The importance of data in protecting housing providers in disrepair cases The housing sector is facing a sharper focus on property conditions and landlord accountability than ever before. Awaab’s Law, which was prompted by the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak due to prolonged mould exposure and introduced in the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023,…
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108 – November 2025
Data, devices and automation
The three pillars of modern housing Housing Technology’s Data Matters 2025 event in September was a galvanising moment for attendees and speakers alike. With all eyes on Awaab’s Law, housing professionals were unified in their questions around regulation, automation and implementation. Awaab’s Law marks a major collective step for our sector. Data will be the…
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Beyond the buzz
Data is the real revolution; AI is just the tool The social housing sector is grappling with rising operating costs, ageing housing portfolios, strained contractor relationships and longer repair times for residents, all under a spotlight of greater regulatory and political scrutiny. In this climate, the promise of a quick technology fix is compelling, with…
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Smarter assets & healthier homes
Why asset technology is the key to getting ahead In social housing, the future won’t be defined by how much we build but by how smartly we manage what we already have. Across the UK, housing providers face a complex web of pressures such as ageing stock, rising repair costs, damp and mould scandals and…
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Infrastructure beyond bricks and mortar
When housing infrastructure is discussed, the spotlight usually falls on the homes themselves, the repairs backlog and the investment needed to maintain property portfolios. However, another layer of infrastructure that is less visible yet just as critical is the digital products through which people interact with housing services. These systems, either its reporting tools or…
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Melville Housing reaches 100 per cent arrears completions
Following its use of Mobysoft’s RentSense software, Melville Housing has reported net arrears of only 1.7 per cent for 2024/25, making it one of Scotland’s top-performing housing providers for rent collection. The housing provider has achieved 100 per cent weekly case completions across its income team, with RentSense providing the visibility and structure needed to…
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