The Benefits of Helping Tenants Get Online

Here are some of the benefits getting tenants online can have for themselves, and your organisation:

1)      Social Inclusion - With so many people online, and the online world presenting a great source of communication, it can be hard for those who are not online to feel included. Did you know 4 in 5 older people say computer literacy makes them feel more included in a modern world?

2)      Easier Communication - With the Internet and online world comes social media.  A great communication tool that provides almost instantaneous responses from people all over the world. Rather than spending half an hour on the phone to get a simple question answered people can message, email or even tweet people for a faster and cheaper response.

3)      Saving Money - Did you know paying bills and shopping online could save the average person £130 per year? Teaching the people you work with how to use the Internet so that they can find vouchers, search the best prices and have a faster and more efficient way of paying bills surely not only benefits them but also yourselves.

Read more on the Support Solutions blog.

TenantBook: a Brand New Networking Site for Tenants Is Launched

Tenants, landlords and their staff now have a fantastic new opportunity to network with each other from the comfort of their armchair, desk or by using their mobile phone with http://www.tenantbook.co.uk/. TenantBook is the first social media website to offer an opportunity for social housing tenants to discuss issues and connect with other tenants and landlords. TenantBook will use the same structure as Facebook, so most users will know how to use it straight away. In fact, they can even log in with their Facebook account. TenantBook is very easy for anyone to use and has a number of applications. It can be used to consult with and involve tenants or it could be used to find information about what other housing organisations are doing. Read more on the 24dash website.