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#Housing IS a critical component of attracting #workforce & workforce IS an absolutely critical factor in successful #economicdevelopment - the National League of Cities (NLC) highlights the benefits of housing & makes recommendations in this article: https://lnkd.in/geGcRt5C

As a supplier to the social housing sector, how are you ensuring that you will be baked in to the wider ranging projects that will flow as a result of this: “The next Labour Government will deliver the biggest boost to affordable, social and council housing for a generation.” Angela Rayner said Labour will give local authorities and housing associations stability for the long-term, so they have the confidence and security to invest in affordable, social and council housing stock. The Social Housing Strategy Forum attracts senior leaders from the sector, all actively seeking solutions and insight to help them deliver on their strategic goals. Would they like to meet you? #socialhousing #digitaltransformation #affordablehousing

In today's world, the dream of owning a home is becoming increasingly elusive. Rising housing prices have transformed a fundamental need into a luxury that many struggle to afford. For countless families, the reality of needing two jobs just to make ends meet is a daunting challenge. It's not just about balancing work and personal life anymore; it's about surviving in an economy where the cost of living continues to climb. We need to have a serious conversation about sustainable housing policies and economic strategies that support working families. It's time for employers, policymakers, and communities to come together and address this critical issue. Let's advocate for affordable housing solutions and fair wages, so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #AffordableHousing #EconomicJustice #WorkLifeBalance #HousingCrisis

This article maintains the fiction - strongly perpetuated by the Westminster parties - that the main reason we have a housing crisis is because of Nimbyism. A fiction that is built on the further fiction that the solution to the crisis is to just build lots and lots of houses. I've conducted a lot of research interviews recently with people who spend their whole working lives focused on development (for a project I am leading on community powered regeneration). Not one of those interviewees believed that a meaningful solution to the housing crisis is to take on the Nimbys or just build, build, build. Instead, the overwhelming sense is of a system of development that is failing to build the right types of housing and spaces in the right places. The reason is simple: since the 1980s, development has become not about meeting housing need (variety of genuinely affordable tenure, quality build, local amenities, green space, community facilities, decent infrastructure) but about generating profit for land owners, developers and their investors. Thus, the system is not interested in genuine affordability as it doesn't generate big profits. While, the other elements of need can be met, they are costly so require a premium to be added to the value of properties (so developers can keep their return high) meaning they are only then available to those who can afford to buy expensive homes. So, even if Labour were to reach its target of building 1.5 million homes over the coming parliament (which would buck a trend of the last forty years), they would be built to deliver profits for developers not meet unmet housing need, particularly affordability. The only way to genuinely resolve the housing crisis is to cut private developers out of the equation and make development something led by the state and, more importantly, by communities themselves. But I see no appetite for that sort of radicalism in Westminster - the Nimby fiction is far too comfortable. #housing #communitypower #regeneration #ukpolitics #publicpolicy #labour

Affordable housing of any kind is not a new topic. Some of the people at this table I personally worked with some 12/13 years ago on residential developments. The importance of private sector involvement within this market is crucial to seeing our communities in a better position. Or at the least, money appointed with better mandates an outcome focussed. We understand the need for institutional investors and transparency around social mandates. Unfortunately there is no transparency around the position we are in as a nation and hasn’t been for some time. When housing waitlists have reduced. Why? Well it became harder to get on there! Wondered why the regions look great? No data traditionally collected where there is no houses! Those people you see in cars? They don’t make the list either, particularly if they have a job, even if they cannot make ends meet! The net position? Well it’s bad, but ever wondered why there is no transparency around assets sold, replaced, population growth and where the community truly stands in relation to housing need? ‘That’ list, does not exist. The system is so fundamentally flawed, we cannot remain ignorant to rely on the same principles that broke it! To move forward, to change, requires new models, new pathways and new systems. That may, in fact does, require energy to be focussed on the NEW, versus bashing our heads up against a wall waiting for the old to change! Which one will you choose? #peoplefirst #affordablehousing

As part of our new initiative over the coming weeks and months we will be focusing on different challenges affecting the housing sector’s workforce. Explore it all here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezDw3Ufn

The social housing sector in the UK is at a critical juncture. With rent prices often calculated using archaic methods that take into account a property’s value from over two decades ago, the sector is grappling with the challenges of a one-size-fits-all approach. Despite significant changes in property desirability and condition, particularly in cities like London, the market is contending with a rent structure that can become financially untenable for some while inadvertently subsidising others. For Housing Today, I explore this issue and set out some of the key challenges in terms of rent-setting policy in the social housing sector, outlining why an inclusive dialogue on rent reform is now required to deliver a fair and equitable deal for all. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e7iCEihW

🏢💰 A recent news story has brought to light a thought-provoking issue: An MP, with an annual salary of £90,000, is residing in social housing. This raises significant questions about the fairness and ethics of social housing allocation. 🤔🏡 Social housing is typically intended for individuals and families in greater financial need, serving as a safety net for those who cannot afford market rents. 🏘️👪 However, when individuals with substantial incomes occupy these spaces, it potentially deprives those in dire need of this crucial resource. 🚫👥 This scenario begs the question: Should there be stricter income guidelines for social housing eligibility? Or is it acceptable for high earners to continue benefiting from these accommodations? 📊📉 In a society where housing affordability is a growing concern, the allocation of social housing becomes an increasingly critical issue. 🏗️🔍 Let's discuss the implications of this and how it affects our understanding of social equity and resource distribution. 🌐🗣️ What's your take on this? Should income limits be more rigidly enforced in social housing, or is there room for flexibility? Share your thoughts! 💬✍️ #HousingCrisis #EconomicDebate #PublicSectorDiscussion

Really interesting .. I don’t tend to think to much about politics … Adam Lent makes an interesting point .. made me think .. Property for provision vs Property for Profit.. and I get it Adam Lent … is the end to end business model and value chain right for the outcomes the government need to fix the problem .. .. a great example of having targeted outcomes “more housing” but not really nuancing the outcomes enough to consider anything other than the outputs (housing) … and completely missing what needs to change for whom as a result of the outcome ! #deepthought #operatingmodel #outcomes #output #valueforwhom

The lack of affordable housing reaches further than you might think, impacting workers, jobs, and the economy. And as NBC News recently reported, some tourist spots are feeling the impact. In a recent explainer, Kristen Klurfield delves into how housing shortages affect various aspects of American life. From limiting job opportunities to straining the economy, the ripple effects are significant and far-reaching. Explore the connections between housing affordability and economic growth here: https://lnkd.in/dD-F_ZbT