The government’s recent £1.8 billion Warm Homes Plan announcement marks a watershed moment for social housing in England. With 170,000 homes set to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades, housing providers face a critical question: how can they ensure these improvements deliver lasting impact?
At Vericon Systems, we’re already working with successful Wave 3 bid recipients to enhance their retrofit programmes through smart technology integration. Our approach doesn’t just meet Wave 3 objectives—it exceeds them, creating homes that are warmer, healthier, and genuinely future-proof.
While traditional retrofits provide the foundation for energy efficiency, smart monitoring transforms how we identify and support vulnerable residents. Our Connect platform tracks energy usage in real-time, allowing housing providers to:
The path to Net Zero 2050 requires more than just better insulation. Our integrated approach combines multiple technologies to deliver measurable results:
With Awaab’s Law coming into force in October 2025, housing providers face new responsibilities around damp and mould. Our environmental monitoring systems offer a proactive solution, while HomeHub keeps residents engaged and informed about their newly upgraded homes.
The £1.29 billion allocated through the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. But success requires more than just installing new equipment—it demands a strategic approach to monitoring, maintenance, and resident engagement.
Our integrated solution helps housing providers:
As the sector moves toward EPC C targets by 2030, today’s retrofit decisions will have long-lasting implications. Smart technology isn’t just an add-on—it’s essential infrastructure that ensures your Wave 3 investment delivers sustained benefits for years to come.
The government’s commitment to warmer, more efficient homes is clear. Now it’s time for housing providers to match this ambition with smart, future-proof implementation strategies.
Let’s discuss how Vericon Systems can help you deliver a retrofit programme that doesn’t just meet current requirements but sets new standards for social housing. With the right technology partner, your Wave 3 funding can do more than just warm homes—it can transform them.
To learn more or to discuss how our secure IoT solutions can benefit your organisation, contact our team today on 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
In the evolving landscape of social housing compliance, data has become the cornerstone of effective property management. As we approach the October 2025 deadline for Awaab’s Law implementation, the Surveyor Cube emerges as a pioneering solution that transforms how housing providers approach their compliance obligations.
The Surveyor Cube stands out with two game-changing capabilities: lightning-fast installation and immediate data delivery.
Gone are the days of complex installation processes and technical specialists. The Surveyor Cube revolutionises property monitoring with true plug-and-play simplicity. Within minutes of unboxing, any member of your team can install the device and begin receiving valuable environmental data. No specialist tools, no technical expertise, and no disruption to your residents’ daily lives—just straightforward, immediate implementation.
The moment your Surveyor Cube powers up, it begins delivering crucial environmental data. There’s no waiting period, no complex setup, and no delay in monitoring capabilities. This immediate activation means you’re instantly collecting the evidence needed for Awaab’s Law compliance, including:
What truly sets the Surveyor Cube apart is its ability to transform complex environmental data into clear, actionable insights. The system’s advanced machine learning algorithms analyse patterns and trends across your property portfolio, enabling predictive maintenance strategies that can significantly reduce the risk of damp and mould development. This predictive capability allows housing providers to move beyond reactive maintenance to a more proactive approach, ensuring compliance with Awaab’s Law’s stringent requirements.
In the context of Awaab’s Law, documentation is crucial. The Surveyor Cube and the Vericon platfrom automatically generates detailed compliance reports, maintaining a comprehensive record of environmental conditions, interventions, and outcomes. This automated documentation ensures housing providers can demonstrate their commitment to maintaining healthy living environments whilst meeting regulatory requirements.
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, the Surveyor Cube evolves with them. Regular over-the-air updates ensure the system remains at the forefront of compliance technology. These updates not only enhance existing capabilities but also introduce new features as requirements change, protecting your investment and ensuring long-term compliance.
The Surveyor Cube’s intelligent monitoring capabilities enable more efficient resource allocation. By identifying high-risk properties and predicting potential issues, housing providers can prioritise maintenance activities and allocate resources more effectively. This strategic approach not only improves compliance but also optimises operational efficiency and reduces costs.
