Energy Meters

There are 4.2 million smart utility meters in homes and businesses across the UK. By monitoring heating, electricity and water usage in real time, tenants and property managers no longer need to rely on estimated bills or regular meter checks. In turn, tenants can be assured that they only pay for exactly what they use.

Heating

Smart thermostats continually monitor energy usage and minimize power consumption, saving between £70 and £150 per household per year, according to the Energy Saving Trust. They can be remotely controlled to switch on the heating when a property is unoccupied, reducing the risk of pipes freezing and bursting. They can also provide a social benefit, by highlighting households that may be struggling with, for example, fuel poverty.

Connected thermostats also support more effective maintenance by continuously monitoring for faults and sending data directly to manufacturers. When a potential problem is identified, the manufacturer can either intervene remotely or send an engineer to solve the issue.

Fuel Poverty

Approximately 30% of housing stock is considered to be at high risk of damp, mold and condensation. On average, a cost of a disrepair claim for mold is £10,000. For a housing provider or landlord with 10,000 properties, this totals £30 million of potential exposure to disrepair claims for this problem alone.

For tenants, mold, damp and condensation issues can have significant impact on health. It can lead to allergic reactions and even asthma attacks. Technology-led solutions can prevent the growth of mold within residential property. By monitoring the temperature and humidity within a property, preventative action can be taken.

Mold Prevention

The advent of LED technology has made lighting significantly more efficient in recent years, but leaving the lights on is a common way that families waste money and energy. Smart lighting can reduce household energy consumption by up to 90%. Remotely managing communal area lighting can also improve living conditions and security. Smart bulbs can learn when occupants are usually in or out, which may help deter potential thieves.

Lighting

The advent of LED technology has made lighting significantly more efficient in recent years, but leaving the lights on is a common way that families waste money and energy. Smart lighting can reduce household energy consumption by up to 90%. Remotely managing communal area lighting can also improve living conditions and security. Smart bulbs can learn when occupants are usually in or out, which may help deter potential thieves.

Protect Assets

IoT monitoring is not just suitable for use in the home. Assets within communal areas such as lifts and large boilers can be monitored to ensure they operate within their standard threshold. Whenever an abnormality occurs, you and your team will be sent a real-time alert via email, text or call – helping to prevent downtime or even failure.

Similarly, in instances where properties may be unoccupied, IoT led motion sensors can alert you to any unexpected movement within your properties or opening of door. With this system in place, those responsible for site security have a comprehensive view of your site remotely.

Water Leak Damage

Damp and water leakage issues are often an unexpected cost. Even minor leaks can quickly escalate with devastating consequences. With smart sensors, the problem can be highlighted as soon as moisture is identified and addressed before it is too late.

Smart sensors monitor and send real-time data about the property’s humidity and moisture levels. Combined with data from heat sensors, property managers can see where an issue might occur before any major problems arise. This can also have a profound impact on reducing health risks among housing occupants.

Security

For Housing Associations and their tenants, the implementation of smart technology – including wireless access control – is a win-win. Not only can it provide residents with benefits such as reduced bills, speedy delivery of maintenance, or greater peace of mind and security, but it also allows housing professionals to manage their buildings in a more efficient, sustainable and cost-effective way.

Smart devices can do everything from automated arming and disarming of alarms, to capturing CCTV footage and streaming to an off-site location for centralized monitoring. Smart locks are a great solution to the age-old issue of lost keys. Only requiring a smart phone with a matching signal to unlock them, access controls can be managed in a centralized online system.