Community Housing Industry Association Victoria’s Post

While the Victorian Government gives $M in Taxpayers hard earned $ AND land to this sector to help those most in need, and they claim they build for all, then why are most of the homeless on C/L payments not able to land a home? This is due to each provider being a small BUSINESS that needs to earn $ to pay high wages (CEO's earn more than the prime minister) those on C/l payments pay the least in rent so the cost of maintaining a property is higher than the income , hence they take more of those working than not working. Until our governments keep investing in Public Housing where your income (to an extent) doesn't matter, then the homelessness and the waiting lists for housing will continue to rise. Look a tEngland where it started before here and they are now building Public Housing again due to this.

Health=Wealth and Homelessness=Illness. Look at this on social housing. A taste: “In 1980 (when Right to Buy began), affordable rented homes represented 31% of total dwellings in England. Now, they represent just 16.5%. There’s no doubt that Right to Buy has helped a huge number of families into home ownership. But there is also no question that the affordable homes sold have not been adequately replaced. The dream of a property-owning democracy has manifested in a property-owning generation and is now failing the next generation.” #SocialHousing #HealthequalsWealth #HousingPolicy

Faith Housing Alliance CEO Rose Thomson welcomes the additional funding under the Albanese Government’s Housing for Australia Plan, saying– “The measures announced by the Treasurer are targeted investments that further strengthen the government’s plan to build 1.2 million new homes by 2029 and take aim at emerging issues that could threaten to derail progress. “In addition, $1.9 billion in concessional loans helps to reduce finance costs for community housing providers who will deliver homes under the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF). “Increasing the maximum rates of Commonwealth Rent Assistance by 10% will help nearly a million households on the lowest incomes, supporting households to weather expected rental increases. “Beyond reinforcing the government’s housing reform commitments, this budget misses an opportunity to go further to meet our national housing emergency with the scale of investment needed to address the chronic underinvestment in social housing. “Inflationary pressures will undoubtedly be cited as a reason to take a measured approach at this time. But the strong call from Faith Housing Alliance and other peaks was to continue setting a bold agenda for reform. “With the first round of HAFF likely oversubscribed with strong proposals from community housing providers across Australia, there is an immediate opportunity to realise the investment of time and resources from our members who have put forward projects by increasing investment to deliver well-located housing across metro and regional areas rapidly. “We will be paying close attention to the detail in the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness as it is signed with states and territories and to the progress of the National Housing and Homelessness Plan as the lynchpin strategy uniting efforts to achieve housing system reform and homelessness prevention. “We will also be watching the Opposition’s budget reply on Thursday as we see the early framework for the next federal election shaping up. Faith Housing Alliance's advocacy to governments to support individual and community wellbeing by providing the essential human right of a home remains focused on: 1. Rapidly scaling up housing supply 2. Extending wrap-around tenant supports 3. Delivering an integrated planning pathway 4. Unlocking well-located faith-owned land for housing Read our summary of housing support measures: https://lnkd.in/dPKPFgkh Will it be enough? Share your thoughts below 👇 #Budget2024 #housingcrisis #socialhousing #affordablehousing #housingforall #YIGBY

According to a new report by the Local Government Association, the rollout of 5-year local housing deals by 2025 could lead to the construction of 200,000 additional social homes over the next 30 years. These local housing deals would combine funding from multiple national housing programmes into a single pot, giving councils more autonomy and funding certainty to deliver long-term, strategic plans for affordable housing in their communities. Investing in social housing through these local deals could also yield significant economic benefits, including reduced government spending on emergency assistance and homelessness services. See more here: https://heyor.ca/nneeC3 #LocalGovernment #HousingDeals #SocialHomes #LGA

Problem: A staggering 1.2 million households in the UK languish on waiting lists, seeking affordable housing solutions. Among them, 140,000 children find themselves homeless, with the problem seemingly becoming worse with the current cost of living crisis and income inequality. This cost the government 1.7bn GBP last year – as the lack of suitable accommodation means councils must house these individuals requiring support in hotels and airbnbs Solution: Vacant Homes vs. Homelessness The figures paint a startling picture: while an estimated 261,000 homes sit empty, a staggering 309,000 individuals in England alone grapple with homelessness. If these neglected properties were to be revitalised and brought back into use, the housing crisis can be transformed. Research shows the solution is cost effective, much faster than building new homes, energy efficient and is government backed for regeneration. Is it estimated that 90,000 new social rent homes per year across England are needed. According to a report by Shelter, converting an empty home takes around 1/3 of the time compared to building from scratch - taking a matter of months, instead of 2-5 years to build. The report also claims that turning empty homes into social rent homes is better for the environment, cutting carbon emissions by 50-75% per unit on average. Over the past 3 years, we've renovated hundreds of unloved and redundant properties into quality accommodation spaces most needed by communities. In my mind, it creates a win-win situation for both local authorities, investors and the tenant. Street by street and house by house - we can create both financial viability with a measurable impact. https://lnkd.in/dbryhjwp

Excellent Insight on problems and Soultions of social housing.

