The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has made it clear: social housing landlords must raise their game. The new regulatory standards, which took effect on April 1, require landlords to prioritise resident safety, respond promptly to complaints, be accountable, understand their properties better, and leverage data more effectively.

For social housing providers, meeting these standards is no small task. Ensuring every home is safe, responding to repairs within 24 hours, and conducting hazard investigations within 14 days are just a few of the new requirements.

The RSH has left no room for ambiguity: full compliance is absolutely essential.

But there’s good news for forward-thinking providers: IoT technology offers a powerful solution. By harnessing the power of the Internet of Things, social housing providers can proactively monitor their properties, identify issues before they become emergencies, and demonstrate a commitment to resident well-being.

Vericon’s connected technology offering is at the forefront of this revolution. Our sensors can monitor temperature and humidity in real-time, alerting staff to potential issues like mould or excess heat before they become major problems. We also provide boiler telemetry data, which allows providers to predict and prevent breakdowns, improving first-time fix rates and ensuring residents have reliable heat and hot water.

But the benefits of Vericon’s technology go beyond improved efficiency. By giving housing providers transparent data on property conditions, repair history and with resident communication, we empower them to work with the resident to improve their living conditions, through education and support.

This increased transparency fosters trust and encourages providers to prioritise resident needs.

The RSH’s new standards are a call to action for social housing providers. By adopting IoT technology like Vericon’s, providers can not only meet regulatory requirements but also create better living environments for their residents.

The future of social housing depends on innovation and a commitment to excellence – and IoT is the key that will unlock that future.

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