National Housing Federation’s Post

🏡 Attention Bristol and West Country residents! 🏡 Did you know that the shortage of affordable housing isn't just a housing issue, but it's also impacting our jobs, prosperity, and overall economy? That's why a coalition of 12 prominent housing associations in the region is sounding the alarm. #AffordableHousing #Bristol #WestCountry #CommunityDevelopment

What's happening with the high-rise #PublicHousing towers in #Melbourne? 🏢 #DidYouKnow the Melbourne high-rise public housing towers were originally built between the 1960s and mid-1970s as part of a massive slum reclamation infrastructure project? Since then, they have become home to thousands of tenants, including a large proportion of residents from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Despite their vital role as affordable dwellings associated with relatively secure tenure, the towers have endured decades of relative neglect by the public landlord, and have been at 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 in recent years of being captured by the Victorian Government's ever-broadening plans for public housing renewal. This threat was realised in September 2023, when the 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 '𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩' 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟒𝟒 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟏.   The announcement, which blindsided many residents, has led to widespread confusion and distress and sparked concerns about the nature of the Victorian Government's engagement with and regard for public tenants. Shortly after the announcement, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬. Full explainer available here: https://lnkd.in/gYwfPw-P

The Grenfell Inquiry final report is set to change how the social housing sector operates. The key recommendations for social housing providers include a review of the definition of higher-risk buildings, reconsideration of the appropriateness of ‘stay put’ and more. https://lnkd.in/eq_G7ihS #SocialHousing #Grenfell

A perfect storm of rising costs, increased needs and insufficient funding from public and private sources has left significant swaths of the Twin Cities’ affordable housing stock at risk of deteriorating further while also struggling to be self-sufficient, experts say. #AffordableHousing #MNHousing #TwinCitiesHousing

Last month, Dandara Living’s Planning Director Rachel Allwood took part in Property Week's ‘Can BTR help solve the housing crisis?’ panel, discussing the various opportunities and challenges faced in the sector.   “There are challenges across the board,” Rachel explains, “whether you are talking about BTR, build-to-sell, affordable or single-family homes, they are all affected by land availability, planning constraints and political issues. The housing crisis will continue, and all tenures, including BTR, have to play their part in reducing its impact.”   To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eu6GsVrp #buildtorent #housingcrisis #property

What if our social and community housing sector could grow its capacity and resources to become a developer in its own right, to do both subsidised and for-profit, mixed tenure projects? A concept equally applicable here in Aotearoa.

Connecticut faces a housing crisis, prompting a search for innovative, equitable solutions. A promising approach is establishing Cooperative (Co-Op) neighborhoods within Community Land Trusts (CLTs). A noteworthy example is the Naugatuck Valley Project's Brookside Housing Co-Ops in Waterbury. This project not only addresses housing needs but also embodies a community-centered vision, showcasing the power of collaborative living and inclusive housing models. Check our our CLT factsheet: https://bit.ly/41JwLWP. Read more about this initiative and how it can reshape the affordable housing conversation in Connecticut: https://bit.ly/3tIj25Y #AffordableHousingCT #CommunityImpact #HousingInnovation

NSW Housing Agencies, Homes NSW and Landcom will receive faster approvals for new social and affordable housing developments under a state-led rezoning pathway, which was announced today. The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will accelerate strategically important rezonings to deliver social and affordable housing, with the process managed by a dedicated delivery team. Minister Paul Scully highlighted: “All applications using this pathway will still need to meet eligibility criteria including their alignment to the State and Commonwealth housing commitments.” Minster Rose Jackson said: "This is another important step in rebuilding the housing system in NSW. We need to expedite the delivery of more social and affordable homes and not have applications held up in unwieldy and complicated planning rules that don’t deliver homes for people in need.” Support for Community Housing Providers to remove barriers in the planning system will be provided through a pilot Community Housing Concierge Program, soon to go live with 20 CHPs participating. Anticipating the success of the new rezoning pathway and the concierge pilot, we'd like to see streamlined planning processes and support extended to all Community Housing Providers as they work with governments to rapidly increase the supply of new social and affordable housing. #buildsocialhousing #affordablehousing #housingcrisis

Read more on the impact that developing empty buildings can have on the affordable housing market in our article for Citylets this month #affordablehousing #scottishhousing #emptyhomes

GreenSquareAccord’s (Un)affordable Housing! Residents of #GreenSquareAccord are currently facing significant increases in service charges, raising urgent questions about financial management and accountability. Our latest article explores the shocking costs—such as £28,000 for lift repairs and £16,000 for ongoing day-to-day repairs—and the implications of not receiving the required Section 20 notices. This situation highlights the critical need for transparency and communication between housing providers and residents. We discuss the importance of understanding your rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, specifically regarding Section 20 and Section 22 notices, which empower residents to demand clear breakdowns of charges and justification for costs. As voices across the GSA network unite to advocate for change, it's essential for residents to remain informed and engaged. If you've been impacted by rising costs, connect with fellow residents and support organisations like SHAC to make your voice heard. Together, we can strive for accountability and ensure fair treatment within our housing community. Remember, you are not alone in this fight for justice and transparency! Read more about the challenges we face and download our Section 20 and Section 22 request templates - https://lnkd.in/eKq-_KrX #GreenSquareAccord #HousingJustice #TenantRights #ServiceCharges #Accountability #CommunitySupport