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How technology is helping to create safer communities – An interview with Charles Pasfield
For over 45 years, MRI Software has partnered with social housing providers to help them manage homes and tenant relationships. As technology continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to enhance community safety and support vulnerable residents. C…
The true cost of service charge management: Why spreadsheets are holding you back
Introduction Service charge management is a complex, high-stakes process for housing providers. With government figures revealing a staggering £581 million shortfall between service charge income and costs in 2023—an increase of £130 million from the…
Urgent Call for Better Solutions as Temporary Accommodation Costs Spiral
Local Authorities are currently facing a challenging and ongoing budget crisis, with some spending over £500,000 each week on temporary accommodation. This situation is not only unsustainable but also deeply concerning, as it drains valuable resource…
16 Days of Activism – Driving Innovation in Community Safety
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a time to reflect on our collective responsibility to create safer environments for all. At MRI Software, we are proud to contribute to this mission through solutions that empower social housing te…
OneAdvanced and MRI Software, key ingredients to partnership success
OneAdvanced is one of the UK’s leading business software providers delivering solid, scalable, and market-focused solutions to support innovation amongst their customers and partners. They primarily focus on services within housing, public sector, ed…
Four Years Post Pandemic – Social Housing
23rd March 2020, the world went into lockdown as the Coronavirus pandemic took hold across the globe. Little did we know this would be the start of a seismic shift in behaviours and attitudes towards everyday life; at work, school and home. Individua…
How optimistic are social housing tenants feeling about the upcoming election?
According to a recent Resident Voice Index™ poll carried out by MRI Software involving over 1,000* social housing residents, 63% are pessimistic about the general housing market availability and overall affordability within the sector over the next 1…
Protecting domestic abuse survivors from data breaches
We are surveying housing providers to find out how data protection features in their domestic abuse policies, writes Kelly Henderson, founder and managing director of Addressing Domestic Abuse. We recently saw the introduction of the updated consumer…