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🔋 The challenges and opportunities in increasing energy efficiency in social housing

Social housing plays a critical role in providing affordable and decent housing for low-income families and individuals. However, many of these homes are often poorly insulated, outdated, and energy inefficient, leading to high energy bills and increased carbon emissions. In this blog post, we will examine the challenges and opportunities in increasing energy efficiency in social housing in the UK.

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👪 How to attract and retain quality tenants

As a landlord or property manager, it is vital to attract and retain quality tenants for a stable rental income and a well-maintained property. This is not a simple solution with a ‘one size fits all’ approach as every tenant is different, however there are several things you can think about which will narrow the playing field.

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📑 Your quick guide to GDPR

For a bit of background, the General Data Protection Regulation came into force on 25th May 2018 with the intention of grouping all of the previous EU policies in one place. The UK created the Data Protection Act 2018 in order to continue the regulation (UK GDPR) post Brexit. The UK GDPR controls how personal information is processed by organisations and is regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

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🖥️📱💻 The role of technology in modernising social housing

Social housing in the UK has come a long way since its inception. With technology playing a huge role in modernisation efforts, residents of social housing are now able to live in homes that are more energy efficient, safe and secure, and equipped with modern amenities. This article will examine the various ways in which technology is being used to modernise social housing in the UK.

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📄 The legal requirements for UK landlords

As a landlord in the UK, it is important to be aware of the legal requirements that come with renting out a property. From ensuring the safety of tenants to managing the property effectively, there are many regulations that landlords must adhere to in order to operate within the law. In this blog post, we will outline the key legal requirements for UK landlords, to help ensure that you are fully informed and compliant.

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🧐 What do tenants looks for in a letting agent?

We expect the majority will agree it’s mainly about the property, and this is true, however your service and the processes you have in place will also have an impact on the tenant's decision or you holding onto a good applicant. If they don’t like you, they’ll walk away and fight you for their holding deposit!

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