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And living in a housing co-operative has proven benefits such as: better health and employment outcomes; reduced isolation and increased skill and confidence, to name a few.* *The Value of Housing Co-operatives in Australia report: https://lnkd.in/gN26pzqT

WHAT IS ACHA? The Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) has been established to advocate for the benefits of the housing co-operative model and the growth and diversification of the social housing sector in Australia. ACHA is an alliance of Registered Community Housing Providers that deliver co-operative housing, including - Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) Victoria, - Co-operation Housing (WA), - Common Equity NSW, - Common Equity S.A. and - United Housing Co-operative (as a representative of Victorian independent rental co-operatives). ACHA is supported by the Business Council of Co-operatives & Mutuals (BCCM). Common Equity Housing Limited (CEHL) Common Equity Common Equity Housing SA Ltd Co-operation Housing United Housing Co-operative ltd. Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM)

Are Short-Term Rentals Impacting Provincetown's Affordable Housing? 🏠🏢 Discover the surprising truth about short-term rentals in Provincetown and their impact on affordable housing. Explore the regulations, best practices, and benefits for property owners while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. #AffordableHousing #ProvincetownRentals #PropertyOwnership #ShortTermRentals #CommunityService #BestPractices #SafeExperience #EnjoyProvincetown #Regulations #LGBTQFriendly

Check out three insights that explore how the growth of active adult rental communities can open up new possibilities and contribute to a more dynamic and inclusive housing market–an important initiative for many cities and towns. . https://ow.ly/7rjh50QFqe7

Check out three insights that explore how the growth of active adult rental communities can open up new possibilities and contribute to a more dynamic and inclusive housing market–an important initiative for many cities and towns. . https://ow.ly/7rjh50QFqe7

At Checkmate Housing Solutions, we believe in providing affordable senior housing in Baltimore that goes beyond just a place to live. Our homes are designed to foster meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community. Imagine your loved one thriving in a secure environment with access to enriching activities and supportive services. Experience the peace of mind that comes with knowing your family member is in a compassionate and caring community. Comment below: What features are most important to you when looking for senior living options?

Finally published this exciting feature on housing co-operatives and their ability to provide alternative affordable housing on Mancunian Matters today. I know so many young people who are struggling to either get on the property ladder or rent a place on their own. Often, opting to stay in their family home or renting a place with several friends seems like the only solution. This lack of affordable housing is particularly bad in Manchester, where the average rent price has increased for the fourth year in a row. I asked whether housing co-ops, which are often able to provide people with cheaper-than-average rents, could provide a solution to this crisis. A big thank you to Homes for Change and Citrus, two Manchester-based housing co-ops, for taking the time to speak to me for this piece. https://lnkd.in/dGsf2iAP

🏡Housing Co-operative 2.0 in Ireland 🏡 CHI Policy Manager Haley Curran latest paper explores the revival of co-operative housing in modern Ireland. Historically significant, co-operatives once accounted for 5% of social housing in the 60s and 70s, supported by state initiatives. With the Affordable Housing Act 2021, there is renewed potential for a sustainable co-operative housing model. In this paper Haley Curran examines the barriers to implementation and lessons from successful models in Europe, highlighting key opportunities to address housing needs and affordability in Ireland. Read more below ⤵️ #HousingCooperatives #AffordableHousing #IrishHousing

‘Co-operative housing is an important part of a diverse housing sector, and we are delighted to see co-operative housing now reflected as a mainstream housing pathway in the State of the Housing System Report (2024)’ - from CEHL Managing Director Liz Thomas. The report acknowledges ‘housing cooperatives as an emerging form of tenure’ and notes the emergence of alternative housing ownership models to address the imbalance of housing supply and demand for renters and buyers. These include build-to-rent, rent-to-buy, shared equity and co-operative schemes. CEHL has worked with partners in the Australian Co-operative Housing Alliance (ACHA) and Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) to advocate for co-operatives as a globally recognised structure used by people around the world to attain housing security. We will continue to work to with sector partners to further influence housing policy and take this opportunity to scale up the Australian co-operative housing model. https://lnkd.in/g-_Zt-tu

Could co-operative housing solve the current crisis? There are various models of co-operative housing, with some catering to specific residents, such as students, the LGBTQI community, those living with disabilities, and fully sustainable, eco farm-based communities. The key word is community, an element largely absent from many rental and traditional housing ownership models. To maintain the property, and perhaps even build and develop it, residents must work collectively. The board is made up of residents, and decisions about the property are made by residents for residents. In Australia, co-operatives are legal entities governed by the Co-operatives National Law, which gives every member an equal right in the ownership and control of the co-operative (no member can hold more than 20 per cent of the shares). New research from the Western Sydney University surveyed around 300 co-operative housing residents across four Australian states to understand systems of governance and operation, concluding that co-operative housing offered a valuable part of solving the housing crisis. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gSikb8DA #Coliving