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State budget falls short in addressing WA’s housing crisis Last week’s 2024-25 State Budget announcements held very little surprises, and in relation to the housing and development sector, perhaps a few surprises would have been welcome. As we continue to grapple with the housing supply shortage across Western Australia, Treasurer of WA Rita Saffioti outlined a budget focused on five important themes – cost-of-living relief, housing, health, infrastructure and economic growth. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gK2dqsHV #statebudget #WAbudget #HousingCrisis #Housing #Realestate

State budget falls short in addressing WA’s housing crisis Last week’s 2024-25 State Budget announcements held very little surprises, and in relation to the housing and development sector, perhaps a few surprises would have been welcome. As we continue to grapple with the housing supply shortage across Western Australia, Treasurer of WA Rita Saffioti outlined a budget focused on five important themes – cost-of-living relief, housing, health, infrastructure and economic growth. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gu9-HEeq #statebudget #WAbudget #HousingCrisis #Housing #Realestate

How can we build 1.5 million homes in the next parliament? Some practical solutions from Toby Lloyd 🏦 Ensure that committed money is spent 🏘️ Encourage diversity in householding Read more on our Red Brick blog https://lnkd.in/ed_HF_U8

I joined Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and colleagues from across the housing sector yesterday including Kate Henderson, Clare Miller, Fiona Fletcher Smith, Craig Moule, Sarah Ireland, Chan Kataria, OBE for a very productive discussion on how we can work together to boost the supply of much-needed social and affordable housing, and how those homes can play a significant role in driving economic growth. The government can create long-term solutions for the housing crisis by establishing consistent policies and supporting the growth of the housing sector, and it was really encouraging to hear their plans. We need to attract new private investment and reverse the decline in social and supported housing, which will help to reduce poverty, boost the economy and social mobility, alleviate pressure on the NHS, and help the country transition to net-zero.  It will be challenging to achieve the change that’s needed in one parliament. But we are ready to work together to help quickly set a course for government and the sector to deliver in the short, medium and long term. 

After nine years of Liberal inaction under Justin Trudeau, housing affordability has spiraled out of control. Today’s report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals a heartbreaking reality: by 2027, 2.6 million Canadian households will face core housing needs—an increase of nearly a million since Trudeau’s so-called “National Housing Strategy” began. Right here in Pickering-Brooklin, families are struggling to find homes they can afford, while Liberals in Ottawa reward housing officials with bonuses larger than the average Canadian salary. Pierre Poilievre and Canada’s Conservatives have real solutions: we’ll axe the tax on new homes under $1 million and cut the red tape holding up construction. We’ll tie federal funding to real housing completions, not Liberal photo-ops. Pickering-Brooklin deserves leadership that delivers for families. Let’s Bring It Home with Common Sense Conservative policies to fix Canada’s housing crisis and restore affordability for everyone. It’s time for action. Join us today and help build a better future. #BringItHome #AffordableHousingNow #PickeringBrooklin #CommonSenseConservatism

"To help get Britain building, planning reform has rightly been a priority for the new government. But, on its own, it won’t be enough." Writing in Housing Today, our Chief Executive Andy Hulme outlines the three steps the government needs to take to build more affordable homes. https://lnkd.in/e76pY-wj #UKHousing #AffordableHousing #SocialHousing #HousingCrisis

A great discussion to understand how we can work in collaboration to take the first steps to help deliver what will be the biggest boost to social and affordable housing in a generation.

A thoughtfully implemented Renters’ Bill of Rights has great potential to move the dial in a meaningful way on upholding renters’ right to housing by establishing national standards that guarantee a minimum level of protection for all renters across Canada. It must be a top priority in the 2025 federal budget, aligning with a human rights-based principles, ensuring robust enforcement and accountability mechanisms, and strong protections for renters. Read the National Right to Housing Network's recommendations on the 2025 federal budget: https://lnkd.in/esAuWTBA

The biggest threat to council finances 🚨 London Councils has outlined the threat that the housing crisis poses to local government budgets. This comes against the backdrop of a number of London boroughs facing effective bankruptcy. Read more 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eM2_iFdy London Councils #London #Councils #Housing #Homelessness #Finance #Budget

In her recent landmark #speech, the new #Labour government's Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, outlined ambitious proposals for #devolution, with a focus on #partnering with local leaders to help address the #housingcrisis and revitalising the provision of #socialhousing and #affordablehomes. In the #Midlands region, we must look at the authorities facing the greatest numbers on their waiting lists in 2024 for #socialhousing. In #Birmingham, there are over 25,000 persons on the wait list (up 18% since 2018); in #Coventry 12,700 people await being housed (almost doubling since 2019) and #Sandwell has seen a staggering 28% increase since 2020 with 9,100 households on the social housing list. The #devolution plans (including fiscal autonomy) aim to provide increased flexibility in allocating #resources and implementing #strategies tailored to local conditions. By giving more direct control, it is anticipated that #localgovernment and authorities will be able to respond more quickly and appropriately to emerging housing crises, and direct resources and funds more precisely to the areas of greatest need within their jurisdictions. It is hoped that this approach might accelerate the building of #affordablehousing through increased borrowing/lending capabilities, and better retention of housing-related revenues. The plans are not however, without potential challenges, such as ensuring equitable distribution of resources across different regions, and maintaining national standards. The success of the proposals will depend on careful implementation and ongoing support from central #government, and to ensure the responsible use of devolved powers. We will need to see accountability frameworks in place that aim to increase transparency, and ensure that decisions are made closer to the communities they affect. The new approach does however represent a significant shift from previous policies, emphasising #Labour's commitment to solving the #housingcrisis through empowering #localcommunities. As with any major policy shift, the true impact of the plans will only become clear as they are implemented and refined over time. It remains to be seen how more innovative, localised approaches evolve and, as they are implemented with success, whether such solutions are shared and replicated elsewhere within the country. Shakespeare Martineau Ampa - Legal & Professional Services Social Housing Lucy Caldicott Richard Parker Sharon Thompson, JP Louise Drew Neil Gosling Centre for the New Midlands Chris Smith Halima Sacranie Laura Shoaf, CBE Emma Harris Anita Rasaratnam Luke Hillson Alex Cole FRSA TIN Ventures Anita Rasaratnam #shmalaw #housingcrisis #labour #uk #housing