What is the Decent Homes Standard?
The Decent Homes Standard is a government benchmark that sets out the minimum quality requirements for social housing in England. It ensures that homes are safe, warm and in a reasonable state of repair, with modern facilities and services that meet residents’ needs.
Benefits of the Decent Homes Standard:
- Improved living conditions: Guarantees safe and habitable homes for tenants.
- Health and safety compliance: Reduces risks associated with poor housing conditions.
- Energy efficiency: Promotes upgrades that lower energy costs and support sustainability.
Use cases:
- Property assessments: Evaluating housing stock against Decent Homes criteria.
- Planned maintenance: Scheduling upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms and heating systems.
- Compliance reporting: Demonstrating adherence to government housing standards.
Key components:
- Condition monitoring: Track property condition and identify non-compliant homes.
- Upgrade planning: Forecast and manage improvement works to meet the standard.
- Integrated compliance tools: Link Decent Homes requirements with asset and maintenance data.
- Reporting dashboards: Provide visibility of compliance status across the housing portfolio.
The BRIK Housing platform supports housing providers in meeting the Decent Homes Standard by centralising asset data, automating compliance checks and streamlining upgrade planning. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform, it enables real-time reporting, lifecycle forecasting and integration with planned maintenance workflows – helping landlords maintain safe, modern and energy-efficient homes.
