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Home Connections develop new mutual exchange tracking system with House Exchange
In the world of housing, collaboration and efficient resource allocation are vital to meet the diverse needs of residents. We are thrilled to announce MEx Connections, a cutting-…
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5 reasons why you should migrate your website to LocalGov Drupal
Local authorities play a vital role in ensuring that people from all walks of life have access to affordable and quality housing, amongst many other services. However, for councils to reach their…
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How to transform data into intelligence
The alchemy of turning data into intelligence
I will always remember the first time I experienced it. I was working for Camden Council, and we were at the beginning of a large data…
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The Dispute Service (TDS) and Homefinder UK: Partners in Securing Accommodation for Refugees
The Dispute Service [TDS] is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services for the private rented sector, including…
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Six major housing trends to look out for in 2023
2022 was an intense year for housing, and it doesn't seem things will slow down in 2023. New reforms and measures and a switch in focus are underway. Are you preparing yourself for the changes?…
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Join us in January for our next Connections Forum Scotland event!
Join us to review options for supporting your customers in these financially challenging times
What more can you do to support tenants, housing applicants and domestic…
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Home Connections and Revive Scotland will be exhibiting at CIH Scotland's Housing Festival 2022: Come and see us at Stand 80!
We are excited to announce, Home Connections will be exhibiting once again, alongside Revive Scotland, at this year's…
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Do we need a Housing Minister?
Politics, right? You blink - a Housing Minister is out. You blink again - it's the Prime Minister's turn. The political turmoil that overtook Westminster in the past weeks has put the housing…
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Home Connections statement on the Ukraine crisis
Dear Colleagues & Partners,
Home Connections is deeply concerned with the recent tragic developments in Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian nation against the aggression and growing…
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Upcoming webinar: Connections Forum England
Our first Connections Forum of the year will take place on 13th April 2022. Focused on England, this free webinar is exclusive for housing professionals and representatives from local authorities…
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Improving access to the private rented sector for low-income households
Since I joined The Dispute Service (TDS) 11 years ago, I have increasingly witnessed homeless people, care leavers and ex-offenders being housed in the private rented sector. One of…
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It's time to join forces to recover (and thrive) after the crisis
It doesn’t get any easier in the housing sector, does it? Along with health, housing has long been seen as the area of public policy affected by more changes in legislation, guidance and practice…