Podcasts about social housing

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Kainga Ora has just opened Northland's biggest-ever social housing development, a 95-home complex in central Whangarei. Reporter Peter de Graaf met a few lucky tenants, and some of those still waiting.

The Clare Immigrant Support Centre claims new legislation relating to social housing and residency status won't "exclude anyone who wasn't already excluded". The Housing Minister has introduced a bill which requires applicants for social housing to be lawfully and habitually resident in Ireland. Residency requirements have long existed in practice but will now be in effect on a statutory basis. Clare Immigrant Support Centre Direct Manager Simon O'Treasaigh says social housing is already unavailable to asylum seekers and those without valid visas .

This episode delves into the intricate world of limited equity cooperatives, social narratives, and the constantly evolving landscape of housing in America with Jonathan Tarleton, exploring his book "Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons." Tarleton begins by describing the concept of limited equity co-ops, which function as a form of de-commodified housing insulated from current market pressures. This concept comes to life in his book and our conversation through the Mitchell-Lama program in New York City, designed to keep housing permanently affordable for middle-income individuals. The discussion takes an introspective turn as Tarleton addresses the pervasive American narrative that true ownership equates to property that can generate profit. He argues that societal shifts have turned homeownership into a safety net for all life's financial perils, leading to a narrow view that success is only tangible through profitable ownership.Show Notes:Author Recommended Reading: Carving out the Commons: Tenant Organizing and Housing Cooperatives in Washington, D.C. by Amanda HuronRace for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Boom Town by Sam AndersonHaving and Being Had  by Eula BissWhat Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World By Sara HendrenTo help support the show, pick up a copy of the book through our Bookshop page at https://bookshop.org/shop/bookedonplanning or get a copy through your local bookstore!To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/JEO Consulting GroupJEO is a full-service firm offering engineering, architecture, surveying & planning in the Midwest. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Follow us on social media for more content related to each episode:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booked-on-planning/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookedPlanningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonplanningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookedonplanning/

Seattle’s social housing test will soon become a reality. The city’s voter-approved Social Housing Developer is working to fill an apartment near Pike Place Market with mixed income tenants. The deadline to apply for a spot in the housing lottery is this Friday. Seattle Times real estate reporter Heidi Groover is here to fill us in. And make sure to join us this Saturday for a live taping of Seattle Now where Patricia Murphy will interview King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival. Get tickets here. Use promo code SEATTLENOW to access a 20% discount. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karabelo Pooe, General Manager The National Association of Social Housing Organisations spoke to Clarence about the George Local Municipality’s landmark Council resolution to release prime land for the Crocodile Farm Social Housing Project. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Government has unveiled a major overhaul of social housing, creating both winners and losers. So what is social housing? Social housing provides subsidized rental properties for those who cannot afford private rentals. Homes are managed by Kāinga Ora or various Community Housing Providers (CHPs). Tenants typically pay an Income Related Rent. To qualify, you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident, meet housing need criteria, and fall under specific income and asset limits. Single with no kids, income must be under $832 a week after tax. If you're a couple with two kids, so four of you, you must be earning in the hand, under $60,000 a year before you could actually claim either the accommodation supplement or get onto the waiting list and get yourself into a state house and pay the State rent. For current social housing tenants, minimum Income Related Rent contributions are 25% of your income. But now the Government is changing the rule to make the system “fairer” and more targeted. From April 2027, the minimum rent contribution for social housing tenants will rise from 25% to 30% of income. This saves the government nearly $400m, which will be reinvested into higher Accommodation Supplement rates. Those privately renting and receiving the Accommodation Supplement, they'll get a bit more. As a result, 110,000 families renting privately will gain about $15 a week, but 84,000 social housing families will be around $30 worse off. Another 45,000 families receiving Temporary Additional Support will also lose about $11 a week. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the current system is “backwards and inequitable”, with social housing tenants often hundreds of dollars better off than similar families renting privately. The reforms will tighten access to social housing, focusing on people with the most severe and persistent barriers — such as mental health challenges, addiction, disability, or family violence. Affordability alone will no longer be enough to qualify. The Government also wants to improve people getting out of social housing. That includes exploring tenancy duration limits, more regular eligibility check-ins, and better support for people who could move into private rentals. Bishop says many tenants will still need lifelong support, but others can transition out — freeing up homes for those in greatest need. As a result, 110,000 families renting privately will gain about $15 a week, but 84,000 social housing families will be around $30 worse off. Another 45,000 families receiving Temporary Additional Support will also lose about $11 a week. Bishop says the changes “narrow the gap” between social and private renting, encouraging work and independence. He argues the system must be financially sustainable —with housing supports costing $5.5b last year— and better targeted to those with the highest needs. In essence it shows that this Government prefers social housing to be provided by private landlords. But they're wary of a wholesale change because of what it would do to the housing market at a time 20% of townhouses are being sold at a loss. They don't agree with social housing for life. They probably don't agree with the State owning housing stock at all, but they're too chicken to go the whole hog. This is all about ideology and the response will come down political lines. Those tending right will support it and feel that finally the Coalition is walking the talk they've talked for years. And those tending left will reflexively call this the move of a heartless Government who just don't care about poor people. And they are poor people, which is why Nicola Willis' won the lotto comment was so tone deaf and required an immediate apology. It is a major shift, but it could have been a lot heavier. What will come from it? Will it bring more private properties into the social housing market? Will it break the back of those people at the edges of society? And what do you think we need to do with social housing and benefit support for housing in our country? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minimum income related rent contributions for social housing will rise from 25 to 30 percent. That means 84,000 households will be paying an average of $31 more a week in rent. The flip side; more than 100,000 other families will get higher accommodation supplement rates; an average of $15 a week. The assessment for social housing is being redesigned - so its " more tightly prioritised" for those who need it. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government is shaking up the social housing system - to bring in more stringent criteria about who gets a state house and possibly, new tenancy duration limits. It's boosting support for more than 100,000 families by an average of $15 a week - but leaving another 80,000 worse off by an average of $30 a week. The opposition said the changes are "cruel" and will lead to more evictions of public housing tenants, who will be "driven deeper into poverty." Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more.

