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HHSRS, or Housing Health and Safety Rating System, is a risk-based assessment of a property to check for various hazards which has been in place since 2006. These assessments are carried out by an environmental health officer from the local council who will look for anything of concern which could have an adverse effect on a tenant’s health or safety.
Social housing plays a critical role in providing affordable and quality housing for low-income and vulnerable populations in the UK. However, the sector is facing numerous challenges that are impacting the ability of housing providers to deliver quality services to tenants. Here are some of the key challenges facing social housing providers, and potential solutions to these challenges.
The UK rental market has been undergoing significant changes in recent years, with the advent of proptech playing a major role in shaping its future. Proptech, short for property technology, refers to the use of technology to streamline and automate various aspects of property management. This includes everything from finding and screening tenants, to managing payments, to handling maintenance requests.
Data privacy is a growing concern in today's world, and the social housing sector is no exception. Social housing providers hold a vast amount of sensitive information about their tenants, including their personal and financial details. This information must be protected to ensure that tenants' rights to privacy are respected and to maintain their trust in their housing providers.
Maximising rental income is an important goal for any landlord. After all, the main purpose of owning rental property is to generate passive income. However, simply putting a property up for rent and collecting monthly checks isn’t enough. There are many strategies and tips that landlords can implement to maximise rental income and ensure that their rental property is generating the maximum amount of income possible.
In recent years, proptech has become an increasingly important part of the real estate industry, and its potential for improving tenant engagement in social housing has not gone unnoticed. Proptech has the ability to revolutionise the way that social housing providers communicate with and engage their tenants, providing a range of benefits that can improve the lives of both tenants and housing providers.
Smart meters are no longer a new concept. Many years ago the Government issued a deadline for all homes to have one. That deadline currently stands at 2024 and so utility companies have been asked to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to install smart meters in ever home. Some still ask why they should do so, or allow a tenant to install a meter.
A strong relationship between a landlord and tenant can greatly benefit both parties. A positive relationship can lead to better communication, faster resolution of issues, increased trust, and ultimately a more successful tenancy. As a landlord, it's essential to make an effort to build a good relationship with your tenants. Here are some tips to help you strengthen your landlord-tenant relationship.
It is exceptionally rare to see an agent who doesn’t offer some form of rent guarantee, usually provided by some form of insurer, sometimes referred to as rent protection or rent and legal insurance.
In today's digital age, many industries are turning to technology to improve their services and meet the demands of their customers. The social housing sector in the UK is no exception, and digital apps are increasingly being used to enhance the tenant experience and improve engagement and satisfaction.