Data emerging this week from the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) show encouraging signs in delivering more affordable housing across the country, but there are concerns that Queensland is being left behind. Queensland Community Housing Providers (CHPs) were in bids for more than 4,000 much-needed social and affordable homes, but the state has been approved for only 1,315 in this first round. "This result doesn’t make much sense in the face of evident need and huge population growth. "Whilst Housing Australia will have considered various factors to determine outcomes for Round One of the HAFF, it’s hard not to think Queensland has fared poorly," said Q Shelter CEO, Fiona Caniglia. “At Q Shelter, we are committed to strengthening the role of CHPs in Queensland through a more enabling policy framework and operating model. "We are confident that this can be achieved by investing in a Community Housing Road Map to 2046 that aligns with state government population and housing targets. In the lead-up to next month's Queensland state election, Q Shelter calls on current and future Queensland Government decision-makers to continue recurrent funding for the Community Housing Futures program and partner with industry to develop a community housing industry roadmap to 2046. #CommunityHousing #HomeMatters #BetterTogether #HAFFRoundOne #HousingSupply #Queensland https://lnkd.in/gw4v3ZZg

Supported housing is amazing. It transforms lives. It saves 41,000 people a year from homelessness and saves the public purse £1,390 per resident per year. We need more of it and, for this, we need government investment. Altair Ltd research estimates we need at least an additional 167,000 units of supported housing (167,329 to be precise), which is a 33% increase on supported housing owned by social landlords in 2023. Most of this growth occurs in the first seven years and is largely driven by an ageing population. These homes would cost an estimated £33.9bn to develop with a further £10.5bn p.a. in rents, service charge and housing-related support. There's also evidence of huge unmet demand from the lack of investment and oversight of the sector. There may be 3.6 million people who need support currently who aren't receiving it, and in the future, 1.7 million people may need supported housing, a 15% increase from 2020. Have a read of our report for National Housing Federation https://lnkd.in/dqrtAyAN and, if you are a supported housing member of NHF, use their lobbying tools to show the importance of supported housing and the level of investment needed to meet demand.

We support the National Housing Federation’s call for a #PlanForHousing to address the current UK housing crisis, giving Communities access to high-quality, affordable homes.  There are currently 8.5 million people in England who can’t access the housing they need. This includes two million children in England living in overcrowded, unaffordable, or unsuitable homes. The total cost to our society caused by poor housing is estimated at £18.5bn per year. With a long-term plan, we could end the housing crisis. Without one, research shows that things will get worse. Greg Reed, Places for People Group CEO, said:    “We support the NHF's call for a Plan for Housing. As my friend Stuart Haire, CEO at Skipton Building Society, said this week: we need to build, build, build! Building more affordable homes is the cornerstone to addressing social inequality, alleviating poverty, and reducing strain on the welfare system. Our society needs this more than ever.  “Our chronic housing shortage is leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless, and is forcing countless others to live in overpriced, insecure, and poor-quality homes. At Places for People we are playing our part. We are building homes but also creating and supporting Communities that thrive. But we want to do so much more and with the right support we can and will – for our Customers, our Communities, and our society.” By building a long-term plan which delivers real change for the people who need it most, the next government can transform the housing system and create lasting solutions that serve people, the planet, and our economy. New research highlights the economic impact of building social housing. ‘The economic impact of building social housing’ completed by the Cebr, in a partnership between the NHF and Shelter, the research shows that: ● Just one year of building the 90,000 social rented homes our country needs would add £51.2bn to the UK economy.  ● £32.6bn would be generated within a year of building the homes, supporting almost 350,000 jobs.  ● Within 11 years the initial government funding to build the homes would be fully paid back.   ● Over 30 years, building 90,000 social rented homes will result in a £12bn profit for the taxpayer. We’re dedicated to supporting initiatives that benefit the Communities we serve and look forward to engaging with plans put in place to tackle the current housing crisis. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eyFXdCX8 #BecauseCommunityMatters #WeAreCommunity #UKHousing 

🏡 Exciting Developments in Queensland Housing! 🏡 Last week, the State Government unveiled the Homes for Queenslanders plan, a $3.1 billion five-pillar initiative aimed at transforming the housing landscape. While the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) supports the plan's overarching principles, CEO Antonia Mercorella emphasises the need for more details. Key Pillars Include: 1️⃣ Build more homes, faster: Incentivising Infill Fund, Ground Lease Model, State Facilitated Development Team, Inclusionary Planning Pilot Program 2️⃣ Support Queensland renters: Renters Relief Package, more RentConnect officers, Portable Bond Scheme, Law changes 3️⃣ Help first homeowners into the market: Support for First Nations people, Queensland Home Finance Loan Pilot Program, Help to Buy Scheme 4️⃣ Boost social housing Big Build: $1.25bn plan for 53,500 social homes by 2046 5️⃣ Work towards ending homelessness: $390m in additional funding, two-worker model, independent sector review, eight new youth foyers While Mercorella applauds the principles, she urges the government to reveal the detailed roadmap for achieving the ambitious social housing goals. The REIQ welcomes announcements on renters' relief, staff support, and funding for homelessness services but highlights the need to address the tax environment, construction costs, and apprenticeship support for comprehensive change. "Incentives are crucial for housing development, and ongoing funding allocation is key. Let's focus on creating pathways to home ownership and ensure a sustainable, multi-faceted solution for Queensland's housing challenges. 🌟 #queenslandproperty #realestate #qld