Stop Thinking Asset, Start Thinking Place

Dr Shamir Ghumra joins our CEO Jenny Danson to explore how live, shared, and purpose-driven data can redefine how we manage homes—not just as assets, but as part of a broader place-based ecosystem. As President of the not-for-profit Live Data Trust, Shamir explains how unlocking siloed data using the UK UPRN (Unique Property Reference Number) is the first step towards better health, decarbonisation, and social outcomes. Learn more: https://www.geoplace.co.uk/addresses/uprn/ 

Key insights: 

• Think place, not just property: A single home touches multiple stakeholders—housing providers, energy companies, insurers, health services. Sharing data reveals opportunities invisible in isolation. 

• Health and decarbonisation are linked: Healthy homes can reduce NHS pressure and unlock green finance incentives. 

• Live data > static surveys: Time-stamped performance metrics can unlock funding, reduce risk, and inform strategic decisions. 

• Avoid unintended consequences: Narrow policy lenses (e.g. EPC ratings) miss occupant realities—sharing live data helps surface what actually works. 

Challenges: 

• GDPR is real—but so is its overuse as an excuse. With consent and clarity, sharing can be safe and transformative. 

Useful links: 

• Innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/ 

• Live Data Trust : https://livedatatrust.com/ 

Want to shape the future? Join the Live Data Trust pilot.