During 2025, Civica worked on a bunch of transformation projects with housing providers across the UK. We faced some common challenges across those projects, such as how can we integrate crossover services, how can we get the best from the data we have available or how can we reduce our compliance burden? This usually involved…
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Rethinking technology leadership in housing It happens in board meetings every week. Someone asks a reasonable question: could we survive a ransomware attack? What happens if our housing management system goes down for three days? Who has access to our residents’ data, what is the quality of that data, and what impact is poor data…
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Data, compliance and better investments
The social housing sector is operating under a level of scrutiny unmatched in recent memory. Rising borrowing costs, tighter governance expectations and an expanding regulatory framework are converging at a time when political support is uncertain and public confidence is fragile. For asset‑intensive organisations, this creates a dual imperative: restore trust through uncompromising safety and…
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The countdown to compliance… Deadline 2027
Compliance and automation dominated conversations in the housing sector last year. If you were hoping to move onto other topics then I’ve some unfortunate news for you… 2026 is set to be the biggest year yet for housing compliance. With Awaab’s Law expanding in 2026 and then again in 2027 to cover a larger number…
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Net zero homes – Why safety, health and compliance are central to sustainability
As the UK accelerates towards net zero, housing providers are under increasing pressure to cut carbon quickly. This typically means better insulation, higher airtightness, greater electrification and wider use of renewables. Done well, these measures reduce emissions and lower running costs. Done without the right safeguards, they can introduce new risks inside the home. This…
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Data migration – A tightrope walk to the future
Data migration in the public sector has always had a certain theatrical quality. In housing especially, it feels less like a technical task and more like a high-wire act performed without a safety net, while an anxious audience of residents, regulators and colleagues watch from below. For anyone involved in housing, the reasons are obvious….
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