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Clare Miller points to the 鈥渋ncreasing trend in expenditure on repairs and management鈥� (鈥淐orporation figures cast doubt on RSLs鈥� cost effectiveness鈥�, 10 October, page 9).露

The solution is simple: joint procurement partnerships with the private sector to allow registered social landlords to take control of the supply process. Since launching last year, Fusion 21 has negotiated savings of up to 30% on procurement costs, without compromising quality, by combining the buying power of seven RSLs. We have also set up a training scheme that puts new skills into the construction sector, ultimately driving down costs. 露

Without the complete commitment of every single partner you are doomed to failure. But the right procurement partnership can have a significant impact on the cost effectiveness of RSLs.