The Northern Housing Awards’ Post

🌟 Enhancing Community Living: Accessible Homes for All 🌟 Dear housing associations dedicated to providing safe and welcoming communities, we commend your efforts in supporting people of all backgrounds and abilities. At CareFree Smart Homes, we believe in truly inclusive housing and are here to collaborate with you in creating homes that meet the diverse needs of your tenants. Here's how we can work together to enhance community living: 1. **Accessibility Tech**: By incorporating accessibility features such as smart power outlets, smart lighting, and smart doorbells, we can ensure that your properties are inclusive and welcoming to individuals with disabilities. Everyone deserves a home where they can live comfortably and independently, regardless of their physical abilities. 2. **Smart Technology Integration**: Our expertise in smart home technology allows us to enhance the accessibility of your properties and future-proof them. From voice-activated controls to remote monitoring systems, we can provide innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for your tenants while promoting energy efficiency and cost savings. 3. **Tenant Engagement**: We believe in the importance of engaging with tenants to understand their needs and preferences. Through surveys, focus groups, and community events, we encourage you to gather feedback and insights that inform the design and implementation of accessibility features and smart technology solutions in your homes. 4. **Training and Support**: Our team is dedicated to providing training and support to housing association staff to ensure they have the knowledge and resources to effectively manage and maintain smart tech in your properties. Together, we can create a culture of inclusivity and support within your organisation. By working together, we can create housing solutions that not only meet the needs of today's residents but also anticipate the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Let's collaborate to build communities where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Reach out to us today to explore how we can partner with your housing association to enhance accessibility and quality of life for your tenants. Together, we can create a brighter future for all members of our communities. #HousingAssociations #Accessibility #SmartTechnology #CommunityLiving #InclusiveHousing

Engaging and retaining residents can be tough, and with with increasing competition for attention it's only getting tougher. Swipe for three tips for elevating your resident engagement strategies ➡️ 1. Create Community Before Move-In Day Encourage interaction between prospects and current residents early to lay the groundwork for a connected, positive experience. 2. Focus on Belonging Unsure about which amenities to upgrade? Take cues from what residents are talking about! Factoring in their opinions fosters a sense of ownership in the community. 3. Offer Amenities That Matter Offer amenities, services, or programs that genuinely improve residents' lives. When residents see value, they invest more in the community, enhancing retention and attracting new renters. By engaging early, fostering belonging, and providing value, you can build a community that residents love and new renters want to join. #multifamily #proptech #propertymanagement #residentexperience

🌟 Calling all property owners, operators, and landlords! 🌟 In today's dynamic housing market, it's crucial to understand and measure the indicators of health within your properties through the authentic voices of your residents. At B-Konnected, we believe that resident feedback is not just valuable—it's transformative. By joining the B-Konnected platform, you gain the tools to measure and understand the true needs and health indicators of your community. This data doesn't just improve resident well-being; it directly enhances your bottom line and creates stable, thriving investments. Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your properties and foster a community where everyone can thrive. Let's make a difference together. #Housing #CommunityEngagement #BKonnected #SocialImpact #PropertyManagement #ResidentVoices #SustainableInvestments

🌟 Calling all property owners, operators, and landlords! 🌟 In today's dynamic housing market, it's crucial to understand and measure the indicators of health within your properties through the authentic voices of your residents. At B-Konnected, we believe that resident feedback is not just valuable—it's transformative. By joining the B-Konnected platform, you gain the tools to measure and understand the true needs and health indicators of your community. This data doesn't just improve resident well-being; it directly enhances your bottom line and creates stable, thriving investments. Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your properties and foster a community where everyone can thrive. Let's make a difference together. #Housing #CommunityEngagement #BKonnected #SocialImpact #PropertyManagement #ResidentVoices #SustainableInvestments #newmanagment #contact #us #join

Post-COVID Housing Boom: Families Flee Cities for Affordable Homes Explore the dramatic shifts in the single-family housing market in post-COVID Massachusetts! Join SPEAKER_00 as they delve into the unprecedented demand for homes outside the city. Discover how remote work has reshaped home-buying trends and what it means for families seeking affordability. #SingleFamilyHomes #HousingMarket #PostCOVIDTrends #RemoteWork #MassachusettsRealEstate #HomeBuying #RealEstateTrends #AffordableHousing #WorkFromHome #FamilyLiving

Did you know that nearly 25% of households in low-income apartment buildings remain unconnected due to affordability issues? The digital divide is a tech, social, and economic challenge that affects real lives.  Reliable, affordable connectivity is a game-changer in underserved communities. It opens doors to education, healthcare, and job opportunities, giving residents the tools they need to thrive. By implementing Managed Wi-Fi solutions can help close this gap. This improves internet access, builds digital equity and creates stronger, more connected communities. What’s the biggest connectivity challenge your community faces? Let’s work together to build a future where everyone can access the opportunities they deserve.  #DigitalEquity #ManagedWiFi #CommunityEmpowerment #ConnectivityForAll #MichiganHousing #WZCNetworking #WiFiSolutions #BridgeTheDivide

