Blog Post by Aina Martinez
Feb 26, 2026 9:28:01 AM4 min read
The Strategic Role of Service Charges in Development
Service charges remain one of the most scrutinised and misunderstood elements of ...
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Feb 17, 2026 10:39:46 AM5 min read
Why the Sector Is Finally Embracing Software Solutions
For decades, the affordable and social housing sector has relied heavily on manual ...
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Dec 18, 2025 10:00:01 AM3 min read
SDS 2025: A Year of Innovation, Growth & Connection
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been one of the ...
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Jul 31, 2025 11:10:19 AM2 min read
How Local Authorities and Housing Associations Can Collaborate Better with Shared Tools
In today’s rapidly changing housing landscape, collaboration isn’t just nice-to-have, ...
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Jul 18, 2025 9:57:33 AM3 min read
Unlocking the £39 Billion Affordable Homes Programme 2026–2036
Why Digitisation Is Now Mission-Critical The government’s £39 billion Affordable Homes ...
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Jun 10, 2025 9:15:34 AM3 min read
Empowering Development Teams: A Conversation on the SDS Cloud-Hosted Service
As the demands on development teams continue to grow, the need for reliable, ...
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May 29, 2025 11:39:15 AM2 min read
Common pitfalls in financial modelling for social housing (and how to avoid them)
Financial modelling is the engine room of any social housing development. Whether you’re ...
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Dec 16, 2024 9:00:00 AM6 min read
Celebrating the Remarkable Highlights of SDS in 2024
Welcome to the SDS annual roundup of achievements throughout 2024! This year has been a ...
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Nov 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM7 min read
Housing for the Aging Population
The need for accessible, thoughtfully designed housing for older adults is increasingly ...
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Oct 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM6 min read
The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Solutions
The UK’s affordable housing crisis is characterised by a significant lack of available ...
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Sep 26, 2024 9:00:00 AM7 min read
Rising Cybersecurity Threats for Housing Associations: How Can Organisations Maximise Their Defences?
The UK government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2023 revealed that 32% of businesses ...
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Sep 5, 2024 9:00:00 AM8 min read
Council House Building: Is There a Revolution on the Horizon?
The new Labour government has launched an ambitious narrative focused on addressing the ...
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