Around 84,000 households in social or emergency housing will pay an extra $31 a week in rent from April next year. Lara Dolan, chief executive of Mangere Budgeting Service Trust spoke to John Campbell.

There's some confidence the Government's struck the right balance with its social housing overhaul. This year's Budget includes hiking the amount social housing tenants have to pay from 25% of their income to 30%. The savings will be redirected into support for private renters. Wellington City Mission Chief Executive Murray Edridge told Mike Hosking the increase is not a huge amount. He says while it may hurt some people, it'll help those in the private rental market struggling with the lack of accommodation subsidies. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of Budget 2026, the Government has confirmed changes are coming to social housing costs. State housing tenants will pay a minimum 30 percent of their income on rent - up from 25 percent from next April. Accommodation supplements for private renters will increase. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the current system doesn't work for taxpayers or Kiwis on the list for social housing. "There's actually a lot of people on the social housing register who'd like to get in, but can't, because we've got this system where people are essentially trapped in social housing. And we've got a view in society that it's a social house fore life, when it actually should be timely and temporary." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and and artist and local Government politician Oscar Kightley joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Why is Napier's mayor in a feud with the city's Youth Council? What do we make of this? Will Chris Bishop's social housing overhaul fix the issues with the system, or will it contribute to the existing problems? Is this the right move? Do the Corrections arrests indicate we need a more sophisticated system to control prison power? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major overhaul of social housing will see costs for renters going up. From next April, 30 percent state tenants' income will go into rent - up from 25 percent, about $31 dollars more a week. That'll be re-invested into increasing the Accommodation Supplement. Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the Government wants to reduce social housing costs, saying it's not getting bang for buck on what it spends. NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barbara Edmonds joins us LIVE at 9pm to talk about the latest government's announced a major shake-up of social housing beginning in this year's Budget - which will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.Tangi Utikere and Chris Bishop were on TVNZ Breakfast this morning talking about the public sector cuts. There was an interesting interaction with the TVNZ hosts where they took government talking points and asked Utikere questions based in National Party opinions as opposed to actual facts.New Zealand has condemned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, after he taunted detained flotilla activists - including three Kiwis - who tried to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza. Foreign Minister Winston Peters demanded that Israel's ambassador, Alon Roth-Snir, front up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a “please explain”.++++++++++++++++++++Like us on Facebook.com/BigHairyNetwork Follow us on Twitter.com/@bighairynetworkFollowing us on TikTok.com/@bighairynetworkSupport us on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/BigHairyNewsCheck out our merch https://bhn.nz/shop/Donate to our work https://bhn.nz/shop/donation/

