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Many older (meaning 80s and earlier, not 00s) strata buildings don’t meet modern standards for compliance in a number of areas - fire, essential safety, OH&S (think railings, balustrades, stairwells etc.). Piping quality/life expectancy is another. They meet the standards at the time, but those standards have since improved and gone upwards. Sometimes these are salvageable, sometimes they’re not. Simply being built out of brick and lacking a balcony water ingress problem isn’t enough to consider them safely, affordable liveable. We need to have a realistic mindset surrounding affordability. 2015 prices aren’t 2024 prices. The value of money is dynamic and changes with time. 3 things that will work better than anything else; 1. Slowing down the rate of population increase through migration until supply catches up. 2. Increasing supply. 3. Improving wage growth. We can’t artificially set ‘affordability’. That’s not how markets and the economy work. Government doesn’t exist to give everyone the house they want, at the price they want, in the place they want. Small increases in supply will add up and improve pricing of housing. Supply increases if an old 6-10 lot block is replaced by 15-35. It doesn’t have to become 80-200 lots.

Exciting developments are underway in Temple as plans for a new multi-family apartment complex take shape. This strategic initiative marks another step in the city's growth and progression. Read more about the transformation in the article. ↓ #TempleGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #TempleTX #MeetTemple

West Croydon has so much to offer. To be able to propose a development that respects the social fabric of an area, the first thing we needed to do was listen to people who live and work there.   When the designs for Zodiac were being developed, we worked with outreach experts Kaizen Partnership, who are made up of a deliberately diverse group of consultants from different backgrounds, to speak to over 800 residents, business owners and community leaders.    More than two-thirds of the people we consulted have had a connection to the area for over five years and they had strong opinions about what we should do with one of the pieces of their high street. Common themes included safety and cleanliness, along with things for young people to do, and opportunities for local businesses. We’ve put a lot of thought into the ‘front yard’ of the development – into how it should be designed to be welcoming, active and easily-managed – and into designing the ground floor for the type of amenity the area needs. The new forecourt design is therefore remarkably open and will be a welcome reprovided part of the high street in which to take a breather, meet friends or stop for a coffee in its community-owned garden and public pavilion.   Listening hard means what you design is less of a risk: local people know best. As one respondent said: "Familiar area, familiar faces. This is home for us." #Croydon #publicconsultation

Breaking News: Orchard Hills Village IV - The Summit is Underway!  Exciting news in Orchard Hills – Irvine Pacific is crafting Orchard Hills Village IV, "The Summit"! This gated community will boast 520 homes, ranging from 2,100 to 4,200 Sq Ft, on spacious lots with terraced views. Unexpected twist: Irvine Company is stepping back from home building, and rumors hint that Toll Brothers may take the reins. Construction started in 2021, but the first homes won't grace us until 2025. Anticipate jaw-dropping prices with Toll Brothers and these sought-after features! Share your speculations below and stay tuned for more updates – hit subscribe to catch the latest on #TheSummit!  #IrvineRealEstate #NewCommunityAlert #OrchardHills #TheSummit #RealEstateInsights #CommunityDevelopment #FutureHomes #ellieyung #irvine #realesate #irvinehomes #orangecountyhomes #ocrealtors #orangecountymarket #cbrealty #TollBrothers #Orangecounty #ocrealestate #irvinecompany 

Is it time to renovate or remodel your commercial property? We've got you covered. Recently I had the pleasure of assisting one of our local community churches in adding an additional building to their campus to provide new classroom and meeting space for their growing congregation. We were able to provide them with a simple and cost-effective solution for their construction project. If you're looking to purchase or renovate your commercial or residential property, give me a call. #realestate #businessbanking #tulsa #commercialrealestate #smallbusiness #businesslending

Salford City Council and Onward Homes agree a deal to build 100 new homes 🤩 As someone with a background in facilities management, I’ve seen a lot of housing projects, but this one really stands out. In order to combat the housing crisis in Salford, Onward Homes and Salford Council have joined forces to create sustainable, community-focused spaces that people will be proud to call home. It’s a modern, forward-thinking approach that ticks all the right boxes. In today’s world, energy-efficient designs aren’t just a bonus, they’re a necessity. This development is not just looking at the here and now; it is considering accessibility, convenience, and how these homes will fit into the broader community. What’s also fantastic is how this project is set to rejuvenate the local area. Turning underutilised spaces into vibrant residential communities that can be used by all. They're not just building houses – they’re building communities. I’m genuinely excited to see the positive impact this will have. #housing #manchester #council #affordablehousing

Swanscombe - New Development It's interesting to see The Wheatshea Pub will be turned into flats. It's the second pub on same street turning into flats. It is 1min to Swanscombe Train station, right on the High Street. There are already over 15,000 homes in development for Ebbfleet Garden City carved out of Swanscombe and it's environs. Some will like the idea while some will be annoyed by this new development. I think given the level of residential development and population increase in the area, there should be careful planning on commercial spaces, as there will be a lot more demand for local services/business. What do you think of this project? Generally, do you think it's a good time to buy property in Swanscombe? #swanscombe #pub #dartford #newbuild #property #greenhithe #propertyinvestment

California Housing: A Squeeze on Apartments #SFgate #sanfrancisco #sfrealestate #bayarearealtor #bayarea #bayarearealestate #sanfranciscorealestate #sfrealtor #californiarealestate #siliconvalleyrealestate

The Stratford Sphere or 2,000 new homes? Approved by the LLDC, refused by The Mayor of London and now taken over by Michael Gove, the Stratford Sphere does not lack controversy. Our latest walk-through shows how we could fit nearly 2,000 new homes for 3000 people on the site instead. Not only this, the site could generate a gross development value of over £730 million, with a build cost of £281 million. Importantly, It can also provide 12,000 square metres of open space, ensuring ample amenities and play areas. #StratfordSphereAlternative #SmartUrbanPlanning #SustainableHousing #HighDensityLiving #PropertyTechInnovation #LondonRealEstate #FutureOfHousing #CommunityBuilding #AffordableLiving #EcoFriendlyDevelopment

“Burnaby is taking a very broad, flexible approach to allow many different configurations. For example, where 6 dwelling units are permitted, one could build these units within any combination from one to six separate buildings on a lot, given setbacks, height, lot coverage and minimum building separations can be met (e.g. one 6-unit multiplex, three sets of duplexes, six detached dwellings in a cottage court/cluster configuration). We've also introduced fee simple rowhousing under a new subdivision framework as an option for all existing lots in our new SSMUH zone.” - Feedback from our recent Small Housing survey. 🏡 Why It Matters: City of Burnaby's approach to design flexibility is crucial for the financial viability of gentle density housing projects. It also ensures a variety of housing forms to better meet the diverse needs of our communities. 🌍 Impact on BC: Gentle Density will be key to delivering more attainable housing across BC. It's fantastic to see Burnaby and other communities taking the first steps towards this goal! 📢 Call to Action: If you’re a Gentle Density Network (GDN) member and haven’t filled out our survey yet, please share your insights! 🔜 Stay Tuned: Next week, we’ll dive into how communities are approaching parking requirements for Bill 44. Don’t miss it! #SSMUHCountdown #HousingFlexibility #GentleDensity Aina Adashynski Vienna Braux David Sisk Jeff Waters, P.Eng. Akua Schatz