Using Allpay’s direct debit service, First Ark Group said that it is now prepared for welfare reform and the rollout of universal credit, thanks to Allpay’s ‘any day’ collections facility, which enables tenants to quickly and easily set up direct debits straight after their benefits are paid. First Ark has rolled out Allpay’s direct debit…
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Allpay choice at Origin Housing
Origin Housing’s tenants can now pay their rent using the widest range of online and mobile payment options following the award of a three-year contract to Allpay. The contract allows Origin’s tenants to pay bills in cash at any PayPoint or Post Office or with their debit/credit card via Allpay’s mobile payment app, text, automated…
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Big data in housing
Not so long ago, the biggest challenge for asset managers was capturing data. Obtaining a clear up-to-date picture of the condition of an estate, particularly gaining access into homes, was a hugely difficult task and lifecycle planning, as I well know from my days managing multi-million pound PFI budgets, often relied on good judgement and…
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Shropshire Rural Housing hits FRS 102 with Real Asset Management
Real Asset Management has recently helped Shropshire Rural Housing Association with its transition to the FRS 102 auditing and reporting requirement. The housing provider had originally been using RAM’s component accounting software since the introduction of component accounting under SORP 2010. Rachael Fullwood, financial accountant, Shropshire Rural Housing Association, said, “The time saved by appointing…
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LookingLocal helps West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire County Council is using the LetsHelpYou service from LookingLocal to encourage better engagement with the private rented sector and to make the affordable housing market more accessible. LetsHelpYou is a free service for both landlords and tenants, created by Kirklees Council-owned developers LookingLocal with funding help from DWP. The service offers landlords a…
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Footprint steps forward to cut Golden Gates’ voids
Golden Gates Housing Trust has completed its main implementation of voids and repairs management software from Footprint Solutions. Footprint’s Works Connect solution was initially implemented within the housing provider’s voids team, on the basis that if it could be made to work amid the complexity of voids, typically involving multiple tradespeople working at the same…
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