Morton Reeves Estate Agent’s Post

There are better solutions than carving up valuable rural landscapes around Sydney's outer metropolitan suburbs to the city's worst shortfall in affordable housing. In addition to water and sewerage infrastructure backlogs, there are significant road and public transport infrastructure delays, some extending up to 20 years. The 170 railway stations across metropolitan Sydney are predominantly surrounded by single-detached dwellings, limiting the potential of billions of dollars of public-funded infrastructure. An immediate rezoning around "all" this entire public-funded transport infrastructure is required to ensure enough affordable housing for Sydney's essential workers and key workers with easy access to their jobs. Developing inclusive quality mid-rise apartments near these stations can create walkable urban villages, enhancing community bonds and social cohesion. Pushing residents to outer suburbs with limited job opportunities and inadequate public transport leads to extensive daily commutes, impacting well-being and social responsibility issues. It's time for innovative solutions, like advanced modular construction in inclusive quality residential grade mid-rise apartment construction using renewable resources, to address the chronic shortage of affordable housing. Relying on traditional construction methods with skills shortages won't resolve the housing crisis. Embracing new construction platforms with sustainable materials like Cross Laminated Timber can minimize waste and build a more sustainable future for Sydney's housing needs. The Thrive Alliance's expertise is over 100,000 major CLT urban reference projects worldwide. Led in Australia by a proven "Placemaker" over the last decades, I have set aside between 30% and 50% for affordable housing with no mandatory requirements, just through my initiative and sense of social responsibility, on all vacant metropolitan major serviced land holdings won at either State or Local Government tenders. The Thrive Alliance's capabilities include up to 40,000 inclusive-quality residential-grade mid-rise apartments within walking distance of railway stations or tram stops per year. A speed-to-market solution is desperately needed in Australia today. A fast-track solution lies in advanced modular construction platforms built from CLT up to 75% faster than slow, inefficient custom construction methods. #Sydney #infrastructure #housingcrisis #advancedmodular #sustainability #CLT #ThriveAlliance #Harropfactor #Placemaker #essentialworkers #keyworkers #speedtomarket #fasttomarket #sustainability #inclusiveness #residentialgrade #midrise #townhouses

A frustration with current #housing delivery at scale is the ad-hoc nature in which it is developed. Generally driven more by opportunity than plan. The result is that the perceived harm is greater than the benefit - with few commensurate infrastructure improvements. Compounded by unspent s.106 (£6bn by HBF estimate). In this context I was interested to read the latest Centre for Cities report on #land #value capture makes suggestions around better utilising land value uplifts (from lower value unallocated land) which is then released for residential. £8 of every £10 released here is from London and the SE on their analysis - which raises wider questions as to sustainable economic growth outside this tight geographic area - alongside the perrenial debate on #greenbelt relaxation. If you are in the public sector or private and looking at joint delivery and want to discuss issues around #value #planning #delivery #partnership #compulsorypurchase then get in touch or join the debate. What are your thoughts?

Councils to Get £68M to Build 5,200 Homes on Brownfield Sites 🏡 £68M awarded to 54 local authorities to transform disused brownfield sites. Expected to build 5,200 homes on challenging sites like industrial land. This initiative aims to boost job creation, infrastructure, and economic growth. Key Takeaway: This funding is a step toward transforming urban wastelands into vibrant communities. #BrownfieldDevelopment #Housebuilding #AffordableHousing #newhomes #newhomesforsale #UrbanRegeneration #HousingMarket #Construction #EconomicGrowth #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eV-vR6vC

🏡 Exciting News for Housing Development! 🏡 The UK government has just announced the unlocking of thousands of new homes to be built on brownfield sites! This is a huge step towards addressing the housing shortage while making sustainable use of land that has previously been developed. By transforming these underused areas into communities, to reduce pressure for much needed homes and also supporting regeneration by reducing pressure on greenfield sites. Great to see this initiative creating opportunities (8,000-10,000 jobs 👀 ) for homebuilders, investors, and local people. This is a big win for both the environment and the economy! 🌍💼 and this could mark a brighter and more sustainable future ahead #HousingDevelopment #BrownfieldRegeneration #SustainableLiving #RealEstate #UrbanGrowth https://lnkd.in/gYV_Y-W8

A big moment for Wellington City. Yesterday the Council made their decisions on the direction of the Proposed District Plan. This is a relief to finally have some certainty on how can progress potential projects in our city. Whilst there are plenty of opinions around how this should have landed, the reality is it will be a long time before we see any noticeable change in built form scale that has been the key subject of debate. There are many challenges in the development and construction space that will take time to adapt to what will now be facilitated. The good news is that we will have certainty that a mechanism will be in place that supports modern models of housing form and needs and utlimately we can make market led decisions on solutions.

