Communication and compliance solutions for modern property management.
Who we are
Our solution
Affogato
One centralised platform
Everything is managed in one place, from a single login. Buildings can be grouped together, so a notice goes to one noticeboard, a group, or the whole portfolio. Unlimited logins mean the whole team works in the same system.
Instant or scheduled publishing
Notices are published from any device and can be on the noticeboard within 30 seconds, which helps head off inbound complaints. Planned works and events go live automatically at a set date and time, with ready made templates keeping every notice consistent.
Resident feedback via QR
A QR code on the noticeboard gives residents a simple way to answer polls, surveys and feedback requests. Responses go to the destination the property team chooses, such as their own survey or portal.
Full audit trail
Every notice is logged automatically with its date, time, author and the noticeboards it reached. Reports can be generated whenever the team needs to show what was communicated and when, with no manual record keeping.
Resident Engagement Strategy
For higher risk buildings, the Principal Accountable Person must prepare a Resident Engagement Strategy under the Building Safety Act 2022. Affogato supports specific parts of it, helping the team tell residents and visitors when the strategy is issued or updated and giving them an easy way to share their views.
Digital noticeboard
SlimBez
Professionally installed display
Our team installs every SlimBez from start to finish, including the site survey, mounting, power and connectivity. The HD/4K display keeps notices sharp and easy to read from across the lobby, in any lighting. Installation is handled by us, so there is nothing for your team to arrange.
24/7 communication channel
The noticeboard is always on, so information is there for every resident and visitor who passes, at any hour. Property teams can publish or schedule a notice at any time, from any device, and it appears on the noticeboard within seconds.
Enhances the building’s aesthetic
A slim, modern noticeboard replaces cluttered paper notices and gives the lobby a polished, tech forward look. It reflects well on the building and on the team that manages it.
Seen in high-footfall areas
The noticeboard sits where residents and visitors pass most often, so information is seen without anyone having to look for it. Content stays fresh because notices can be updated, scheduled and removed as things change in the building.
Less printing, lower costs
Some notices must stay on the wall at all times, and the noticeboard does not change that. What it does is reduce the volume of printed notices and posted letters, which cost residents money through service charges. Fewer printing and postage costs means more of the budget stays with the building.
Often cost neutral
Installation of the noticeboard is often cost neutral for the building. The cost of the noticeboard is redistributed, so property teams gain a modern communication channel without a large upfront spend.
Building Safety Act
Supporting resident engagement under the Building Safety Act 2022
Section 91 of the Act requires the Principal Accountable Person for an occupied higher risk building to prepare a Resident Engagement Strategy. The strategy promotes the participation of residents aged 16 or over, and owners of residential units, in building safety decisions. It must also set out how their views are obtained and taken into account.
That duty depends on reach. Our noticeboards support specific parts of it by helping safety information reach the residents and visitors who would otherwise miss it.
Locations
UK & Ireland coverage
Belfast
Birmingham
Bradford
Brighton
Bristol
Chester
Coventry
Derby
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Leicester
Liverpool
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Reading
Sheffield
Southampton
York
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QR code functionality
Give residents a way to respond,
not just receive.
notices. Residents scan it with their phone and are taken directly to a form, survey, or portal - no app required, no login needed.
Statements
Built with residents in mind
We believe no resident should be overlooked.
We reach the residents that other channels miss, so more of your building feels informed, included and looked after.
We believe your building should sound like you.
Every message on your noticeboards is shaped by your team, so residents hear from people they recognise and trust, and your standards are reflected in everything they read.
We believe staying informed should take no effort.
Residents are asked for nothing, with no sign up, no login and no download. Everyone who walks through the building, whether they live there or are visiting, simply knows what they need to know.
We believe residents deserve privacy at home.
Our noticeboards gather no personal data from the people who view them, so residents can walk past with complete peace of mind.
We believe good communication should come at minimal cost.
We keep the financial impact on your building minimal, so you and your residents gain a clearer way of staying informed without a large cost to the building.
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FAQ
Digital noticeboards improve the speed, reliability, and effectiveness of building communication. Your managing agent chose to install one because it gives them the ability to share important information instantly, without printing notices or visiting the site.
The benefits over paper noticeboards include instant publishing from any device, scheduled and real-time content updates, consistent visibility in the highest-footfall area of the building, and a complete record of every notice sent. The screens also reduce the volume of routine calls to the managing agent, freeing up their team to focus on residents’ needs.
