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We are reassured to see Irish authorities taking strong, decisive action against derelict housing, with over 2,000 property owners in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway being targeted as part of a crackdown. This is a crucial step in addressing a long-standing housing issue. #Cork #DerelictHousing #CommunityAction #sustainability #UrbanRegeneration #LivingCities https://lnkd.in/ea_t3HVs

Update - Former House of Fraser building, Park Street, Camberley. In 2016, Surrey Heath Borough Council acquired the Former House of Fraser building when it was fully occupied by House of Fraser, Caffé Nero and NatWest. Over time, all but NatWest chose to vacate the building. While the property boasts many strong attributes for future use, redevelopment at this time would involve significant cost to the council. Councillor Shaun Macdonald, Leader, Surrey Heath Borough Council said. "This iconic building, situated in the heart of Camberley, holds immense potential for redevelopment into a variety of uses. However, current challenges such as high interest rates, rising building costs, and uncertainty surrounding Surrey’s devolution plans are impacting the potential of any major projects. "As a result, the council will focus on maintaining the building to ensure its safety and security, while larger improvements, including asbestos removal, remain on hold. "We are committed to working with partners like *Homes England and other **brownfield developers to secure funding for the site and support the building's future development." If developers are interested in the building, they should email our Economic Development team -economic.development@surreyheath.gov.uk.” Further updates will be issued as we have them. *Homes England is the government’s housing and regeneration agency. https://lnkd.in/dSH8xVF ** The Government defines brownfield land as developed land, that is, or was previously, occupied by a permanent structure. Brownfield land accounts for 8.7% of land in England and 54% of all new homes in 2021/22 were built on brownfield land. #LoveCamberley #Camberley #TownCentres

🌿 Leading the Way in Sustainable Housing 🌟 We were thrilled to welcome council representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council and across the UK to Abbey Central, our pioneering low-carbon residential development in West Bridgford. A joint venture with Peveril Homes, our visionary project features 71 gas-free homes designed with sustainability and low-carbon living at its core. 🏡💚 Abbey Central isn’t just a housing development—it’s a blueprint for the future of high-quality, eco-friendly urban living. ❖ Kevin Hard ❖ James Smith ❖ Vicki Goddard ❖ Katherine Marriott ❖ Peter Fleming OBE FRSA ❖ Leanne Ashmore ❖ Cara Prendergast https://lnkd.in/ee4z7QtJ #Sustainability #LowCarbonLiving #AbbeyCentral #GreenHousing #EcoFriendlyLiving #FutureOfHousing

🎬 NEW VIDEO | How do we supercharge sustainable housing delivery? There is a lot of work to be done if there is any hope of achieving the government’s goal to build 1.5m homes over the next five years. Property professionals from the public and private sector gathered in Liverpool to debate the best way forward in this roundtable discussion hosted by Onward Homes. Participants Tracy Gordon, lead officer for housing partnerships at Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Simon Humphreys, director of regeneration and place at Starship Tahreen Shad, partnerships director at Lovell Partnerships Ltd Catherine Holmes, assistant director for markets, partners, and places at Homes England Darren Muir, planning director at Pegasus Group Nicola Butterworth, corporate director of neighbourhoods and housing at Liverpool City Council Sandy Livingstone, executive director of property at Onward Homes Victoria Millward, director at Paddock Johnson WATCH 👇

The demand for high-quality, affordable homes is at an all-time high. It’s therefore not surprising that in initial speeches by our new Government, there was an immediate focus on housing, with a promise to unlock planning decisions and build 1.5 million new homes by 2029. At Morris & Spottiswood, we’re well-experienced in producing energy-efficient, sustainable affordable homes – both new build and retrofit. Find out more in our latest blog from Housing Director, Brian Pettigrew: https://lnkd.in/eUeAPqaq #housing #construction #morrisandspottiswood

Yesterday we welcomed Acting Minister for Housing and Building Hon. Melissa Horne and Member for Albert Park, Nina Taylor MP to the site, where construction has officially begun on 408 new modern, accessible, energy-efficient, and sustainable homes. At Icon, we’re proud to be part of this transformative redevelopment under the innovative Ground Lease Model, working alongside Tetris Capital, Community Housing Ltd, and Homes Victoria to deliver better housing outcomes for Victorians. This project represents a 46% boost in social housing on site, with more than 200 social and affordable homes replacing 89 homes that no longer meet modern standards. The new homes will provide vital housing. With a focus on sustainability, the homes will achieve a 5-star Green Star rating and an average NatHERS rating of 7-stars, reducing energy bills while improving comfort. We’re also thrilled to play a role in delivering housing that supports diverse households, including Specialist Disability Accommodation for high physical support needs, landscaped open spaces, and a multi-purpose community room. This redevelopment is just 3km from Melbourne’s CBD, close to transport, schools, and services, making it a vital part of the Victorian Government’s $6.3 billion commitment to deliver more than 13,300 social and affordable homes across the state. #BarakBeacon #GroundLeaseModel #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing #IconConstruction #Sustainability #CommunityBuilding

Well done to everyone involved

We are delighted to announce that we have achieved planning for our new mixed-tenure development of 84 council and market sale homes at Fanshawe Road, Cambridge. This project underscores our commitment to address housing needs in the region by providing a blend of council and market sale homes. The development will provide 45 council homes, with 34 affordable rent at 60% of the market rate, which is the Council’s standard for new builds, and 11 of the homes affordable rent at 80% of the market rate, to ensure that those who struggle to rent or buy locally and don’t qualify for council homes are still able to live in a secure, sustainable new home. There will also be 39 market sale homes. All the homes in this development will meet Passivhaus-equivalent performance standards. This commitment to sustainability not only reduces the environmental impact but also ensures that residents benefit from lower energy costs and a healthier living environment. Hill Group UK Cambridge City Council #development #newhomes #ukhousing #councilhomes #sustainabledevelopment #cambridge

With housing supply and affordability under pressure, clients are increasingly seeking ways to accelerate delivery by reactivating projects that already hold approvals but haven't progressed. These projects, which have successfully navigated the NSW planning system, offer a valuable opportunity (with a few tweaks) to meet market needs with minimal delay.   Ethos Urban worked with Greystar, a major build-to-rent (BTR) developer globally, on their first project in New South Wales: the revitalisation of the 888 Bourke Street site at Zetland.   This development reflects the power of strategic modifications in leveraging existing approvals.   Our team—led by Clare Swan, Schandel Fortu, and Aaron Hogan—has guided Greystar through the preparation of modification applications that refine the original design, enhancing both internal and external amenity for future residents. Notably, the project’s shift from retail and residential use to a purpose-built BTR development aligns with evolving market demands and will facilitate faster delivery of much-needed housing.   At Ethos Urban, we are supporting several clients with similar “reawakening” projects—using our expertise to transform approved but dormant developments into viable housing solutions. Through strategic modifications, we’re helping clients deliver sustainable, community-centred projects that address current market challenges. Read more about this project in The Urban Developer 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g3gFJ-P3 #HousingAffordability #BuildToRent #BTR

Bristol. Affordable housing delivery. This is complex. Cllr Parsons is right to focus on dealing with the existing Council-owned stock, bringing them all up to standard...a massive and costly task. We also all know that viability is extremely problematic in Bristol (and elsewhere). Will an RP be able to deliver everything that's been promised? I know our clients would be very interested in taking these two schemes on, but the commercial realities would mean they would have to unload a lot of costs to make it actually happen. One to watch. https://lnkd.in/et3jdpK6