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Don't miss it!! Come let us solve this Rubik's Cube of a Housing crisis with more than the same old tired words...together.. Make it a movement for the Social Good...not just 'individual good'. It is possible.. Just don't give up. "To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." Architect Buckminster Fuller 1960. #developer #construction #planning #design #affordablehousing #affordablerentals #realestate #commercialrealestate #condos #realestateindustry #interestrates #loaninterest #inflation

GFA of Residential Care Homes for Elderly Premises (#RCHE) could be exempted for new developments under the modified Incentive Scheme to encourage Provision of RCHE launched in Jun 2023. The GFA concession is subject to a cap of abt 129,000 sqft or 10% permissible GFA under lease, whichever is the greater.  A #S16 town planning application was noted recently for a medium-size site in Yuen Long Town Centre. The land lease is for unrestricted uses apart from industrial purposes. The land lies within an area zoned for R(A), which restricts commercial uses for the lowest 3 floors usually. Max plot ratio should be abt 6.2 for a normal composite development. With the benefit of the Incentive Scheme, the owner is now proposing a 7-level RCHE(s) within the new development, and the plot ratio will be 12.12, including the RCHE, if approved. Details of the S16 application https://lnkd.in/gftrBHyU Details of the Incentive Scheme, see my previous post https://lnkd.in/gCYGR4yM #ElderlyHome #Redevelopment #PlotRatio #TownPlanning #SocialWelfareDept #WSD  #RCHE #安老院舍

The future of housing supply hinges upon the NPPF updates. How will these adopted changes alter the housing industry in 2025? Prime Plots offers unparalleled bespoke consultancy to maximise these new opportunities. #BuildingForTheFuture #InnovationInConstruction #NPPF2025 #DistinctiveDesign #EmpoweringBuilders #MarketReady #ResidentialProjectSuccess

Well done to Anthony Okereke and team at Royal Borough of Greenwich for bringing this enforcement! Well said, ‘’We will not standby and allow poor quality and unlawful development anywhere in our borough and we are not afraid of taking difficult decisions when we believe it’s the right thing to do.” A lot more councils and contracting authorities need to start taking this hand stance. Developers, contractors and their supply chain must be held to account. I am not sure how the site was procured but this enforcement has implications for procurement also. How do councils and contracting authorities protect the integrity of what is procured vs what is delivered? Often we see the procured schemes doesn’t resemble the delivered development. People, their livelihoods, health and wellbeing all depend on quality and sustainable homes and places and developments. It’s a privilege to support the procurement sustainable development projects that provide places where people can live, thrive and enable inclusive economy. #homes #places #sustainability #safety #develolment #planning #procurement

The Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) has launched, offering a new SSD pathway for major residential developments and rezonings.   Starting January 8, 2025, applicants can submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for projects valued over $60M in Greater Sydney and $30M in regional NSW. The EOI criteria is based around the following objectives: 1. Identify high-yield housing proposals by focusing on known high-yield types of residential accommodation. 2. Identify housing projects that can be assessed and constructed quickly by focusing on more compliant, major residential proposals that can commence construction quickly. 3. Drive quality and affordable housing by focusing on housing development proposals that are well-located, have enabling infrastructure and contribute to affordable housing supply. 4. Compliment the State Significant Rezoning Policy by providing a potential pathway for major residential proposals that are seeking concurrent rezoning (spot rezoning).   The EOI process will be open throughout the Housing Accord period to June 2029 and EOIs will be reviewed monthly, meaning there will be multiple opportunities to submit proposals for major residential developments to the HDA each year. The HDA will sit within the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.   For further information or assistance with nominating your projects for the new pathway, reach out to the Beam Team. Chris Forrester Michael Rowe Brendan Hoskins   https://lnkd.in/gT7CpFv5

The Expression of Interest process is now open for the Housing Delivery Authority. The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has a webform available on their website with a number of questions to be answered for EOIs to be considered by the HDA. https://lnkd.in/g6-9heFm

🏗️ Apex October Development Update 🏗️ Residential Growth Certificates of Occupancy issued: 76 Units currently under construction: 3,882 Commercial Development Total square footage under construction: 3.39M SF New square footage completed in October: 19,826 SF Apex is booming with residential and commercial projects, reflecting the area’s rapid growth and increasing demand. Stay tuned as these numbers continue to climb! 📈 #ApexGrowth #DevelopmentUpdate #RealEstateTrends #CommercialRealEstate

🏗️🚧 GBV Development Update 🚧🏗️ 🏘️New roads are going in! Residential real estate opportunities coming soon! 🏬The commercial market in GBV is flourishing! Space is limited and real estate is moving! Call us today to bring your business to GBV! #hthreg #commercialrealestate #residentialrealestate #greensboroughvillage #developmentupdate

Understanding the RAB Act: Enhancing Confidence in Residential Construction The recently introduced Residential Apartment Buildings (RAB) Act is a significant step forward in ensuring the quality and safety of high-rise residential buildings in NSW. Key Aspects of the RAB Act: Quality Assurance: The act enforces stringent quality controls and standards for residential buildings. Consumer Protection: Provides homeowners with greater protection against defects and poor workmanship. Developer and Builder Accountability: Ensures developers and builders adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements. At Hunter Windows, we align our high-rise façade solutions with the RAB Act, providing developers and builders with whom we work, and ultimately the buyers, with confidence in the durability and performance of our products. #RABAct #HighRiseQuality #HunterWindows #ConsumerProtection #ConstructionStandards

A Long and Winding Road Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) reflects on a pivotal year for housing, examining the challenges and opportunities that the new Government’s policies have presented to builders. Federation of Master Builders https://lnkd.in/ddQ_dH9a #HousingPolicy #ConstructionChallenges #FMB #BuildingOpportunities #UKHousing