Landlords ”need to be ready for digital switchover”
The majority of social landlords are not ready for the digital television switchover.
While 74 per cent claim to be partially prepared for this, a further 14 per cent state that they are entirely equipped for the change.
Overall, 12 per cent claim that they are no ready at all, the research – which was carried out by Sky – indicates.
However, those with jobs in housing may be interested to hear comments by Jane Ostler, director of housing from Digital UK, that housing providers have a crucial part of ensuring the switchover is a success.
Pascal Wharton, head of Sky Communal Services, adds: "Flats are usually dependent on a communal TV system and it looks like some residents may be in danger of being faced with a blank screen unless adequate provision is made."
Speaking at the Chartered Institute of Housing conference in Brighton earlier this month, Peter Marsh – chief executive for the Tenant Services Authority – urged landlords to engage with their tenants on numerous decisions – such as property maintenance and how budgets are spent – which will affect them.
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