Latest Blog Posts from Ocean Edge

Quarter of a million social housing properties affected by damp and mould

Tighter regulation of RPs with a specific focus on tackling damp and mould issues is impacting the social housing industry as a whole. It follows the tragic death of Awaab Ishak in Rochdale in 2020, and the subsequent call by the government for tighter regulations and a concerted effort to tackle this health issue. Earlier […]

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Can for-profit providers rescue affordable housing?

Research by Savills last year predicted the “for profit” sector will grow seven-fold in just the next five years. However there are lingering doubts among some as to the appropriateness of bringing in profit-making companies to a sector traditionally populated by charitable organisations. So, with bulging housing waiting lists showing the desperate need to increase affordable housing […]

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How to stop candidates logging off and tuning out

How to stop candidates logging off and tuning out Social media has transformed the way we live, work and communicate.  But with more connections taking place on screen than in person are we in danger of losing the art of conversation? From a recruitment perspective we are increasingly hearing from candidates who feel disengaged simply […]

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Live well work well

The rising cost of living is affecting us all (and our bank balances), and it’s also having a marked impact on the employment market; driving more people to look for a new job. With more candidates looking to change jobs, employers are having to do more in order to attract the best candidates and retain […]

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