🌟 Reflecting on Collaboration in Social Housing 🌟 🌧️ 🌪️ Back from a windswept holiday (picture - the calm before the storm) and I've been reflecting on the session think together had at the Social Housing Roundtable before my break. It was a great opportunity to discuss 'Collective Action Through Collaboration' with fellow professionals passionate about making a difference.    🚀 Key Takeaways:  Engagement and Data: By uniting diverse stakeholders and sharing data, we create a deeper understanding of residents' needs, paving the way for tailored services.  Strategic Partnerships: Our experience with local authorities and housing providers shows that when we collaborate, we can significantly improve service efficiency and community trust.  Community Actions: From neighbourhood projects to strategic partnerships, engaging directly with communities fosters lasting relationships and impactful change.    💡 We believe every housing professional can be a catalyst for positive change. Start small, use your local & resident data, and always aim to build relationships. It’s not always easy but worth it!   📢 Interested in embedding collaboration into your strategy? Let's connect and drop us a message or comment below!   #SocialHousing #Collaboration #CommunityEngagement #ThinkTogether 

Harnessing Tech and Data in Social Housing: A Shift Towards Proactive Efficiency In social housing, I’m increasingly intrigued about how tech and data create efficiencies and effectiveness within the industry. The Making Every Contact Count report highlights the power of using data to better understand the needs of residents and proactively address potential issues before they escalate. By gathering insights during every interaction—whether through routine visits or tenant feedback—we can move from a reactive approach to a proactive one. For example, identifying early signs of damp and mould through collected data allows us to act faster, improving residents' quality of life and reducing the cost and time needed for later repairs. What excites me the most is that we don’t need complex IT solutions to start seeing the benefits. With manual data collection and smart tech tools, we’re already able to enhance our operations, making daily tasks more streamlined and improving the overall management process. As these technologies evolve, the potential to become even more responsive to tenants' needs grows. How are you using tech and data to improve your housing operations? Reference: Housing Today #OliviaBarber https://lnkd.in/ezj3cWqr #SocialHousing #DataDrivenManagement #TechInHousing #EfficiencyThroughData #ProactiveHousingManagement #TenantEngagement #HRBs

I read this white paper with interest and although a lot of the content resonated with me, I thought Kate did a brilliant job of articulating one of the main causes of social housing stigma. "Housing associations’ core purpose is to provide homes for people. A home is not a property, but a place where people live when they arrive back from work or society. It is where their family is based, and where they can relax and be themselves. Importantly housing associations do not deal with people or families in general, but with people in the context of their home. This is what makes us different from charities or social services. Our job is not to do anything for everybody, but simply to provide homes and the services associated with homes such as investment, repairs and communal cleaning. "In addition, the concept of home does something more for people than provide a safe haven. It affects our sense of self. By adopting a higher “lettable standard” we challenge stigmatisation, and our customers experience greater satisfaction with their quality of life. An aspirational home is not a “roof over our heads” - it confirms our social and personal worth, it aids self-esteem and the respect of friends, family and community. "Today’s housing associations routinely divide management of the home from the management of tenancies. An institutional segregation between the system, processes and staff teams that focus on people versus the systems, processes and staff teams that focus on buildings, undermines this fundamental view of a home. We have created two separate departments and two siloed system applications, between which information cannot be shared." #SocialHousingStigma

Location and accessibility issues in social housing pose significant challenges for residents and communities. These issues can impact access to essential services, transportation, employment opportunities, and overall quality of life. Discover 3 surprising ways data addresses these challenges in social housing: 🗺️Spatial analysis: Geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis tools enable planners to map housing developments, transportation networks, and community resources. This spatial data helps identify areas with inadequate access to essential services and amenities, allowing policymakers to prioritise investments in infrastructure and public services where they are most needed. ♿Accessibility assessments: Data on accessibility features and barriers in social housing units and neighbourhoods can help identify gaps and opportunities for improving accessibility for residents with disabilities or mobility impairments. Through accessibility assessments and audits, housing providers can prioritise retrofitting and upgrading existing housing stock to meet accessibility standards and accommodate diverse needs. 🚗Transportation planning: Data analytics can inform transportation planning efforts by analysing travel patterns, traffic congestion, and public transit usage. By understanding residents' transportation needs and preferences, policymakers can design more efficient and accessible transportation systems, including bus routes, bike lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure, to improve mobility and connectivity for social housing residents. Let's work together to enhance social housing accessibility. Ei Square have several years of experience helping organisations in this sector. Reach out to us for a preliminary consultation today. #SocialHousing #DataInsights #CommunityDevelopment #Accessibility #UrbanPlanning