Simon Latson, JLL Head of Building Consultancy – Living, explains why data is key to improving building quality and tenant wellbeing
Guide
3 ways social housing providers can improve outcomes using asset data
1. Validate the attribute data already collected
Validating the accuracy of existing data is critical to understanding the current condition of a building and establishing a strategy for improvements. The leveraging of existing data surveys, perhaps augmented with additional data fields, rather than commissioning all-new surveys, also helps with limiting costs.
If data can be validated by a third party, this can give additional confidence to the board, business plan, investment community and valuers. This may, in turn, have a positive effect on the financial strength of the organisation.