MRI Software, a real estate software solutions company, has acquired Housing Partners, a specialist technology provider for the social housing sector in the UK and Ireland.

The strategic acquisition strengthens MRI’s suite of residential property management technology options, MRI Living, adding capabilities from Housing Partners’ Housing Jigsaw, Streetwise, TAIM and HomeSwapper product brands.

Housing Partners’ solutions are used by social housing providers, local authorities and directly by tenants. According to MRI, its expertise and technology will deepen the company’s ability to provide people-focused digital solutions, with emphasis on mission-critical issues such as homelessness and tenant safety. As part of the MRI Living offering, these capabilities will drive increased innovation for the benefit of tenants and make it easier for providers to comply with regulation, identify trends and improve services.

Speaking about the acquisition, Patrick Ghilani, Chief Executive Officer of MRI Software said: “This acquisition expands MRI’s ability to facilitate the delivery of front-line services, helping social housing providers bring increased flexibility, mobility, safety and security to communities – building on our commitment to improving the lives and experiences of social housing tenants through the power of technology.”