How to Fund Your Retrofit Project

13 February 2024

Funding and Marketing Director at THFC

How to Fund Your Retrofit Project

Building Resilience: A Blueprint for Certainty in Uncertain Times in the UK Social Housing Sector

24 January 2024

Steve Lambert, Director, Biscon

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK social housing sector, resilience and long-term planning have become essential elements in navigating the uncertainties that lie ahead. As the nation grapples with economic fluctuations, demographic shifts, and global challenges, housing providers must adopt a strategic approach to ensure stability, sustainability, and certainty for both customers (tenants) and other stakeholders. In this article, Biscon Planning Ltd explore the pivotal role of resilience and long-term planning in creating a robust foundation for the UK social housing sector.

Finance Fundamentals Discount – Helping to secure the future of our sector

19 January 2024

If you're just starting out in the world of social housing, one of the best things you can do to boost your career is to connect with others in the field. Building relationships through networking can have a lasting impact, helping you grow both personally and professionally in the finance industry.

Unlock Your Potential: Discover the Power of 1:1 Mentoring Sessions at the Housing Finance Conference & Exhibition

17 January 2024

Nadia Tsoukala-Steggell, Conference Producer, National Housing Federation

As a social housing finance professional in the social housing sector attending the Housing Finance Conference & Exhibition conference, navigating your career path or transitioning to a new sector can be challenging. However, we have the perfect solution to support your professional development journey – 1:1 mentoring sessions tailored specifically for individuals like you.

In these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to connect with expert mentors who possess a deep understanding of the housing finance industry and can provide the guidance and support you need.

Let's explore how these sessions can unlock your potential and enhance your career in the social housing sector.

What type of changes are you looking to see within social housing?

12 January 2024

Tina Barnard, Chief Executive, Watford Community Housing

Tina recently spoke about the type of changes she is looking forward to within social housing. Read on to find out what exactly she had to say.

Why do you think Housing Finance is important to attend?

18 December 2023

Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG)

We recently asked some members of our Finance Policy Advisory Group (FPAG), to tell us why they think it is important to attend Housing Finance. Hear is what they had to say.

Q&A with Senior Solution Consultant Laura Jolly

1 December 2023

At Xledger we offer a consultative service to housing associations, supporting them through their finance transformation journeys as they implement our finance software. With our growing experience in the social housing sector, we caught up with Senior Solutions Consultant Laura Jolly, who has first-hand experience working within housing associations, to get her thoughts on some of the current leading themes for finance professionals working in the sector, including the challenges they’re facing with digital transformation, long-term planning over short-term fixes, and how to remain agile as an organisation.

Click to read the Q&A with Senior Solution Consultant Laura Jolly.

A timely exploration of the financial challenges (and opportunities) for housing associations

18 April 2023

Policy Officer, National Housing Federation

Troubling tailwinds have become hazardous headwinds, but housing associations remain resilient and ambitious throughout challenging times.

Our flagship Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition returned in emphatic style for another year in Liverpool. With impressive delegate and exhibitor numbers, high profile speakers and a packed and varied agenda, the bar has been set for future years.

Can low paid workers afford to retire in today’s world?

16 March 2023

Katy Taylor leads Isio’s public service team in the South and leads on housing nationally.

Can you ever get rid of Service Charge Spreadsheets?

3 March 2023

Dan is a Service Charges Lead at Ad Esse Consulting

There are numerous challenges when it comes to managing large service charge portfolios on spreadsheets. Errors and instability mean that professionals often wonder whether they should remove service charge spreadsheets from their processes.

But is it possible to get rid of them altogether? And even if you can, should you?

How to get the most out of networking

27 January 2023

Emma is events manager at the National Housing Federation.

If you’re beginning your career in social housing, one of the most powerful things you can do is to meet other people in the sector.

Your peers can be a source of support in hard times, inspire you with new ideas, and provide guidance.

However, it can be difficult to know how to approach networking.

In the lead up to our Housing Finance Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 15-16 March at the ACC in Liverpool, Emma shares some of her top networking tips to help you get the most out of it.