The Surveyor Cube represents more than just a compliance solution—it’s a strategic investment in the future of property management. By combining sophisticated monitoring capabilities with unprecedented ease of use, it enables housing providers to exceed regulatory requirements whilst improving resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Contact our team today on 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in improving damp & mould management and ensuring a better future for social housing.
In a landmark announcement yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Angela Rayner, outlined the government’s detailed implementation plan, marking a transformative moment for social housing safety standards in England.
The announcement comes at a critical time, with recent English Housing Survey data revealing that 7% of social rented homes suffered from damp problems and 4% contained the most dangerous ‘category 1’ hazards in 2023. These statistics underscore the urgent need for systematic change in housing safety management.
The government has outlined a clear, three-stage implementation timeline for Awaab’s Law:
Under Awaab’s Law, social landlords will be required to address damp and mould hazards presenting significant health risks within fixed timescales. Importantly, emergency repairs – whether related to damp and mould or other hazards – must be addressed within 24 hours.
The scope will expand to encompass additional critical hazards, including:
Full implementation of Awaab’s Law covering all remaining hazards as defined by the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
For housing providers and property management organisations, this phased approach offers a crucial window to adapt and enhance their systems and processes. At Vericon Systems, we understand that technology will play a pivotal role in helping social landlords meet these new requirements efficiently and effectively.
The legislation mandates not just repairs within set timeframes but also emphasises the need for proper investigation, documentation, and communication with tenants. Our property management solutions are designed to support housing providers in:
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, said: “We welcome these new measures to provide further protections for renters living in hazardous conditions and its extension to private landlords.
“It is a basic human right to live in a safe and decent home. This law is an important step towards helping the millions of people who do not – including 1 million children”
The Deputy Prime Minister’s statement also outlined additional forthcoming reforms, including:
Whilst October 2025 may seem distant, the complexity of these requirements means housing providers should begin preparing now. The government’s emphasis on existing duties remains clear – social landlords must continue meeting their current obligations regarding property safety and habitability.
For organisations managing social housing portfolios, now is the time to evaluate current systems and processes. The right technology infrastructure will be crucial in meeting these new regulatory requirements whilst maintaining efficient operations.
At Vericon Systems, we’re committed to supporting social housing providers through this transition. Our solutions are being enhanced to align with the specific requirements of Awaab’s Law, ensuring our clients are well-positioned to meet their new obligations effectively.
The implementation of this new regulation represents more than just regulatory compliance – it’s about ensuring safe, healthy homes for millions of residents. As we move towards these significant changes, we stand ready to partner with social housing providers in creating better, safer homes for all.
For more information about how Vericon Systems can help your organisation prepare for Awaab’s Law implementation, contact our team today on 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
Housing providers who have applied for Wave 3 funding will soon receive their allocations, with project delivery commencing April 2025.
As organisations prepare to implement ambitious retrofit programmes, the ability to monitor, measure and optimise these improvements becomes critical. This article explores how IoT-enabled monitoring solutions can help housing providers maximise their Wave 3 investment, ensure successful project delivery, and create lasting benefits for residents through data-driven decision making.
With Wave 3 funding decisions imminent and grant claims set to begin from 1st April 2025, successful housing providers need to prepare for effective project delivery. As organisations gear up to implement their retrofit strategies, the role of data-driven decision making becomes crucial.
For housing providers awaiting their Wave 3 allocation, preparation is key. Vericon Systems’ IoT solutions ensure that once funding is received, every pound delivers maximum impact through precise monitoring and optimisation.
Our comprehensive monitoring suite includes:
With project delivery running until September 2028, housing providers need robust monitoring systems to track and demonstrate success.
Vericon’s solutions provide the comprehensive data needed to:
The journey to better social housing doesn’t end with installation. Our systems continue delivering value long after retrofits are complete, helping providers:
With £1.29 billion allocated for Wave 3 projects, successful housing providers need to ensure their delivery strategies are robust and data-driven. Vericon’s monitoring solutions help organisations maximise the impact of their funding allocation while delivering lasting benefits to residents.
