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‘The lack of accessible and affordable housing is the main driver of the nation’s homelessness crisis,’ said St Vincent de Paul Society National President Mark Gaetani. Homelessness Week 2024 starts Monday 5 August, and the Society is stressing that housing solutions must be linked to the call for “Homelessness Action Now”.   🏡 St Vincent de Paul Society is always there to provide support where we can, but structural solutions are vital and that’s why the provision of more social and community housing is essential. The housing market has a supply issue which means that rents continue to skyrocket, and availability has tumbled, with zero vacancies in some areas.   🏡 It takes time to build, especially after years of neglect by governments at all levels. Even with a commendable target of 1.2 million homes by 2028-29, a shortfall of 257,000 is projected. Meanwhile, the large stock of vacant existing housing should be brought back into the market. 🏡 This is why we are calling on all governments to incentivise the use of residential property and land that has been left vacant, long-term through taxation reform. Please join our call by sharing this post on your social media account. Thank you!  #NationalHomelessnessWeek2024 

‘The lack of accessible and affordable housing is the main driver of the nation’s homelessness crisis,’ said St Vincent de Paul Society National President Mark Gaetani. Homelessness Week 2024 starts Monday 5 August, and the Society is stressing that housing solutions must be linked to the call for “Homelessness Action Now”.   🏡 St Vincent de Paul Society is always there to provide support where we can, but structural solutions are vital and that’s why the provision of more social and community housing is essential. The housing market has a supply issue which means that rents continue to skyrocket, and availability has tumbled, with zero vacancies in some areas.   🏡 It takes time to build, especially after years of neglect by governments at all levels. Even with a commendable target of 1.2 million homes by 2028-29, a shortfall of 257,000 is projected. Meanwhile, the large stock of vacant existing housing should be brought back into the market. 🏡 This is why we are calling on all governments to incentivise the use of residential property and land that has been left vacant, long-term through taxation reform. Please join our call by sharing this post on your social media account. Thank you!  #NationalHomelessnessWeek2024 

Rents are set to skyrocket by a staggering 10% this year, the highest jump since the GFC. For those already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this could be the tipping point. The difference between making ends meet and falling into homelessness. We need a greater investment in social and affordable housing, to create a safety net for those hit hardest by the rent hikes. Community housing providers are ready to put in the work, but we need the NSW Government to step up and do their part in tomorrow’s #NSWBudget. #nswpol #socialhousing #communityhousing

🏠 I attended an eye-opening event on Future Cities with David Rudlin last month at the Watershed, where the pressing challenges of Bristol's housing crisis were discussed. The numbers don't lie: Bristol is facing a housing crisis of unprecedented proportions! The average house price is nearly 12 times the average salary, making homeownership a distant dream for many. Due to a lack of affordable accommodation, over 800 people are forced to live in vans. 🚐 In addition to the 20,000 households on the council's waiting list and the 1,400 homeless households in temporary shelters, the private rental sector is overwhelmed, with over 300 inquiries per available home. This situation underscores the pressing need for policies that prioritise affordable housing and address the root causes of homelessness. Need advice or assistance with Housing Matters? Reach out to → https://lnkd.in/e9aFaFCD for support and guidance. Let's work together to ensure everyone has a home in Bristol! 🤝✊ #BristolHousingCrisis #AffordableHousingNow #CommunityAction #BristolFutureCities #HousingForAll #FutureCitiesBDP

This from Homeless Network Scotland 👇 With numbers in the housing budget and homelessness data both going the wrong way this week, there's no doubt that the impact of these setbacks is profound. But you just can't keep a good sector down. Because alongside urgent calls for more homes, more urgently - we see more and more developments squeezing every last drop of potential from the housing already to hand. This is about buying back homes, turning over voids faster, converting commercial spaces, releasing empty homes and easing access to the private rented sector.

As pandemic-era rental assistance and eviction protections expire, the housing burden on ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in New York State is becoming increasingly severe. In 2022: 🏘️ 68% of NY households were rent-burdened, paying over 30% of their income on rent. 🏘️ 44% were severely rent-burdened, paying a staggering 50% or more of their income on rent. With rising costs of living and the loss of crucial support systems, many ALICE families are now at risk of housing insecurity and potential homelessness. Learn more: https://loom.ly/QklYkt8 #HousingCrisis #ALICE #AffordableHousing #RentBurden #NYFamilies

Threshold is working toward a future where everyone has a secure place to call home. We recommend that the State should adopt a proactive approach with housing initiatives like the Tenant-In-Situ scheme – where the renter continues to remain at the property: their home. If the State bought at least 50% of rental properties that go up for sale, this would significantly help to prevent individuals and families entering homelessness. It would also stabilise and nurture community bonds, and grow the public housing stock. If you are experiencing difficulties in your rented home, contact a Threshold advisor today for free, professional and confidential advice. Call 1800 454 454 or visit threshold.ie. #Threshold #Rentersrights

Housing choice vouchers are the federal government's most significant rental assistance; 2.3 million American households rely on the $30 billion program. Across the country, the number of vouchers is determined by annual funding from Congress. However, studies have found that funding has yet to keep up with rental prices in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles. This has contributed to the homelessness crisis in cities like Los Angeles. Addressing housing and homelessness is our most urgent issue. We cannot wait for the status quo: Currently, LA is 270,000 units short of meeting the existing demand for affordable housing - and demand keeps growing as home and land prices continue climbing. We encourage you to read the full article and visit our website, TheAngelenoProject.Org, to learn more about our efforts to address housing and homelessness. https://lnkd.in/dJXXiqHj

Local councils are sounding the alarm on the housing crisis 🚨 Tenant’s union Housing Action Teesside are calling for large-scale council housing to address rising homelessness. 📈Since July 2023, rents in Stockton have risen by 7.9%, contributing to an 83% rise in homelessness. Many households remain stuck in damp, mouldy and unfit-for-purpose temporary accommodation while waiting for council housing. Housing Action suggests building more council housing could help relieve waiting lists and provide a fairer alternative to private renting. 🏚️But what if vacant homes could be part of the solution? By converting unused properties, through adaptive reuse or property guardianship, councils could provide housing relief and ease pressure on the rental market - while addressing a critical social need. 🏡Is the future of housing in transforming what’s left behind? https://lnkd.in/ekjd99ih #HousingCrisis #SocialHousing #Stockton #CouncilHousing #CommunityHousing #UrbanRenewal #AfforadbleHousing #PropertyGuardianship #LiveinGuardians

Social Housing: A Vital Solution for Affordable Living Recent analysis by Shelter reveals social housing in England is 64% more affordable than private renting, saving renters an average of £828 per month. With a chronic shortage of social homes and record-high private rents, many are being priced out and facing homelessness. Shelter calls for the construction of 90,000 new social homes annually for the next decade to address the housing crisis and provide stability for families. This aligns with the mission of JF Sixteen Homes to offer affordable housing solutions and support community well-being. #AffordableHousing #SocialHomes #HousingCrisis #ShelterUK #CommunitySupport #StableHousing #EndHomelessness #HousingForAll #JF16Homes #AffordableLiving #BuildSocialHomes #HousingSolutions source: https://lnkd.in/eM88mayA