Service Charge -Breaking Point.
In recent years, the issue of service charges has become an increasingly contentious topic. Across the UK, housing associations are steadily raising these charges, putting a severe financial strain on residents. What was once deemed "affordable housing" is, for many, becoming anything but affordable. This shift affects a wide range of people—leaseholders, shared owners, and those relying on universal credit or housing benefits to cover rising costs.
Thou Shalt Not Speak
Freedom of speech is a core pillar of democratic societies, essential for healthy discourse and driving societal progress. It is the bedrock upon which diverse opinions can clash, ideas can be challenged, and innovation can flourish. Without the ability to freely express our thoughts and beliefs, our collective capacity for growth and understanding is severely hindered.
ICT Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Large Housing Providers - By Tony Smith
This blog post was written by Tony Smith, known as 'That Housing IT Guy'. With extensive experience spanning nearly fourteen years in consultancy dedicated to Social Housing ICT solutions, Tony offers valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the housing sector.
In this blog, he sheds light on the importance of technology adoption across housing providers of varying scales, examining the transformative potential of technology within the domain of social housing provision, particularly for smaller-scale stakeholders.
An update!
I'm excited to share a brief update on the latest developments at www.housing.sector.co.uk.
Last month, I embarked on a six-month sabbatical. I want to bring everyone up to speed on the latest developments with the website and our plans for the future.