Ready to enhance your Wave 3 project delivery with smart monitoring?
Contact our team to learn how Vericon’s solutions can support your retrofit success story.
For more information about how Vericon can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
Housing providers must implement robust monitoring and response systems to meet Awaab’s Law requirements. Vericon offers a complete solution to achieve and maintain compliance whilst protecting both properties and residents.
Our technology provides:
Awaab’s Law, part of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, requires stringent measures to address damp and mould issues in social housing. This legislation demands immediate action to ensure tenant safety and property integrity.
Under Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must:
Failure to act promptly can lead to regulatory penalties and resident health risks.
Vericon Systems offers cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the damp and mould compliance needs of Awaab’s Law. Our technology ensures you can efficiently manage and mitigate these issues across your housing portfolio.
Our IoT-connected sensors continuously monitor humidity and temperature levels, providing early warnings of potential damp and mould conditions. This real-time data allows you to act before minor issues escalate.
Our IoT devices transform your approach to damp and mould management from reactive to proactive, ensuring you stay ahead of potential issues whilst maintaining full compliance.
By partnering with Vericon Systems, you gain:
For more information about how Vericon can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
The social housing sector faced unprecedented change in 2024, with new regulatory requirements and operational challenges demanding strategic responses. This piece examines how connected solutions can help housing providers:
As we begin 2025, the UK social housing sector faces unprecedented change with the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. According to recent analysis, these changes are reshaping how housing providers operate and serve their communities, making connected solutions more crucial than ever.
The Regulator of Social Housing notes that providers must deliver both more and better social homes against a backdrop of higher borrowing costs and increased regulatory requirements. This challenge makes the adoption of connected solutions not just beneficial, but essential.
Meeting Regulatory Requirements
From 1 April 2024, social housing regulation has changed significantly. Connected solutions help providers:
Addressing Core Challenges
Recent research identifies key areas where connected solutions can make a difference:
Improving Operational Efficiency
Housing providers report that digital transformation is driving:
Building Safety and Compliance
Connected solutions support:
Resident Welfare
Housing associations are discovering that digital solutions help:
Recent data shows that maintenance and repair costs in the social housing sector increased by 15% from 2023 to 2024. Connected solutions can help address these rising costs through:
Research indicates that under-pressure boiler faults are the most common reason for emergency maintenance requests, leading to significant operational costs. Connected solutions help providers:
Housing providers report that reactive maintenance approaches are increasingly unsustainable, making the shift to connected, preventative solutions essential for:
Recent analysis shows that while operating margins for social housing providers have improved to 19.3% in 2023-24, connected solutions remain crucial for:
Industry data shows that while only 31% of social housing providers have implemented a digital transformation strategy, over 50% recognise its importance. Key developments include:
Data-Driven Decision Making
Resident Engagement
Environmental Sustainability
Recent analysis reveals that while organisations typically realise 67% of potential financial gains from digital investments, strategic planning can significantly improve returns. Key value drivers include:
Financial Impact
Operational Benefits
Research shows that connected solutions deliver:
Risk Management
Performance Metrics
Track success through:
For social housing providers embarking on digital transformation, research indicates that success depends on:
Strategic Investment Planning
Operational Excellence
Change Management
Performance Monitoring
On a larger scale, data helps social housing organisations make quicker and smarter decisions. It provides valuable insights into communities, highlighting crucial demographic information.
Andy Greenhorn, National Sales Director at Vericon Systems
As the sector faces increasing pressures, from funding constraints to regulatory requirements, connected solutions offer a path forward. They enable social housing providers to meet their obligations more efficiently while improving services for residents.
The future of UK social housing lies in connected, data-driven operations that support both regulatory compliance and resident welfare. For providers yet to embrace digital transformation, the time to act is now – not just to meet current challenges, but to build a foundation for future success in social housing delivery.
For more information about how Vericon can benefit your housing projects call 01242 582 555 or email [email protected]
Together, we can make a significant impact in combating fuel poverty and ensuring a better future for social housing.
