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With the announcement of Labour as the new government and housing high on their agenda, #HOMESUK and #UnlockNetZeroLive will be an ideal opportunity to gain clarity on the details, influence the future direction of policy and learn how your peers are preparing. Make sure you attend to uncover how the government will: ▶Increase the delivery of affordable and high-quality homes ▶Raise the quality of existing homes and holding landlords to account ▶Grow green skills and the supply chain ▶Rebuild public trust post-Grenfell and challenging a culture of defensiveness ▶Help alleviate fuel poverty Secure your free* ticket here>> https://lnkd.in/e3eATEwY *Free to housing associations, local authorities, public sector, housebuilders, master developers, funders, architects, planners and BTR landlords, student accommodation, retirement living and extra-care providers. Fees will apply to other commercial organisations.

Government Must Invest in Social Housing to Address Shortage A report from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee highlights a severe shortage of social housing in England. It calls on the government to invest in building 90,000 new social rent homes annually and to re-evaluate funding allocations. Key recommendations include reforms in land value capture and funding for energy efficiency, decarbonization, and fire safety improvements. The report also stresses regulating private investors and ensuring equal access to fire safety funds for social and private landlords. Clive Betts, Chair of the LUHC Committee, emphasizes the urgent need to address the housing shortage and improve living conditions. For businesses like JF Sixteen Homes, which are involved in rent-to-rent, emergency, and temporary accommodation, these findings highlight the importance of reliable and high-quality housing solutions. Let's Connect! source:https://lnkd.in/eTfferQ4 #SocialHousing #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #LUHCReport #HousingInvestment #BuildMoreHomes #SustainableHousing #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonisation #FireSafety #HousingRegulation #CommunitySupport #TemporaryAccommodation #RentToRent #HousingEquity #JFSixteenHomes

It's great to see the government place social and affordable housing at the heart of its plans for tackling the housing crisis, in parliament today. 📰 https://lnkd.in/e2BCW5uM We strongly welcome the government’s commitment to reintroducing more ambitious mandatory housing targets, recognising the importance of social rented homes, and to overhauling the planning system, which we have long been calling for. We look forward to working with the government on these changes as part of a nationally coordinated long term plan for housing, with funding at the next spending review, to deliver on our shared ambition to build a generation of new social homes. #PlanForHousing #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing

While it is positive to see the latest recommendation from the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee calling on the Government to increase delivery to 90,000 social rented homes a year - the need for new social homes is much higher as we all know. In our latest white paper - New approach, Better homes, Brighter future - we set out how to achieve that much-needed increase in new homes. We believe that if we don’t find a way to increase the delivery of new social homes, we will fail to address the growing housing emergency. This can only result in low-income and vulnerable households remaining trapped in unaffordable, insecure and, in some cases, unsuitable and unsafe homes. In this whitepaper we also explore the benefits that modern methods of construction (MMC) bring to the sector, and why we must embrace them as a central part of UK social housing strategy to deliver the additional homes that are needed. Read our whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/d727mBEf #EDAROTH #SocialHousing #HousingCrisis #ThrivingPlaces 

The social and affordable housing sector was unloved for a long time. But now, the housing crisis is on every front page. There is significant willingness and momentum from the Federal and State governments, as well as the private sector, to build more homes. And there is real money flowing into the sector. We just need to ensure we have the right settings in place to meet Australia’s targets faster. With relevant insights from our senior leaders in our latest industry pulse survey and roundtables held last month, Erin Wakelin, Julie Couch and I discuss the key areas of reform required to support the delivery of social and affordable housing following the first allocation of the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) last month. For the full survey insights read our report ‘A Pulse on Social & Affordable Housing in Australia’: https://lnkd.in/ghK5QmhW Herbert Smith Freehills #socialhousing #affordablehousing #infrastructure

