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Insights from MGI: Why people skills make a significant difference to tenant perception

Creating a thriving living environment for tenants is a fundamental priority for social housing associations. The 2024 National Tenant Survey from the Regulator of Social Housing outlines that while technical service delivery such as repairs and maintenance is critical, the way these services are provided significantly shapes tenant perceptions. So, how much do interpersonal skills […]

Seven people skills vital to meet Housing Tenant Satisfaction Measures

Social housing providers are entrusted with creating sustainable, supportive communities and meeting stringent standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing. Achieving high scores against the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) requires operational efficiency and service standards underpinned by exceptional people skills. These skills are the cornerstone of building trust, fostering positive relationships and ensuring tenants […]

10 steps to boost tenant satisfaction with complaint handling

Building confidence and capability to handle any feedback coming into your social housing organisation lays the foundation for higher scores for complaint handling against the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs). It is becoming widely reported that achievement against this measure was lower than organisations in the sector can feel comfortable with. In our discussions across the […]

People power: The core skills vital for regulatory compliance and high TSM scores

Social housing organisations are embracing and working with several key changes in 2024 to conform to regulatory requirements. When working closely with our customers in the sector, we can appreciate the importance of working positively and productively to meet the expectations laid out in consumer standards, the Tenant Satisfaction Measures, the Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Code […]

Housing Series: Confident complaint handling skills – 7 key questions to ask

How equipped your team members feel they are to handle any complaint and feedback that they receive will have a direct impact on how satisfied your tenants are with your organisation’s complaint handling. As the Housing Ombudsman’s updated Complaint Handling Code becomes statutory and UK social housing organisations prepare to publish their Tenant Satisfaction Measures […]

Housing Series: Customer Service training – the one thing you can do to increase resident satisfaction and reduce complaints

We know from our experience with many social housing customers that teams are working hard to achieve good outcomes for residents are working in a challenging environment often influenced by factors beyond their control. Our frontline knowledge means we can be confident that there is one thing you can do straightaway to improve satisfaction and […]