There are concerns elderly people will be left behind in a housing support overhaul. This year's Budget includes hiking the amount social housing tenants have to pay, from 25% of their income to 30%. It means low-income earners in private rentals receive an average increase of nearly $15 a week. Social Housing Aotearoa Chief Executive Paul Gilberd told Ryan Bridge thousands of people in social housing are older, and many can't afford current rental prices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis' Lotto comment yesterday was clumsy, but in the end, much ado about nothing. The politics of this housing thing are pretty simple. You've got 80,000 social housing tenants who probably weren't going to vote National, who now definitely won't vote National. You've got 110,000 better-off voters who might soften to you. You've got a frothy media and opposition who will use this as a stick to beat the Government with until November. But here are the facts. If you're a voter worried about rent, they're now materially cheaper than they were under the last lot. The average is down $30 a week nationwide, from $660 to $630 in April according to Realestate.co.nz. They shot up for a couple of reasons, one of which was Labour's landlord-bashing interest deductibility shocker. Which didn't hit mega-slumlords, by the way, it hit mum-and-dad investors, many negatively geared, who couldn't afford to hold on to their retirement nest egg any longer, got hit with new tax and compliance costs, and got out. Shortages help push up prices. The bad news is Labour's more likely than not to do this again if they get back to the Treasury benches. The social housing waitlist was 25,000 in 2023. It's now 19,700. Labour was paying $1 million a day on motels. So, let's talk about what's cruel and what's fair, and what motivates these politicians. Let's play "who's more cruel". Willis and Bishop are changing rules to even the playing field. It's cost neutral. The Government's not saving money here. Hipkins and Co. were banking $1.8 billion in extra taxes that other legitimate businesses weren't having to pay. Just landlords. In which of these two scenarios are Kiwi renters better off, and in which are they worse off? If there's one thing worse than being cruel to be kind, it's being careless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Vienna and Maryland have invested in innovative, income diverse public housing to much acclaim. Could they work in Philly too?

This episode explores the next era of social housing - safer, greener, more connected and shaped by a stronger tenant voice - through the lens of delivery. What does it take to turn policy ambition into day-to-day reality?  We talk to Clare Mills, Onboarding and Talent Lead, Stonewater; Lisa Collen, Group Director Culture & Organisational Design and Natalie Flageul, Executive Director of Customer Experience, Raven Housing Trust. The discussion covers everything from the importance of focusing on colleague experience, diversity, and empowerment to technology integration, and continuous learning to deliver consistent, customer-centred social housing services that meet evolving safety, regulatory, and investment standards.  Because the future of social housing isn't just about regulation or technology; it's about building organisations that can deliver consistently for customers.

Send us Fan MailBuy-to-let is getting squeezed from every angle, so we go straight to a strategy that many landlords are eyeing for stability: leasing property to social housing and supported living providers. Emily joins us to explain what these leases really are, why they're suddenly “hot,” and how they can offer long-term, predictable income while also creating genuine social impact during the UK housing crisis.We get clear on definitions that are often muddled online. Social housing in this investing context often means leasing to a provider for temporary accommodation or emergency housing. Supported living is different from a care home and typically involves residents who need an element of support. In both cases, your lease is with the provider, not the end user. That changes everything, from day-to-day management to void risk, and it's why people describe the model as more hands-off than standard residential letting.Then we dig into the details that decide whether this is a smart move or a painful one: how rent is funded via local authority pathways, what “government-backed” does and does not mean, the split of responsibilities under different lease structures like FRI, and the compliance and property standards you may need to meet. We also unpack the financial reality, including why some leases sit near market rent, when exempt accommodation budgets can change the figures, and how commercial valuation based on income can create refinance options for portfolio growth.If you're curious about supported living property, social housing leases, guaranteed rent claims, provider due diligence, and commercial uplift, this conversation will give you a grounded framework to evaluate real deals. Subscribe, share this with a landlord who's rethinking their strategy, and leave a review. What property do you own right now that might fit this model?Find out more at www.socialspaces.ukVALUABLE RESOURCES:Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now.Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action,  This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner Circle“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you've enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community.CONNECT WITH ME:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-fitzgerald-59200079/...

