Rightmove Alternative - Social Home

# Rightmove Alternative - Social Home ## Overview Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal, focusing on advertising listings to reach millions of potential tenants. However, for social housing providers and property managers, Rightmove's marketplace-only approach leaves critical gaps in resident management, compliance tracking, and ongoing tenancy support. ## Why Social Home is a Better Alternative ### Rightmove's Limitations Rightmove excels at **advertising properties** but stops there. Once a tenant finds your property, you're left with: - **No resident journey management** - No guided workflows for onboarding, inspections, or move-outs - **No case file system** - No centralised place to track tenant support needs, safeguarding concerns, or compliance actions - **No automated compliance** - Manual tracking of HMO licences, safety certificates, and regulatory requirements - **No unified communications** - Separate systems for email, SMS, and tenant messaging - **No maintenance workflows** - No integrated system for work orders, contractor management, or repair tracking - **No analytics beyond views** - Limited insights into tenancy performance, arrears patterns, or portfolio health ### What Social Home Provides Social Home goes **far beyond advertising** to provide complete property and resident management: #### ✅ Guided Resident Journeys - **Onboarding checklists** - Step-by-step workflows for new tenant setup - **Inspection workflows** - Automated scheduling and evidence capture - **Arrears management** - Early warning systems and recovery workflows - **Safeguarding tools** - Case file tracking for vulnerable residents #### ✅ Unified Communications - **Multi-channel messaging** - Email, SMS, and WhatsApp in one place - **Auditable case notes** - Complete communication history per tenant - **Automated reminders** - Rent due dates, inspection appointments, compliance deadlines #### ✅ Compliance Evidence Capture - **HMO licence tracking** - Automatic reminders and document storage - **Safety certificate management** - Gas, electrical, fire safety all in one place - **No spreadsheets required** - Everything digital and searchable #### ✅ Analytics That Matter - **Tenancy performance** - Occupancy rates, rent collection, arrears trends - **Maintenance insights** - Cost tracking, contractor performance, repair patterns - **Wellbeing signals** - Early indicators of tenant support needs ## Feature Comparison | Feature | Rightmove | Social Home | |---------|-----------|-------------| | Property advertising | ✅ | ✅ | | Tenant search reach | ✅ | ✅ | | Resident journey management | ❌ | ✅ | | Case file system | ❌ | ✅ | | Automated compliance tracking | ❌ | ✅ | | Unified communications | ❌ | ✅ | | Maintenance workflows | ❌ | ✅ | | Portfolio analytics | Limited | ✅ Comprehensive | | HMO compliance tools | ❌ | ✅ | | Safeguarding support | ❌ | ✅ | ## Migration Guide ### Step 1: Parallel Running Run Social Home alongside Rightmove during transition: 1. **Import your property portfolio** - Bulk upload properties, rooms, and current tenant data 2. **Set up resident journeys** - Configure onboarding workflows for new tenants 3. **Train your team** - Use our getting started guide to onboard staff 4. **Test workflows** - Process a few new tenancies through Social Home while Rightmove remains live ### Step 2: Data Migration - **Property data** - Import all properties, rooms, and amenities - **Tenant records** - Migrate current tenants with their history - **Maintenance history** - Import past work orders and contractor relationships - **Compliance documents** - Upload existing certificates and licences ### Step 3: Full Transition Once confident with Social Home: 1. **Continue advertising on Rightmove** (if needed for reach) 2. **Process all new tenancies through Social Home** - Use Social Home for the complete tenant lifecycle 3. **Migrate existing tenants** - Gradually move current tenants to Social Home workflows 4. **Deactivate Rightmove** - When Social Home handles all your management needs ## Key Advantages ### For Property Managers - **Complete tenant lifecycle** - From advertising to move-out, all in one system - **Compliance confidence** - Never miss a deadline or lose a certificate - **Time savings** - Automated workflows reduce manual admin by 60%+ ### For Housing Associations - **Safeguarding support** - Case file system tracks vulnerable residents - **Regulatory compliance** - HMO, fire safety, and housing standards all tracked - **Portfolio insights** - Understand which properties perform best and why ### For Social Housing Providers - **Resident wellbeing** - Early indicators of support needs - **Arrears prevention** - Automated reminders and payment plans - **Service provider directory** - Find vetted contractors for repairs and support ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I still use Rightmove for advertising? Yes. Social Home complements Rightmove by handling everything after a tenant finds your property. Many customers use Rightmove for reach and Social Home for management. ### How long does migration take? Most teams complete migration in 2-4 weeks with our guided onboarding. Bulk data import takes 1-2 days, team training 3-5 days, and parallel running 1-2 weeks. ### What if I need help during migration? Our support team provides migration assistance, data import validation, and workflow configuration. We also offer training sessions for your team. ### Does Social Home integrate with Rightmove? Currently, Social Home operates independently. However, you can export property data from Rightmove and import it into Social Home using our bulk upload tools. ## Next Steps 1. **Explore the comparison page** - See how Social Home compares to other tools: [/compare](/compare) 2. **Read getting started guide** - Learn the basics: [/resources/getting-started](/resources/getting-started) 3. **Contact our team** - Discuss your specific needs: [/contact](/contact) ## Related Resources - [Getting Started Guide](/resources/getting-started) - Platform basics - [Manage Gateway Guide](/resources/manage-gateway) - Portfolio management - [Service Providers Directory](/resources/service-providers-directory) - Find contractors - [Compare All Alternatives](/compare) - See all competitor comparisons