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If the cost-to-build alone is $430k per place what is the total cost for a greenfields site? Land, development approval, consultants, interest costs, equipment, trading-up losses. It would be at least $550k. $9.5M expansion of aged care home south of Cairns puts cost of bed at $430,000-plus

Thus it begins with Inclusionary Zoning because everything after Zoning will work itself out. Exclusionary and low density Zoning prohibits production of housing the market demands and needs. Zoning is the foundation of the housing supply and Inclusionary Zoning releases the government constraint to permit affordable housing the housing market is screaming for. Zoning must make it economically feasible to produce affordable housing otherwise the zoning is unconstitutional and contrary to the general welfare and common good.

SA Rental Reforms - Ending a Tenancy and Prescribed Reasons With our new reforms coming into effect from July 1, a tenancy cannot be terminated without a prescribed reason. These are the four main reasons which required prescribed evidence to be provided. There are other various reasons which can be provided where a tenant is in breach of their agreement. These can all be found on the new Form 9.

We’re reaching out to highlight a concerning issue regarding an apartment we manage on the 8th floor of an apartment block in Edgware HA8, where the lift has been out of service for almost a month. Despite repeated updates, delays in resolving this issue have caused significant inconvenience for the tenants. Understandably, they are now requesting a reduction in rent due to the disruption—a fair ask considering the circumstances. I've tagged the Housing Association, Peabody and FirstPort (UK) as the block managers in this post to urge prompt action. The lack of a functional lift for such an extended period does not reflect the standard of service that residents should expect. It’s only right that the Housing Association considers taking responsibility for this lapse. A reasonable step would be to offer a reduction in the service charges paid by leaseholders, as the services being provided do not meet expectations. We hope this serves as an opportunity for the HA and managing agents to collaborate effectively, prioritise tenant welfare, and restore confidence in the management of the property. Prompt resolution of this issue will go a long way in ensuring satisfaction for everyone involved. Anyone else experiencing such issues? Do you think the HA should take more responsibility and be held liable for the repairs? #TenantSupport #PropertyManagement #BlockManagement #CommunityMatters

The Queensland Government's latest tranche of residential tenancy reforms is an important step forward in catching Queensland up with the rest of Australia on renters rights - but there's still a long way to go. Even if all these reforms pass, renters remain in a significantly disadvantageous position—with Queenslanders remaining far behind comparable international or even interstate jurisdictions on renters’ conditions, security and freedom to make their rental dwelling into a home.  Without a significant increase in both public and private housing supply, renters will continue to suffer growing rents and housing anxiety and no rental regulation can fix that. It will take mass building projects and an ambitious planning reform agenda that upzones our expanding city and makes it more affordable. Ensuring renters are in the room when decisions get made will be key in making sure this work continues. In a future where renters' bargaining power is built up through much greater supply of private and non-market housing and through regulatory settings that support renters' collective organising and enforcement of their rights, we are far less likely to see a repeat of the rent price spiral we are experiencing at the moment. This bill should pass—but many of this bill’s ambitions will be compromised until no-cause evictions are ended for good and renters’ voices are appropriately represented in decision-making spaces.

😔 Another "Dining Room Closed" sign... and another reminder that New Hampshire has a serious housing problem. It's easy to get frustrated with restaurants and other businesses that have limited hours or services these days. But before you complain, consider this: They can't find enough staff because workers can't afford to live where the jobs are. 😡 😭 🍽️ 🏥 ⚒️ 🏡 This isn't just about restaurants. It's about hospitals struggling to find nurses, schools struggling to find teachers, and businesses of all kinds struggling to stay open. 🔐 When workers can't afford to live in our communities, we ALL pay the price: 💰 * Fewer services and longer wait times: Everywhere from your doctor's office to your favorite coffee shop. * Higher prices: Businesses have to pass on the increased costs of attracting and retaining employees. * Less vibrant communities: We all miss out when businesses close and people move away. New Hampshire needs a housing boom – and we need it NOW. That means more apartments, more starter homes, more workforce housing – the whole mix! 🛑 Don't just scroll past this! Here's what you can do and it's SO SIMPLE... * Call your town planner/planning board and demand more housing options in your community. * Contact your local officials (select board, city council) and tell them housing is a top priority. * Reach out to your State Representatives and Senators and let them know we need action on the housing crisis. You can find their contact info on the NH General Court website: https://lnkd.in/e4DTNE8V Let's make some noise and demand change! Share this post and tag your friends. #housingcrisis #NHpolitics #supportlocal

