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IoT to Transform Relationships Between Associations and Tenants

Poplar HARCA (Housing and Regeneration Community Association) is extending the deployment of IoT devices across 6,000 homes in East London. How can implementing IoT into social housing help improve the relationship between housing […]

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The Challenges and Opportunities Facing SME Housebuilders

A report has highlighted the delays and costs associated with the planning system, which are putting businesses at risk and preventing SMEs from playing their part in building the homes that the country […]

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Housing Maintenance Contracts Top of Norwich City Council’s Agenda

Retrofit and new build housing ordinarily dominate the news and agenda for associations and authorities across the UK to focus its improvements. Despite this, it is essential that associations continue to fund the […]

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L&Q Announce Contractors for 15 Year £3bn Upgrade Framework

Committing to the future delivery of projects spanning 15 years, L&Q have recently announced the ten winning contractors selected to carry out work to improve social landlord’s homes across the UK. Housing Industry […]

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How can Technology Support Local Authorites’ Policy Direction?

Future Housing Group has ‘gone live’ with new digital technology that it has said will transform its ways of working and improve customer experience. How will the technology support local authorities’ policy direction? […]

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How is Greater Manchester Tackling the Green Skills Gap?

Greater Manchester has launched new training courses in retrofitting domestic properties with modern, energy-efficient, and low-carbon technology as part of the Skills for Growth programme. Housing Industry Leaders looks at how this can […]

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Your Housing Group Boosts Repairs Efficiency With FLS

Your Housing Group (YHG) has transformed the efficiency of its repair operations with the FLS VISITOUR dynamic scheduling solution from FLS – FAST LEAN SMART, achieving a 30% increase in productivity for operatives. […]

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Speeding up Housing Delivery: Homes England’s Intervention

With Homes England buying the site for a 1,340-home scheme in Slough, Developer Muse will start the consultation process for the project this summer. Housing Industry Leaders highlight the aspects of the new […]

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The Evolving Shape of Nimbyism: The Rise of Misinformation

Following a survey of professional planners finding nearly a quarter are subject to online abuse from trolls, with some leaving the profession, Housing Industry Leaders examines the dangers of growing Nimbyism.  Nearly 90 […]

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