Beyond communication, installation demonstrates a commitment to building innovation and supports the adoption of future technology in property management, including smart building systems and Internet of Things integration.
Under Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022, higher-risk residential buildings in England must have a Resident Engagement Strategy that makes residents active partners in safety. The strategy requires sharing safety information, consulting residents on decisions, gathering resident views, and measuring engagement effectiveness.
Digital noticeboards directly support all of these requirements. They demonstrate active and continuous communication rather than one-off letters or annual PDFs. They allow managing agents to display building safety and fire safety updates regularly, share inspection schedules and outcomes, reinforce key safety messages over time, and provide quick access to resident surveys through QR codes.
The adoption of our product has been noted in localised Fire Brigade inspections and received recognition for enhancing resident engagement and educating residents on fire safety through clear, timely messaging.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan compliance relies on residents receiving, understanding, and remembering safety information. Most traditional communication channels require residents to take action, logging into a portal, opening an email, or reading a paper notice. Digital noticeboards in the lift lobby and entrance foyer are always visible and always current, requiring no action from the resident at all.
This passive communication approach is particularly valuable for residents with cognitive impairments, language barriers, hearing impairments, or anxiety around formal written communication. It provides a low-pressure, inclusive way to communicate essential safety principles to every resident, not just the most engaged ones.
From a regulatory perspective, digital noticeboards help demonstrate that communication was visible, repeated, and accessible; that reasonable efforts were made to reach all residents passively and inclusively; and that safety information did not rely on residents taking proactive steps. This aligns with the reasonable steps and proportionate measures tests applied under both the Building Safety Act and PEEP expectations.
Yes. All installations are carried out by qualified and experienced electricians with the required training, endorsements, and regulatory approvals. Each change to a circuit is issued with a Minor Works Certificate, as required by UK regulations.
In a typical installation, one 32-inch screen is installed in the communal area of each block. The screen is rated at an average of 34 watts, resulting in a monthly consumption of approximately 24.5 kWh per screen.
Installing and running a digital noticeboard has upfront and ongoing costs, hardware, software, content management, and maintenance. A small amount of advertising helps fund the screen so it can remain operational, up to date, and free or low-cost for your building.
This model makes it financially viable for buildings to adopt modern communication technology without raising fees or charges to residents. Advertising revenue is used to support the ongoing operation of the screen, keeping it connected, compliant, and useful for the building community.
Residents never pay for the screens. The advertising model exists so the communication infrastructure in your building costs you nothing.
No. Building notices always take priority. Safety notices, building updates, and emergency information are always displayed above advertising content, with no exceptions. Advertising is time-limited, carefully scheduled, and never interrupts management communications.
Advertising is selected with the building community in mind. It is relevant to the local area and genuinely useful to the people in the building. The kind of content that typically appears includes local restaurant and takeaway offers, discount vouchers from nearby retailers, community event announcements, local service providers, and charities and public information campaigns.
30Seconds does not accept advertising for adult content, tobacco, weapons, political parties, or content promoting hatred, discrimination, or illegal activities. As of December 2025, gambling and alcohol promotions are also excluded from all residential buildings, ensuring all content is appropriate for residents of all ages.
Yes. Your property manager has full visibility of all content scheduled to run on the screen and can block entire categories of advertising or exclude specific brands or advertisers at any time. If you have a concern about specific content, contact your building management team directly.
Some of our hardware does include a camera module as part of its design. The camera is not active. No images or data are captured, recorded, stored, or transmitted. The only current purpose of the camera is as a deterrent against vandalism or tampering.
There are no plans to activate the camera in the short term. If that were ever to be considered in the future, it would only happen after clear communication and consultation with property owners and residents, a full data protection impact assessment, and strict compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, and all other relevant laws and regulations regarding filming and recording. Residents would be informed in advance of any change.
No. The screen does not identify individual residents. There is no facial recognition and no tracking of individual behaviour. The screen does not collect personal data from residents who view it.
If you choose to use a QR code on the screen to submit feedback or access your tenant portal, any information you provide is handled in full compliance with UK GDPR. Your data is encrypted, stored securely, and used only for the purpose you submitted it for.
Yes. All technology operates in full compliance with UK GDPR and the wider data protection legislation. If the technology changes in the future to include additional features that require further compliance steps, we will ensure those also meet current UK laws and regulations before any changes are made.
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