-ownership schemes, is now offering free registration for housing providers across the UK. The site is being developed in the run up to the government’s welfare reforms and the introduction of universal credit. By registering, housing providers will be able to showcase…
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