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We are joined by Ian Pritchett of Greencore Homes to talk about his science-based approach to green building and the work that has led him from developing green building materials becoming the co-founder of a vertically-integrated developer and house builder.There's a lot of history and legacy to cover because Ian has been in the green building game for decades and it's this that has informed the approach being taken right now.Greencore is also challenging the Passive House Institute about the accuracy of its PHPP (passive house planning package) modelling software because their homes outperform the model's predictions because of their use of phase-change materials.Be warned, this is nerd business—Jeff gets to interrogate the build up specification—but it doesn't get too technical to be able to follow the thread.Notes from the showThe Greencore Homes website Ian Pritchett on LinkedIn A PH+ article about Neil May**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**   

Cllr Albert Deasy describes to PJ the conditions he saw on a visit to social housing in Togher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A resident of Kawakawa is shocked that there are plans to build a social housing complex in a floodzone, and next to a pub. Kevin Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

#283This episode explores some of the myths around Supported Living and Social Housing. It will help understand what they are, how the leases work, and whether this strategy might fit your portfolio.Jackie Fitzgerald is the founder of Homes or Houses in the North East of England.She sources, refurbishes, and asset-manages residential properties for investors, with a strong focus on supported living. Our WhatsApp  groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:Supported Living vs. Social Housing in the UKKey Myths About Supported Living Property InvestmentsHow Supported Living Leases Work in UK PropertyImportance of Due Diligence in Supported LivingManaging Risks for Supported Living Property InvestorsHow Lease Clauses Protect UK Property OwnersSupported Living Tenancy Damage Responsibility ExplainedDue Diligence on Supported Housing ProvidersThe Impact of Lease Length on UK Property InvestmentsGovernment Funding Myths in Social HousingWhy Exit Strategies Matter in Supported LivingMarket Risks With Long-Term Leases in the UKProvider Financial Strength and Regulatory Status ChecksPolitical Impacts on UK Social Housing ProjectsSupported Living Income Reliability DebunkedChoosing Safer Supported Living Tenant TypesWhy Invest in Supported Property in North East UKProperty Value Gaps Across UK RegionsFinding High Yield UK Supported Living PropertiesConnecting With Supported Living Experts in the UKKeywordsUK property, UK property investment, Supported living UK, Social housing UK, Property portfolio UK, UK buy-to-let property, Supported housing investment, Social housing vs supported living, Property sourcing North East England, UK residential property asset management, Lease agreements UK property, Diversifying UK property portfolio, Risks of social housing investment, North East UK property market, Long-term property income UK, Difference between social housing and supported living UK, Investing in supported living in the North East of England, How leases work in UK supported living, Supported living property compliance and due diligence, Best places for property yields in the UK, Exit strategies for UK property investors, Risks of third-party social housing providers UK, Government-backed vs. guaranteed income UK property, Asset management for expat property investors UK, Sustainable lease structures for UK propertyAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act

We take a look at the state of the green building sector through the lens of itss biggest dedicated show in the UK, Futurebuild. It on 12–14 May this year and you can sign up here.Helping us to peek behind the curtain is the event's director, Martin Hurn, a man who is, ultimately, responsible for it all.It seemed with a conversation because this year Futurebuild was acquired by a new owner and repackaged to become a super event. The green building great big networking event has merged with UK Construction Week and the Stone and Surfaces Show. In light of this we get into the history of Futurebuild that sheds a little light on how the impact of changes that it's going through right now are a little more like a return to its roots.The episode has a bit of a long wind up because we've included a chunk of preamble in which Jeff explains his background to Martin which wasn't intended for the episode but it ended up revealing similarities, and differences, in their backgrounds that felt worth including. Both Martin and Jeff have been in this working within the business of the built environment for about the same amount of time (early 00s), and both coming from publishing backgrounds. They've seen the heydays, boom times, and catastrophes created by the Celtic Tiger and the UK's solar subsidisation and feed-in tariffs. Consequently, the pair of them are able to offer a some illuminating and interesting perspectives on where they see the sector at this strange point in time.We also let Martin plug the show.And, at the end we do get around to asking ‘how sustainable are events?'Notes from the showRegister with Futurebuild 2026 for your event passThe Futurebuild website Martin Hurn on LinkedIn **SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**   