Australia's housing crisis requires urgent solutions. While prefabrication construction has been proposed as a fix, it's not without its challenges, let alone trucking the half houses along busy roads and the chaos that follows as special escorted requirements exist to clear traffic off the road with the approaching truck loaded with half a dwelling because of road traffic laws across Australia. In Australia, prefabrication construction is essentially a cottage industry, making it challenging to meet the staggering shortfall of over 1 million affordable and social dwellings required now, not to mention the additional 300,000 to 400,000 needed in the next 3 to 5 years. Transporting prefabricated homes across the country presents logistical issues, with half a dwelling requiring police or specialist services to warn oncoming traffic. Infill residential mid-rise apartments on surplus public land may be a more viable solution. Emulating London's policy of setting aside up to 50% of surplus land for affordable housing could be the answer. Additionally, a mandatory 30% affordable housing requirement in rezoned areas near public transport infrastructure could provide an immediate value capture. It's time for an inclusive policy setting that addresses Australia's housing crisis with urgency and social responsibility. The answer is scalable Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in advanced modular construction platforms, which can be trucked to building sites in shipping containers with their own cranes on board and then assembled on site like "Lego" generally saves up to 75% in time, over slow inefficient custom construction, offering "Speed to Market." #advancedmodular #CLT #housingcrisis #sustainability

To accelerate housing development and achieve the ambition to build 1.5 million homes, the UK 🇬🇧 government has announced: 🌟 An overhaul of the planning system through a consultation on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework, including new mandatory housebuilding targets for councils. 👋 Launched a New Homes Accelerator group to unblock thousands of new homes stuck in the planning system or partially built. 💰 Released £68m from Brownfield Release Fund to accelerate delivery of ‘stuck’ schemes. 📜 Introduced ‘brownfield passports’ to ensure where planning proposals meet design and quality standards, the default answer to planning permission is yes. 🏡 Set up an independent New Towns Taskforce, as part of a long-term vision to create largescale communities of at least 10,000 new homes each. That’s The Labour Party’s announcement and later today we will here from Rachel Reeves as the Budget is announced. Millions will welcome progress on increasing the number of new dwellings but we must create more sustainable homes in more sustainable places. The construction sector 🏗️ will welcome the initiatives but we must address training and skills to and we must only prioritise truly sustainable development 🌍 #SustainabilityLeadership SDG 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 +

The housing policy proposed by Federal Opposition Leader Dutton has sparked significant debate with no "scalable plan". Dutton's plan to carve up rural landscapes and valuable farming land around Australia's capital cities raises concerns about the legacy of neglected policies and the pressing need for affordable rental accommodation, especially for over 400,000 Essential Workers on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia lacking enough availability of affordable rental accommodation with easy walking distance access to existing transport infrastructure thousands of billions of dollars of public-funded infrastructure across Metropolitan areas of Australia that could be better utilised. In Metropolitan Sydney alone, the current shortage of apartments is estimated at 35,000 per year, particularly in areas close to transportation hubs for the foreseeable future; where is Dutton's policy here? Despite upcoming construction projects, the challenge of providing affordable housing persists, with around 10,000 apartments to be completed in Metropolitan Sydney over the next three years. The shortfall of affordable rental units affects over 400,000 Essential Workers on the Eastern Seaboard, leading to long commutes and skills shortages in critical sectors like healthcare and education. The call for scalable solutions to address the housing crisis remains unanswered. Fast-to-market strategies are urgently needed to provide over 1 million affordable dwellings nationwide. The urgency to find sustainable solutions for affordable, sustainable housing is clear. Maybe Mr Dutton might like a capability presentation like we did last year, sponsored by BusinessNSW to various State govt agencies; our all-day Thrive Alliance capability presentation to scale-up vast amounts of inclusive quality residential grade mid-rise apartments in advanced modular construction platforms built from Renewable plantation forest trees into Cross Laminated Timber construction with great design, detailing and finishes minimising expensive building materials waste going to landfills which is unsustainable and making housing more difficult and costly for Australians to achieve. Our Thrive Alliance capabilities are up to 40,000 inclusive quality residential grade mid-rise apartments annually. The Thrive Alliance's fast-to-market solutions could revolutionise the construction industry in Australia; today, across the globe, the Thrive Alliance has over 100,000 CLT major urban reference projects, a fast-track solution building inclusive quality residential grade mid-rise apartments in advanced modular up to 75% faster than traditional methods inefficient, slow custom construction methods with the staggering waste of valuable building materials going into landfill, let alone the staggering shortages of tradies. #HousingPolicy #AffordableHousing #Australia #ThriveAlliance #CLT #fasttomarket #sustainability #inclusiveness #midrise #Harropfactor #Placemaker

🌍🏡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭! The government has announced plans to build thousands of new homes on brownfield sites, unlocking valuable land that has previously been developed but is no longer being used. This initiative not only addresses the 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 but also promotes sustainable development by revitalizing urban areas. Minimising the environmental impact of new construction and enhancing community spaces. This is welcome news for the sector, not only will it contribute to a more sustainable future but it will transform local communities and help families onto the property ladder as well as creating new jobs 🆕🔨🏗️🛠️ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆? 💬✨ #socialhousing #sustainability #brownfieldsites #ukgovernment #development #newjobs #recruitment

Why building new towns isn’t the answer to the UK’s housing crisis #UK #Housing #HousePrises #HouseBuilding #NewTowns #HousingCrisis #UKHousing #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Infrastructure #HousingSolutions #UrbanGrowth #SustainableDevelopment