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What would be in your ideal housing manifesto? The UK will go to the polls to pick a new government in 2024, and housing will be at the top of the agenda. Recent polling has shown that it is the 4th highest priority for voters, after only the Economy, Health, and Immigration. This is being recognised by politicians, as the major parties make bold pledges on fixing the housing crisis. From increasing supply to improving quality and affordability, there will be a wide set of priorities for whoever takes power after the next election. So what would you like to see in party manifestos for housing?

Don’t forget ❗ you have until 11:59pm today (Tuesday 18 June) to register to vote in the UK’s general election happening on 4 July ❗ The housing crisis is something that, with sufficient investment of funding and resources, the next government can fix. That’s why it’s vital that we come together, make our voices heard and make sure the next government takes responsibility for solving the housing crisis. Visit 🔗 gov.uk/register-to-vote 🔗 and register by 11:59pm to have your say on the future of housing in the UK. #vote #register #generalelection #housing #UKhousing #FlagshipGroup #solvingthehousingcrisis

Now we know Labour will be taking the reins of government and ushering in a new era of policies and promises, particularly in housing and property markets. Their manifesto outlines ambitious plans to address the chronic issues of housing affordability, renters' rights, and homelessness. However, the practical implementation of these initiatives, especially in a local context like Harlow, raises significant questions. Yet before we look at those, it is essential to see what has happened up to this election➡️https://lnkd.in/eqHQrfHk

Now we know Labour will be taking the reins of government and ushering in a new era of policies and promises, particularly in housing and property markets. Their manifesto outlines ambitious plans to address the chronic issues of housing affordability, renters’ rights, and homelessness. However, the practical implementation of these initiatives, especially in a local context like Melksham, raises significant questions. Yet before we look at those, it is essential to see what has happened up to this election. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/ewUJEeHd

The provincial government has introduced several pieces of housing legislation aiming to fulfill the Homes for People plan priorities. While we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to provide an analysis once the regulatory details are disclosed, here is a summary of what the provincial government has proposed to date. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grd4p3zm #BCREA #BCREALTORS #HousingLegislations

Now we know Labour will be taking the reins of government and ushering in a new era of policies and promises, particularly in housing and property markets. Their manifesto outlines ambitious plans to address the chronic issues of housing affordability, renters’ rights, and homelessness. However, the practical implementation of these initiatives, especially in a local context like Melksham, raises significant questions. Yet before we look at those, it is essential to see what has happened up to this election. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/eQfCEZDe

The passing of the Socialist and Democrats Bill in the European Parliament which will increase transparency around short term lets and short term letting platforms shows that EU institutions could and should be part of the solution to our housing crisis in Ireland. See more below #Europeanelections24

Now we know Labour will be taking the reins of government and ushering in a new era of policies and promises, particularly in housing and property markets. Their manifesto outlines ambitious plans to address the chronic issues of housing affordability, renters' rights, and homelessness. However, the practical implementation of these initiatives, especially in a local context like Harlow, raises significant questions. Yet before we look at those, it is essential to see what has happened up to this election➡️https://lnkd.in/eZ-viMUg

Matthew Brooker analyses the impact of #housing supply crises and growing pressure on living costs on eroding affordability and their contribution to the emergence of #farright, #antiimmigration #politics. The rising despair over social inequities in housing, coupled with the inability of mainstream politics to provide immediate relief and long-term solutions as more people are priced out of the market, is fueling a growing appeal for anti-establishment and #alternative or #extreme political movements. It isn't just an issue in Europe, the US, and Australia. Excerpt, Bloomberg: //Gains by far-right parties in this month’s #EuropeanUnion elections should serve as a reminder of the dangers of failing to address the region’s chronic problems of inadequate housing supply and worsening #affordability. Few other issues have greater potential to damage the social fabric and undermine #democracy. The cost and availability of shelter cause part of the #economic anxiety that has been exploited by #populist politicians, who have scapegoated #immigrants for a squeeze that owes more to decades of underbuilding and restrictive planning policies. This, in turn, has been exacerbated by a near-perfect storm of higher #interestrates and surging construction costs in the wake of the #Covid pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is particularly alarming is how affordability challenges are expanding to ensnare middle-income earners. CBRE Investment Management estimates that 57% of European households (excluding low-income groups that are in social or subsidised housing) would be unable to afford current monthly market rents without paying more than 30% of their disposable income. Many such renters are at risk of being priced out of the cities where they work by a “skewed housing market structure,” the US real estate investor says. It isn’t difficult to see how such a predicament can sow resentment and erode trust in mainstream political parties. Closed off from the chance of becoming homeowners, young employees on average salaries instead find themselves forced to hand over a large chunk of their income just to keep running in place. It is the erosion of hope that is so corrosive. Such people may justifiably question whether the system is working for them and look for politicians who promise radical solutions.//

We congratulate The Labour Party on their victory in this general election. Labour has made clear it understands the transformative effect of growing up in safe, secure and affordable housing, and shares our passion for social housing and commitment to end the housing crisis. With one in five children living in overcrowding, and 4.2 million people in need of a social home, the scale of the challenge facing the new government cannot be underestimated. Today’s election result represents a clear mandate to meet this challenge by delivering the biggest boost to social housing in a generation. This is a message from voters that the status quo cannot continue and our short term, piecemeal approach to housing must change. Full response: https://lnkd.in/ewFuih6T #GeneralElection2024 #PlanForHousing