The complete solution
Affogato
Everything centralised on one system.
Reactive
When something happens in the building, a notice can be on the noticeboard within 30 seconds. Residents and visitors see the update where they already are, which helps prevent inbound complaints before they start.
Templates
Pre-built templates make notices quick to issue and keep every message consistent in tone and layout, so your team spends less time formatting and residents see notices they recognise.
Scheduling
Set a date and time and notices go live automatically, so residents always get notice in good time. Plan works, inspections and events in advance and let the platform publish them.
Grouping
Group and categorise buildings, then publish to one noticeboard, a group or your entire portfolio, without recreating the notice for each site.
Logins
Unlimited logins, so the whole team works in one system and can create, manage and publish notices anytime, from any device.
Records
Every notice is logged automatically with an audit trail, and reports can be generated for compliance, giving you a clear record of what was communicated to residents.
The digital noticeboard
Built for residents.
Designed to be noticed.
Display
HD/4K display, so notices, safety information and building updates are easy to read at a glance.
Location
Installed in high engagement areas with the longest dwell time, such as lift lobbies, where residents and visitors see notices as they move through the building.
Dwell time
30 seconds average, long enough to read a notice properly rather than walk past it.
Maintenance
Fully maintained by us, with no call-out fees and minimal effort from you. Every device is supported by our operations team, with a robust warranty and a 24-hour response commitment.
Installation
Handled end to end by our team, from the first survey to installation and aftercare. Every noticeboard is installed and tested, and certificates are supplied for new installations.
Build quality
A robust, commercial grade product designed to last, with a premium finish that enhances the building's aesthetic.
Interactive features
A two way communication channel
Our values
Built With Residents in Mind
API and portal integration
Works with the systems you already use.
Affogato integrates with your existing tenant portal and property management CRM via API, keeping your noticeboards, your platform and your residents in sync automatically, without manual updates. Our noticeboards also help residents find and use your portal, so the tools you already rely on reach more of your building. However your systems are set up, our team will find the right integration for your portfolio.
Use cases
Every type of building communication works on the noticeboard. Here are the most common.
Support and warranty
Service and warranty
Supported for as long as you have a noticeboard.
Reaching every resident
How many of your residents are you reaching?
Post and paper
Letters, leaflets and paper notices take time and money to produce and distribute, and they reach residents days after they are written. Industry observations suggest that only a small share of residents read them.
Email
Email is quick and familiar. Lists go out of date, addresses may belong to owners who live elsewhere, and messages get missed in busy inboxes.
Portals and apps
Portals and apps are the best option available, and we are glad to work alongside them. Reach depends on residents registering and using them actively, which varies widely between buildings and providers.
Industry observations suggest that even a team using all three channels is likely to reach only about half of its residents. Our noticeboards are the passive channel for the rest. There is no sign up, no login and no action needed, so every resident and visitor who walks past sees the information. Our noticeboards can also help residents find and use your portal, so the tools you rely on reach more of your building.
Our process
From site survey to live noticeboards, supported every step.
One team handles everything, from the first survey to installation and aftercare. Here is how it works.
30
30Seconds Group
Property team
MON 2 NOV 2026
Hi team, we have just added two more buildings to Affogato. Can we upload the same notice to both of them?
09:08
Welcome to the team. Buildings can be grouped, so a notice goes to one noticeboard, a group or the whole portfolio from a single login. Shall we set up a group for these two buildings?
09:12
Yes please. We also need to schedule a fire alarm test for next Thursday at 10am.
09:15
Notices can be scheduled for a set date and time and go live automatically. We have a ready made template for fire alarm tests, so the wording stays consistent across every building.
09:19
That is helpful. Can we see a record of what was published afterwards?
09:24
Every notice is logged automatically with its date, time, author and the noticeboards it reached. Reports can be generated whenever your team needs them.
09:27
Brilliant. Could someone walk the rest of the team through it?
09:31
Of course. We can arrange a training session so your colleagues feel confident from day one.
09:34
01
Enquiry
Tell us about the building. We share our experience and expertise, and many clients already arrive knowing what they need.
02
Site survey
We attend site and review the location options first, followed by power and connectivity, all in one visit. We then work out the best path forward for the building, including the ideal noticeboard position.
03
Proposal
We produce a full proposal setting out the survey findings, with a clear recommendation for your building.
04
Installation
Our team installs and tests every noticeboard from start to finish. Certificates are supplied for new installations.
05
Support
Every device is covered and remotely monitored. We train your team and support you with usage, so everyone who publishes notices feels confident in Affogato from the first login.
Sites we operate in
The UK's most sought
after addresses'
LOCAL Blackfriars
Salford
M3 7FW
No.1 Old Trafford
Manchester
M17 1AB
One Smithfield Square
M4 1AB
Damac Tower
London
SW8 1SF
X1 Media City Tower A
Salford
M50 2HD
Lamba Court Steele House
Salford
M5 4UU
X1 Spinner House
Salford
3 Hardman Square
M3 3EB
Bridge House
Manchester
M1 2DQ
Express Networks
Manchester
M4 5FE
Chatsworth House
DE45 1PP
Asia House
London
W1G 7LP
Let’s move your
properties forward
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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