It’s often said that UK social housing providers are ‘data rich but insight poor’. The Social Housing Ombudsman stressed in last year’s Spotlight Report that there is a desperate need for the improved management of data, stating that it was “the closest thing the social housing sector has to a silver bullet”. Data-related risk is…
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Housing Management
Innovation & transformation
Welcome to a journey of transformation and innovation in social housing, where technology meets tenancies to create a seamless experience for both housing providers and their residents. In this article, we will explore the transformative journeys of Housing Solutions and Beyond Housing, two forward-thinking Social Telecoms customers who have embraced the power of modern contact-centre…
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Flagship signs three-year deal with Asprey
Flagship Group has signed a three-year contract with Asprey Management Solutions for its Asprey Assets software to cover asset management and planned works. Charlie Conley, head of asset investment, Flagship Group, said, “Our new Asprey asset database will enhance our use of data and reporting as well as give us a platform for more detailed…
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Platform Housing’s innovation award
Platform Housing Group won the gold award in the innovation category at the Housing Technology 2024 Awards; in this article we take a look at the importance of these awards and what the accolade means to both Platform Housing Group and the wider housing sector. Housing providers like Platform Housing Group are in a fantastic…
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Designer Software & Housing Online’s HMS & portal
Housing Online and Designer Software have teamed up to offer the two companies’ products as a combined system. The joint offering comprises Designer Software’s HomeMaster housing and finance management software seamlessly connected with Housing Online’s My Home portal for tenants, staff and contractors. Ian Thompson, CEO, Designer Software, said, “Our migration pathway from legacy systems…
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The elephant in the room
Using AI to dismantle homelessness and poverty in housing For decades, UK housing policy has focused primarily on financial constraints and supply issues. Policymakers have repeatedly emphasised the need for increased funding and regulatory reforms to tackle the housing crisis. However despite these efforts, the shortage of affordable housing persists, with significant challenges in planning,…
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