Home Builders Federation

Across England, over £1.5 billion of Section 106 contributions are made each year towards funding community facilities and services, with a further £48 million of contributions made in Wales. S106 contributions are most commonly used for education, although significant financial contributions are also made towards other community facilities 👇

While we welcome recent action to address planning constraints... ... it is paramount that Government’s reforms go beyond the planning system if it is to meet its housing supply ambitions. The increasingly unaffordable cost of home ownership is stifling the market and it is the first time in decades there is no government support in place for aspiring homeowners. The industry needs a level of confidence in demand to commit investment in land, submitting planning permissions and building the workforce needed to deliver more new homes. Meanwhile, 160,000 homes remain stuck due to nutrient neutrality restrictions. View the latest data on planning permissions for sites and units in England within our latest Housing Pipeline Report 📄👉https://lnkd.in/dvbXzGET Glenigan #HousingPipeline

In this recent opinion piece, Emma highlights that while the Government's planning reforms are to be applauded, the target of delivering 1.5 million new homes will only be met if wider challenges are tackled. These include... 👉 addressing the skills gap 👉 mortgage affordability and high deposits 👉 the delivery of affordable housing through the Section 106 mechanism

Home building makes a direct contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) through the economic output it produces. It also… ✅ Supports a significant employment base ✅ Contributes to public finances through the tax revenues it generates ✅ Stimulates further demand and economic activity   Read The Economic Footprint of Home Building in England and Wales report 📄👉 https://lnkd.in/eZNnqBkX

📅 Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍 We’re taking the opportunity to encourage open conversations about mental health in construction and challenge the stigma surrounding talking about mental health 👷♂️ 💬 If you’re a construction worker or employ construction workers, it’s important to know that support is available and where you can find it. Whether you are seeking it for yourself, family, friends or colleagues 👇 The Lighthouse Charity offers emotional, physical, and financial support to construction workers and their families. Their helpline is available 24/7 to talk through challenges and concerns, without judgement. 📞 0345 605 1956 or 📲 HARDHAT to 85258 Lighthouse also has a free wellbeing academy, self-support app and facilitates local support groups. 👉 https://lnkd.in/duszH98 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞? Use our housing calculator to find out if you're right. 🏡 📊 👉 https://lnkd.in/edYhZ6_3

“Wales has been underdelivering new homes for many years across all tenures, and the Audit Wales’s recent report highlights many of the systemic issues which have caused this - including a lack of resources in LPAs, and a plan-led system that slows down housing delivery.” 💬 Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales Audit Wales has published a report on Affordable Housing, considering the progress that has been made towards the current target of delivering 20,000 homes during this Senedd term. Read more about what it means for the home building industry and delivery of new homes 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXngry2T

"An ambitious, cross-Whitehall strategy will be necessary if we are to tackle the housing crisis in a meaningful way but only time will tell if the Government is up for the challenge." 🖊️ Emma Ramell, Director of External Affairs, Home Builders Federation

📢 Are you involved in school and college outreach activities to promote the careers available within home building? Take a look at this 👇 As part of its Build Your Future in Housing campaign, The Housing Forum has developed a free toolkit for schools, colleges and careers advisors. The toolkit includes Key messages and information to support positive conversations around careers in the industry ☑️Facts and figures about the types of roles available ☑️A video to be shared with students ☑️Drafted content for newsletters, social media and more Download and share the resource with your contacts 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVnFwURY

Today’s HMI was an opportunity to reflect on the Government’s new relationship with the industry and the upcoming challenges in delivering the country’s ambitious housing targets. Speakers gave insight on… 🔹Market affordability 🔹Attracting the future workforce 🔹Strategic planning 🔹Interest rates and the market outlook Housebuilder Media #HMI24