Marius Muller, the chair and co-founder of Soho Properties, talks about what he has been up to in the SA real estate sector in recent years, including his work in the residential and social housing space. Podcast series on Moneyweb

What is social value? It's a messy, ill-defined beast that's increasingly a core component of public procurement, and it's something that we worked on recently so it's been front of our minds.We invited Michael McLaughlin (LHC Procurement Group) onto the show to talk through what he thinks about social value, and what he thinks it could be if the sector was able to organise itself better. No shade intended and we're not suggesting that it's easy to fix things, but we have looked into it. While there's a lot of great work being done there are an unconscionable number of opportunities being wasted, and not for want of trying.Notes from the showMichael McLaughlin on LinkedInThe LHC Procurement Group website LHC on LinkedIn **SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

This week on The Future of Housing, Alan Morrissey was joined by Padraig Mac Cormaic, Senior Executive Officer of Clare County Council's Housing Delivery, Infrastructure Provision and Land Activation Directorate. Also joining the discussion was Ann-Marie O'Reilly, Threshold National Advocacy Manager. Together, they explored the topic of social housing and tenant support. The conversation focused particularly on tenant support in Clare, how to access help, understand renters' rights, & navigate council housing applications and supports. This feature, 'The Future of Housing' is funded by the News Reporting Scheme. Image © Clare Fm

It's feared an unexpected social housing development will lead to a rampant spate of anti-social behaviour in North Clare. In 2019, the local authority granted permission for the refurbishment of the Ennistymon Convent to encompass 30 residential units. It was initially expected that the project would be earmarked for older people, however, it's understood the properties are now intended for social housing. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District and Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery and Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty say there are serious concerns about the location.

In Australia, government-subsidised rental housing is available for eligible households. Assessment is based on need under criteria that vary depending on your state or territory. Here's what to expect when applying for different types of housing assistance, some common myths around social housing and where to reach out for help. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் நீண்டகால அடிப்படையில் வாடகை வீடொன்றைப் பெற்றுக்கொள்வதற்கு கிடைக்கும் உதவி எப்படி செயல்படுகிறது என்பதைப் பற்றியும் social housingக்காக விண்ணப்பிக்க நினைப்பவர்கள் எங்கு உதவி பெறலாம் என்பதைப் பற்றியும் Zoe Thomaidou ஆங்கிலத்தில் தயாரித்த விவரணத்தை தமிழில் தருகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.

Lucy Lyons of Kestrix joins us this week to talk about their use of drones, infrared imaging, and AI to quicken the pace of retrofit surveying. Specifically, with regard to a case study detailing their work with Peabody housing association.Kestrix is a software company that works with landlords to assess their building stock in terms of which homes need help and whether the retrofit works that have been carried out are performing. They use their sophisticated broad-brush surveys and image analysis is is designed to help asset owners get the greatest value out of stretched budgets and capacity, investing time wisely and proving value for money.Notes from the showLucy Lyons on LinkedInKestrix on LinkedIn The Kestrix website The Kestrix & Peabody case study that we refer toNational Audit Office report of retrofit performance: Energy efficiency installations under ECONHMF award 'Best Warm Home Initiative' 2026New Study Suggests Using AI Made Doctors Less Skilled at Spotting Cancer**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

