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Always good to give evidence with others in the sector at the Parliament as the Housing Bill goes under the microscope. I think most provisions in the Bill have industry support but a rent control regime that weakens supply and availability of rental property is what we need to avoid. As we all state clearly in the session, that needs to change or the housing crisis/emergency in Scotland will worsen.

In this article, CoreLogic’s Eliza Owen examined recent housing policy proposals, including federal infrastructure funding and Victoria’s high-rise development zones and stamp duty concessions. She highlighted the tension between boosting supply and maintaining profitability, noting that feasible new developments could help address affordability but require careful government intervention. https://lnkd.in/g9SPUUrS #debuiltproperty #designandbuild #thedebuiltdebrief #propertysector #riskminimisation #propertyfinance #constructionfinance

Austin will vote on rules that impact housing. Here's what's on the table. Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate!

Interest rates declining, development reigniting. Take a deep dive into the financial viability, proformas, long-term apartment ownership and more at the Apartment Development and Affordable Housing Conference! Join more than 160 decision-makers and tackle the housing crisis together. Find out more >> http://spr.ly/6041Sdauf #CRE #ADAHC #TREF #canadianrealestate #apartments

Despite the BC NDP's efforts to improve housing affordability, significant challenges remain. Andrey Pavlov, professor of finance, highlights that more comprehensive actions are needed to address the root causes of the crisis. Speaking to BIV News, Pavlov explained that achieving the federal goal of building 3.9 million homes by 2031 would require at least $2 trillion for construction costs, not including land and infrastructure. "A first step would be to eliminate the excessive regulation, taxes, and red tape that increase the cost and risk of housing investment," Pavlov said. While some progress has been made, Pavlov stresses that long-term solutions require broad reforms to improve affordability and access across the province. Read full article: https://lnkd.in/giaNm5UY

Provincial housing policy blows $28.5 million hole in London's municipal budget Contact me to discuss the latest scoop in real estate! #parrysoundrealestate #GTArealestate #Bramptonrealestate #teambains #amritbains #makethemove #housegoals #realestateinvesting #realestateexpert #realestate

Passing statewide legislation is the first step in efforts to improve housing affordability, not the last. Implementing housing reform is a complex challenge for state and local governments, and it can take several years to see results. Our Policy Download, published alongside The Brookings Institution, shares high-level lessons learned from recent state housing policy reforms—and the pressing questions that remain. By Jenny Schuetz, Julia C. Gill, Semida Munteanu, and Sydney Z.: https://lnkd.in/ebgPktyS

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Senior official Joanna Key has outlined three things the government has to fix as part of its upcoming 10-year housing plan. James Riding reports https://lnkd.in/efc9PT94 #UKhousing #UKgovernment #SocialHousing