The Changing Landscape of UK Housing 🏠 The story of UK housing completions over the last 70 years tells a tale of shifting responsibilities and evolving priorities. In the 1950s and 1960s, local authorities took the lead, with council houses playing a key role in meeting housing needs. However, from the late 1970s, this involvement diminished significantly due to policy changes and funding cuts. 🌍 Housing associations emerged to fill the gap, but they still rely heavily on government funding. Meanwhile, private enterprises have consistently contributed, yet it’s clear they can’t meet the ambitious target of 300,000 new homes per year on their own. The question remains: who will take responsibility, and who will pay for it? 🤔 Locally in Hitchin, we now face the question: if more homes are to be built, where should they go? Balancing the need for growth with the preservation of green spaces, infrastructure capacity, and high-quality housing for our community is no small task. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts on where new homes should be built in Hitchin. 🏡💬 #HousingChallenge #Hitchin #NewHomes #UKHousing #HousingCrisis #CommunityGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #HitchinLiving #HomeBuilding #FuturePlanning #LocalCommunity #HitchinGrowth #SocialHousing #PrivateSector #HousingAssociations #GreenSpaces

A few weeks after the recent budget announcement, the housing sector is beginning to see the implications of several significant updates: 🔹 Planning Boost: New planning regulations and an increase in planning officers are gradually taking effect, with early signs of activity aimed at stimulating construction 🔹 Local Growth: Councils are now actively shaping customized growth strategies to reflect the specific needs of their regions 🔹 Increased Funding: Local authorities have begun accessing the £1.3 billion fund, including £230 million earmarked to address homelessness, providing essential support to vulnerable communities 🔹 Affordable Housing: The substantial £3.1 billion injection into the Affordable Homes Programme, coupled with an additional £3 billion for housebuilding, is expected to ease housing pressures and improve access to affordable options 🔹 Safety & Efficiency: Funding for cladding removal and the £3.4 billion Warm Homes Plan is set to enhance safety and energy efficiency for thousands of households. These investments are anticipated to drive economic growth, improve affordability, and enhance safety standards across the housing sector. The momentum is building toward lasting change in #UKHousing and #SocialHousing, reflecting a continued commitment to progress and development. #AffordableHousing #Budget2024 William James Recruitment

The Local Government Association (LGA) reports that implementing five-year funding schemes could result in nearly 200,000 new social homes over the next 30 years. By providing consistent funding and granting local councils the autonomy they need, we can address the housing crisis effectively. This approach would reduce administrative costs, streamline project delivery, and ensure more efficient use of resources. Read more about the LGA's findings and proposals here: https://lnkd.in/d7xe5_er #SocialHousing #AffordableHomes #LocalGovernment #CommunityFirst #Housing #SocialHousingJobs

The Changing Landscape of UK Housing 🏠 The story of UK housing completions over the last 70 years tells a tale of shifting responsibilities and evolving priorities. In the 1950s and 1960s, local authorities took the lead, with council houses playing a key role in meeting housing needs. However, from the late 1970s, this involvement diminished significantly due to policy changes and funding cuts. 🌍 Housing associations emerged to fill the gap, but they still rely heavily on government funding. Meanwhile, private enterprises have consistently contributed, yet it’s clear they can’t meet the ambitious target of 300,000 new homes per year on their own. The question remains: who will take responsibility, and who will pay for it? 🤔 Locally in Hitchin, we now face the question: if more homes are to be built, where should they go? Balancing the need for growth with the preservation of green spaces, infrastructure capacity, and high-quality housing for our community is no small task. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts on where new homes should be built in Hitchin. 🏡💬 #HousingChallenge #Hitchin #NewHomes #UKHousing #HousingCrisis #CommunityGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #HitchinLiving #HomeBuilding #FuturePlanning #LocalCommunity #HitchinGrowth #SocialHousing #PrivateSector #HousingAssociations #GreenSpaces

So much of the discussion in housing at the moment is about the need for investment in supply and renewal - there's lots needed but where's it going to come from? 🏘️💷 At the Chartered Institute of Housing we've submitted a set of clear asks ahead of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget on 30 October (and subsequent Spending Review): ➡️Invest in social housing to ensure that new supply includes affordable and secure homes ➡️Invest in supported housing to address rising levels of need and reduce pressures on public services ➡️Invest in homelessness prevention and support to address the current crisis, particularly in temporary accommodation    ➡️Reform social security provision to support those on the lowest incomes ➡️Support people with energy costs this winter and continue to drive decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements in homes You can read our full submission at https://lnkd.in/eH8554Y3 #ukhousing #investtosave #socialhousing