Funding sources list for dynamic TA dashboards
We have launched a new feature that allows officers to set up a list of funding sources for their tenancies. The new functionality works with two of the HPA2 bolt-ons Temporary Accommodation Plus (TAP) Temporary Accommodation Rent Accounting (TARA) Schemes with this new feature within their TAP or TARA bolt-ons can update the list of […]
SSO offers smooth and speedy access to systems
We can now offer all schemes the ability to set up Single Sign On (SSO) authentication for users to access their Locata systems. This is considered the most convenient way to authenticate system users as it does not require multiple verification processes. If your organisation uses an authentication service, such as Microsoft Azure AD, to […]
Turning the TAP on for greater TA efficiency
Increasing numbers of schemes have been signing up for TA – Plus (TAP) which gives officers far greater options within the core Temporary Accommodation functionality that forms part of HPA2. TAP is a “bolt-on” to the HPA2 module and provides an expandable workflow platform for Tenancies and Properties that can be easily customised. This means […]
H-CLIC updates and some new handy enhancements
We have rolled out three changes to the referral form and within tasks to reflect recent updated requirements for H-CLIC submissions. We have also used the opportunity to add some additional enhancements identified and approved by the HPA2 Development Group. These are the three H-CLIC changes: New option added to “Main reason for loss of […]
Attaching correspondence to email templates
We have rolled out a number of free enhancements designed to simplify process outcomes to all HPA2 schemes. The first enhancement allows users to add letters to email templates. Once the officer has completed a letter template within a client’s communication log, they can then attach it to any email template. This functionality already existed […]
Gathering information on homeless Ukrainian nationals
We have recently rolled out a small set of features to HPA2 to help homelessness officers capture information about Ukrainian nationals. This is required for the new DELTA report for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This update is free for all HPA2 users. It will add the following features to the […]
Add secure two-factor authentication for free
As an added security measure, we are recommending that all our clients using Locata systems consider switching over to two factor authentication when their officers log into the back office. There is no cost to enable this feature. However, we need to do some configuration from our side to ensure corporate IP addresses are recognised […]
New Rough Sleeper Initiative features in HPA2
In February we upgraded every HPA2 system with new functionality to help with Rough Sleepers. The new functionality is free and gives officers a clearer picture about local Rough Sleeper cases and allows each council to send live data to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (D-LUHC) through the DELTA system. HPA2 users […]
Free Affordability Assessment Toolkit ready for download
Andy Gale has developed a new Affordability Assessment Toolkit. The toolkit is based on the Samuels and Paley court judgments and has been created using Microsoft Excel software. It contains a clear explanation on how to use it when you open it. Simply click on the button below to download the free toolkit. GET THE […]
Home Office spending £4.7m a day on hotels for Afghan households and other asylum seekers
The Home Office has “messed up” the accommodation scheme for the 16,000 Afghan households that fled Kabul for Britain, according to Andy Gale speaking at Locata’s virtual National Users Group (NUG) meeting last week. Hundreds of council officers tuned in to the webinar to hear one of the country’s top housing consultants set out the […]