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Providers need to consider rightsizing approaches as a long-term solution to address supply shortfalls
Under and over-occupation have been highlighted as an issue within the housing sector for decades. Occupancy issues have been exacerbated by the undersupply of social housing,…
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Home Connections develop new mutual exchange tracking system with House Exchange
In the world of housing, collaboration and efficient resource allocation are vital to meet the diverse needs of residents. We are thrilled to announce MEx Connections, a cutting-…
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5 reasons why you should migrate your website to LocalGov Drupal
Local authorities play a vital role in ensuring that people from all walks of life have access to affordable and quality housing, amongst many other services. However, for councils to reach their…
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How to transform data into intelligence
The alchemy of turning data into intelligence
I will always remember the first time I experienced it. I was working for Camden Council, and we were at the beginning of a large data…
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The Dispute Service (TDS) and Homefinder UK: Partners in Securing Accommodation for Refugees
The Dispute Service [TDS] is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services for the private rented sector, including…
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Six major housing trends to look out for in 2023
2022 was an intense year for housing, and it doesn't seem things will slow down in 2023. New reforms and measures and a switch in focus are underway. Are you preparing yourself for the changes?…
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Join us in January for our next Connections Forum Scotland event!
Join us to review options for supporting your customers in these financially challenging times
What more can you do to support tenants, housing applicants and domestic…
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New social housing report: Minding the Gap
Our new report brings in-depth analysis of property demand data for 50,000 social housing properties advertised through Home Connections' choice-based lettings…
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How can local authorities prepare for proactive consumer regulation?
The Social Housing Regulation Bill is now in Parliament and it will change the way we at Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) regulate all registered providers – including local authorities with…
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Social housing supply: where we are and where we need to be
At a time when the country mourns the passing of a much-loved Queen and begins to sing ‘God save the King’, we are reminded that the only constant is change.
We have…
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HCLIC DELTA API – An easier way to stay compliant with the Homelessness Reduction Act
For housing options officers, transitioning to the new HCLIC reporting requirements has not been an easy process since the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) was…
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Do we need a Housing Minister?
Politics, right? You blink - a Housing Minister is out. You blink again - it's the Prime Minister's turn. The political turmoil that overtook Westminster in the past weeks has put the housing…
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Home Connections statement on the Ukraine crisis
Dear Colleagues & Partners,
Home Connections is deeply concerned with the recent tragic developments in Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian nation against the aggression and growing…
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How to transform data into intelligence
The alchemy of turning data into intelligence
I will always remember the first time I experienced it. I was working for Camden Council, and we were at the beginning of a large data…