In Australia, government-subsidised rental housing is available for eligible households. Assessment is based on need under criteria that vary depending on your state or territory. Here's what to expect when applying for different types of housing assistance, some common myths around social housing and where to reach out for help. - ໃນປະເທດອອສເຕຣເລັຍ. ມີເຮືອນເຊົ່າ ທີ່ຣັດຖະບານຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອ ສໍາລັບຄອບຄົວທີ່ມີສິດ. ການປະເມີນ ແມ່ນອີງໃສ່ຄວາມຈໍາເປັນພາຍໃຕ້ເກນທີ່ແຕກຕ່າງກັນໄປ ຕາມຣັດ ຫຼືເຂດປົກຄອງຂອງທ່ານ. ນີ້ຄື ສິ່ງທີ່ຄາດຫວັງ ເມື່ອສມັກຂໍຄວາມຊ່ອຍເຫລືອ ດ້ານທີ່ຢູ່ອາສັຍ ທີ່ແຕກຕ່າງກັນ, ຄວາມເຂົ້າໃຈຜິດບາງຢ່າງ ກ່ຽວກັບທີ່ຢູ່ອາສັຍເພື່ອສັງຄົມ (Social Housing) ແລະບ່ອນທີ່ຈະຂໍຄວາມຊ່ອຍ

ໃນຂນະທີ່ຄ່າເຊົ່າເຮືອນ ໃນອອສເຕຣເລັຍໄດ້ສູງຂຶ້ນເລືອຍໆ, ແຕ່ມີເມືອງໜຶ່ງໃນຢູໂຣບ ທີ່ມີຮູບແບບຂອງທີ່ຢູ່ອາສັຍ ທາງສັງຄົມ(Social Housing) ທີ່ມີອາຍຸນັບສັດຕະວັດ, ຊຶ່ງເປັນທີ່ຢູ່ອາສັຍຂອງ 50ເປີເຊັນ ຂອງພົນລະເມືອງ ແຕ່ການເຂົ້າເຖິງທີ່ຢູ່ອາສັຍໃນຮູບແບບນັ້ນບໍ່ແມ່ນເລື້ອງງ່າຍສຳລັບ ຜູ້ທີ່ບໍ່ມີສິດ ເຊັ່ນຜູ້ອົບພະຍົບ ແລະຜູ້ລີ້ພັຍ-ຜູ້ສນັບສນູນກ່າວວ່າ, ບາງຄົນກໍຍັງຕົກອອກຈາກລະບົບ ແລະຕ້ອງອາສັຍລະບົບເອກກະຊົນຊຶ່ງມີລາຄາແພງກວ່າຫຼາຍເທົ່າ.

Rising rents and fewer vacant apartments — the housing crisis is continuing to worsen in Australia. Internationally, one city is often mentioned as a possible alternative model: Vienna. The Austrian capital has been regarded as a pioneer in social housing for decades, with around half of the population there having access to subsidized housing. In her new dateline report “Vienna: A Renters' Paradise,” SBS journalist Jennifer Scherer examined how this system works and why Vienna is often referred to as a “tenant paradise.” In an interview, she explains what is behind the Vienna housing model — and whether countries like Australia could learn from it. - Steigende Mieten und immer weniger freie Wohnungen – auch in Australien spitzt sich die Wohnungsfrage weiter zu. International wird dabei häufig eine Stadt als mögliches Gegenmodell genannt: Wien. Die österreichische Hauptstadt gilt seit Jahrzehnten als Vorreiter im sozialen Wohnbau, rund die Hälfte der Bevölkerung hat dort Zugang zu geförderten Wohnungen. Wie dieses System funktioniert und warum Wien oft als „Mieterparadies“ bezeichnet wird, hat SBS-Journalistin Jennifer Scherer in ihrer neuen Dateline-Reportage „Vienna: A Renters' Paradise“ untersucht. Im Gespräch erklärt sie, was hinter dem Wiener Wohnmodell steckt – und ob Länder wie Australien daraus lernen könnten.

