The ‘C’ word has crept into the November issue of Housing Technology but with good reason. As we approach the beginning of 2014, which ‘must-have’ technologies will be on your Christmas list and what New Year resolutions will you make and try to keep? While most housing providers have adopted mobile working to greater or…
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Finance Management
Alexander Sloan launches first mobile app for RSLs in Scotland
Chartered accountants Alexander Sloan have just launched the first mobile app aimed exclusively at housing providers in Scotland. The free RSL App can be downloaded from Alexander Sloan’s website, and links direct to the companies blogs and their guide to component accounting. The company said that the app is unlike any other because it is…
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Another regulatory spanner in the works for funding?
Sir – The past few years have seen an extraordinary period of change in the finances of housing providers. The collapse of the financial markets, budget cuts, fundamental changes to development funding and housing benefit changes have meant that housing providers have been regularly revisiting their business plans and sometimes their funders. However, just when…
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Bedroom tax – fewer voids & shorter waiting lists?
Sir – While some see the bedroom tax as a controversial tussle between the political parties, the real life ramifications are proving to be a huge challenge for both the housing providers’ management teams and the tenants affected by the new regulations. Among our customers, comprising many of the UK’s leading housing providers, we have…
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Journey into the ‘known’… Collaborating towards a common goal
Welcome back to part three of our journey! One of Barnet Group’s key business values is ‘one team’ and we encourage our people to work together towards a common goal. It can be difficult to promote this to staff against a corporate background that is constantly shifting, and in our case, transforming the business. Ensuring…
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Grand designs – Is your house in order for FRS 102?
The imminent introduction of new financial reporting standards is likely to have a major impact on the housing sector. Managing the transition from SORP 2010 towards the inclusion of the international standards of FRS 102 will not be without its challenges. However, as has been the case with previous shifts in accounting requirements, the process…
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