There was a conundrum rather hesitation expressed by many residential and commercial welfare associations in situations where some owners preferred not to pay maintenance charges for valid or frivolous reasons. In such instances, many associations opted to stay silent rather than use the power given to them under section 21 of the Telangana Apartments (Promotion of Construction and Ownership) Act, 1987, which reads "The manager or board of managers of an association of apartment owners may, after due notice of not less than seven days, for just and sufficient cause, cut off, with-hold, or in any manner curtail or reduce, any essential supply or service enjoyed by an apartment owner." In one such instance, when the association disconnected the essential supplies, the owner opted to challenge the constitutional validity of this section 'as violation of fundamental right' rather than exercising the legal remedies available. The Court upon hearing the parties held "If the apartment association is not equipped with enough power to deal with defaulters, then the law will become toothless tiger' . In short, welfare association members in Telangana may consider issuing a circular to apartment owners sensitising the owners to voice out their concerns without withholding maintenance charges. It is evident that non-payment of maintenance charges is a default and welfare association (after giving due notice of 7 days to comply) are empowered to disconnect essentials as a consequence of default. Shalini kondamuri Dhivya Rao # apartments #welfareassociation #societies #residentialrealestate Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ggsKcHrX

🏠✨ Exciting developments in housing policy as of 01/07/2024!🏠✨ NSW Planning has announced updates to the Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC) Direction and an enhanced Housing SEPP, aligning with the Diverse and Well Located Homes Legislation. Notably, the HPC payment timing and which consent it applies to now varies based on the development and subdivision type. Contact SubCerts for more information on this. Stage 1 of the Diverse and Well located legislation has been implemented, enabling dual occupancies across most R2 zones, with minor exceptions. Currently, CDC applications are excluded but are proposed for inclusion in the stage 2 rollout. For further details, don't hesitate to contact the SubCerts team at info@subcerts.com.au Stay tuned for more updates as we navigate these legislative changes! #HousingPolicy #UrbanDevelopment #DiverseHomes #LegislationUpdate #residentialdevelopment

LANDLORDS - DID YOU KNOW? Rhode Island Increases Notice Periods for Rentals. Published Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Originally published June 27, 2024 and updated Sept. 17, 2024 Starting on June 24, 2024, a new Rhode Island law increased the amount of notice that landlord must provide a tenant before raising rent. Here is how the rent increase notice periods have changed for dwelling units. Type of Tenant Old law New law Tenants 62 or under 30 days 60 days Tenants over 62 60 days 120 days (Applies to month-to-month tenants only) The notice periods do not apply to increases for tenants of housing established by federal or state law with different notice periods or for occupants of assisted living or similar care facilities. The notice periods for terminating a tenancy have not changed. https://lnkd.in/eSwbpbY5

Appeal Success in a district with a recently adopted local plan (in this case Epping Forest District Council) in part based on the fact that although recently adopted the council could not demonstrate a five year land supply (if only they had taken heed of my objections on this issue) and the fact that it made no provision for Older Persons Housing. For those of you who are aware of my earlier posts this is exactly the route that Sheffield City Council are going down at their recent Local Plan examination. The appeal was for 52 later living apartments (Extra Care Housing) incorporating a convenience shop and café (use class E); 13 retirement cottages (Extra Care Housing); 10 self-build & custom build houses; 4 affordable houses, open space, bowling green, children's play area. This was a site in the green belt although being both derelict and well enclosed we did have an interesting debate at the hearing if it would have been "grey Belt" in the context of the NPPF Consultation although this does not feature in the decision. The inspector concluded that set against the Green Belt harm (which in this case was impact on openness), the following considerations that weighed significantly in the scheme’s favour: The proposal would provide major housing development within the context of a shortfall in supply; Deliver on-site and off-site affordable housing; Provide older people’s housing for which there is a critical need; Provide SBCH plots within the context of a failure to comply with the duties of the SBCH Act. This was a hearing at which I was asked to appear to support my evidence which was submitted for the application on Older Persons Housing Need, Affordable Housing Need, Need for Self Build, and Five Year Housing Land Supply. This is of course is more difficult than being able to produce new uptodate evidence but the ability to inset an uptodate list of disputed sites into the SoCG was incredibly useful. If anyone has any questions or wants a deeper insight into the case please get in touch. #olderpersonshousing #extracare #selfbuild #5yearlandsupply #greybelt