Baz Iyer (Vulcan) and Stephen Lloyd (Savills Earth) join us to talk about the likely impact of the UK's long-awaited Future Homes Standard (FHS) and, perhaps more importantly, the Home Energy Model (HEM).HEM is the new model that will inform the UK's Energy Performance Certification (EPC) rating system. It's much more detailed in terms of the information that it demands about the buildings it is being used to rate, and therefore much more demanding of the assessors.But this means that it can be much more useful for modelling the energy performance of buildings because it will better reflect how the building will be experienced by its users.  It won't be perfect but the level of detail that it demands means that homeowners may be able to use EPCs to make meaningful decisions about how to improve the buildings in which they live. This also means that, in time, it is conceivable that HEM can become a design tool in the same way designers use PHPP to predict performance and calibrate design. That's certainly what Baz is planning and why he and Stephen have been interrogating the place HEM will occupy in the UK construction sector, the impact it might have on its culture, and the opportunity that its adoption will open up.If anyone needs some help getting to grips with this I'd recommend they connect with Baz, he's very friendly and well-informed.Notes from the showBaz Iyer on LinkedInStephen Lloyd on LinkedIn The Vulcan websiteThe Savills Earth websiteVulcan on LinkedInOld ZAP #1 - 'Incompetence still reigns supreme' in energy ratings: DPE certification, EPCs, BERs, and a little bit of ESGOld ZAP #2 - ZAP Shady business #1 – overheating, and Camden: we should think about solar gain all year round, with Zoe De Grussa (BBSA)**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

In Australia, government-subsidised rental housing is available for eligible households. Assessment is based on need under criteria that vary depending on your state or territory. Here's what to expect when applying for different types of housing assistance, some common myths around social housing and where to reach out for help. - การหาที่อยู่อาศัยราคาเอื้อมถึงกำลังเป็นความท้าทายในออสเตรเลีย ขณะเดียวกัน ประเทศนี้มีระบบ “โซเชียล เฮาส์ซิง” เพื่อช่วยเหลือผู้ที่ต้องการที่อยู่อาศัยในราคาที่เหมาะสม ชวนทำความเข้าใจว่าระบบนี้ทำงานอย่างไร ใครมีสิทธิ์สมัคร และควรติดต่อขอความช่วยเหลือที่ไหน พร้อมไขข้อเข้าใจผิดที่พบบ่อย

The latest meeting of Clare's Social Development Committee has heard a large-scale social housing estate is needed to tackle lengthy backlogs in this county. The council has confirmed that its exploring sites for such a development and is hoping to roll out serviced sites countywide. The meeting also heard that in the last 2 years alone, 20 renters were able to buy properties from the council under the Tenant Incremental Purchase Scheme. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was in attendance and spoke to Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, but firstly Clare County Council Senior Executive Housing Officer Padraig McCormac outlined the uptake of the scheme and the challenges facing the housing list. Image © Clare County Council

The Urbanist's newsroom — Doug Trumm, Ryan Packer, and Amy Sundberg — dive into recent headlines in a podcast episode covering:Katie Wilson's State of the City speech. (Read our story)An update on which bills are moving and which are dying at the Washington State Legislation.The Seattle Social Housing Developer's big moves, including huge proceeds in its first year with a dedicated revenue source. (Read our story)  Here's a recap of the Olympia coverage we referenced:Age verification for Big TechWashington's Elevator Reform Bill Rises AgainCurbing Mandates for Ground-Floor Retail Spaces Advances at LegislatureWashington Legislature Grapples with Slew of Bills Regulating AIWashington State Reacts to Feared ICE Invasion, Constitutional CrisisState Lawmakers Move to Regulate License Plate Readers, Fearing ICE MisuseICE's Tacoma Detention Center Targeted in New Lawsuit Alleging Abuses2026: The Year the Washington Legislature Catches Its Breath on HousingAnd in a bonus closing segment, the three of us also offer our Pike Place Market food recommendations.This episode of The Urbanist Podcast was edited by Doug Trumm. Episodes also air on KVRU 105.7 FM radio Thursdays at 4pm, on a once every two weeks cadence, give or take.

We sat down with Anna Moore, CEO of Domna Group, to talk about its approach to the business of retrofit, pragmatic retrofit strategy, and long-term asset management for landlords. All underpinned by a layer of data collation and machine learning.Domna is currently retrofitting around 10,000 homes per year through grant-funded and self-funded programmes, using an integrated asset management—strategy to: deliver impact and savings through a mix of strategy, support on funding, management of delivery, and quality assurance. Importantly, Anna knows her stuff and she is fun, too.Notes from the showAnna Moore on LinkedInDomna Group on LinkedIn The Domna website (sign up in the footer)**SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

A father of four says words cannot describe the relief he felt having a stable roof for his family after they spent a month living in a van before moving to emergency housing. His family is among those who have moved into 41 new homes at a Salvation Army social housing development in south Auckland. Amy Williams went along to the opening and filed this report.

People living in council housing may be required to pay higher rent contributions if their adult children are working and earning an income.With the rising cost of living and the ongoing housing crisis making it increasingly difficult for adults to move out, is the Government's failure to address housing affordability now placing an unfair financial burden on families who are already struggling?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss…

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss some mixed news from a new report on Seattle's 2023 public drug use ordinance, a new measure the Seattle City Council is considering to refine how local police interact with federal immigration officials, the economic impacts of the Super Bowl (on your wallet!), some progress for social housing, and a new renter's survey from Mayor Katie Wilson. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

We're back! And we're talking about the value of post-occupancy evaluation (POE) with Tom Robins and Leigh Fairbrother of Switchee.Their business is POE for landlords that's intended to improve the quality of life for the residents that they rely on. Capturing sensor data, analysing it, and synthesising that into something their clients can use.Essentially, this means validating the quality of fabric, the impact of retrofit works, and anticipating car crashes—metaphorical ones.We get a really helpful explanation of Awaab's Law around 25–30 minutes in, too. (Thank you Leigh.)Notes from the showTom Robins on LinkedInLeigh Fairbrother on LinkedIn The Switchee website (sign up in the footer)Switchee on LinkedInPH+ coverage of that early work in Thamesmead (the Clockwork Orange estate) **SOME SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**We don't actually earn anything from this podcast, and it's quite a lot of work, so we have to promote the day jobs.Follow us on the Zero Ambitions LinkedIn page (we still don't have a proper website)Jeff and Dan about Zero Ambitions Partners (the consultancy) for help with positioning and communications strategy, customer/user research and engagement strategy, carbon calculations and EPDs – we're up to all sortsSubscribe and advertise with Passive House Plus (UK edition here too)Check Lloyd Alter's Substack: Carbon UpfrontJoin ACANJoin the AECB Join the IGBCCheck out Her Retrofit Space, the renovation and retrofit platform for women**END OF SELF-PROMOTING CALLS TO ACTION**

Rent control is often sold as an affordability solution, but that's not what this movement is really about. In this solo episode, Ron Phillips breaks down recent statements from New York City housing leadership that openly frame rent control as a tool to destroy asset value and weaken the real estate industry. Ron explains why this isn't about helping renters, how government price-setting undermines private property rights, and why these ideas aren't confined to big coastal cities. He also shares what investors and homeowners can do now to protect wealth and maintain control in an increasingly politicized housing landscape.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE   How "social housing" reframes housing away from wealth building The difference between market pricing and government price setting Reasons why local and state elections matter more than most people realize Main impacts of rent stabilization on private property rights Why affordability problems aren't caused by landlords or investors   CONNECT WITH US: If you need help with anything in real estate, please email invest@rpcinvest.com  Reach Ron: RP Capital Leave podcast reviews and topic suggestions: iTunes Subscribe and get additional info: Get Real Estate Success Facebook Group: Cash Flow Property Facebook Community Instagram: @ronphillips_ YouTube: RpCapital Get the latest trends and insights: RP Capital Newsletter  

War erupted on todays episode when we were contacted by Colm. He just spent over €600k on a house in Ashbourne that is destroyed because of local authority tenants living in the development

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss questions surrounding the possibility of ICE agents coming to Seattle, concerns over recently-released bodycam footage of an SPD officer at a recent protest, an upheaval for voter-approved social housing, a controversial change in leadership for Seattle City Light, and a major funding challenge for rebuilding Seattle Center. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

This episode challenges you to rethink the economy from the ground up. Solana Rice and Jeremie Greer of Liberation in a Generation break down why extraction and exclusion are not bugs but core features of our current system, and invite listeners into a bold vision of a liberation economy rooted in guarantees rather than scarcity. Through stories of gentrification, community-led policy making, and real experiments like social housing and guaranteed income, they offer a clear and hopeful framework for how economic power can be rebuilt within a generation.View the show notes: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/building-a-liberation-economy-solana-rice-jeremie-greerEarly bird registration is now open for the spring 2026 cohort of The Next Economy MBA, a nine-month facilitated learning journey for people building a more just and regenerative economy. Save 20 percent if you sign up before February 2. Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mba.