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In the lead-up to the provincial election, we're working hard at BCREA to get critical housing issues into the public dialog. Let's get the parties answering the hard questions on housing to help voters decide where to vote! In coming weeks we'll be doing a lot of media around 5 issues of concern: 1: The need for expanded trades education. 2: The call for housing tax reform. 3: Needed exemptions amidst the short term rental restrictions. 4: The establishment of a permanent housing roundtable of market/non-market/Indigenous housing policy experts. 5: Issues with the new tenancy rules. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcjfD5Rk

**SWLA Meet with Peter Gold Prospective Parliamentary Candidate** The President and Chairman met with Peter Gold (Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, Reform UK Party). Central to the discussion were items on Reform’s Contract regarding ‘Scrap Section 24 for Landlords’, ‘Abolish the Renters (Reform) Bill’, and ‘Reform Social Housing Law’. #GE2024 #ReformUK #GeneralElection #GeneralElection2024

The Government has today responded to my Written Parliamentary Question on whether they intend to bring into force s.73B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and if so when. In short: they're still figuring it out. I hope the position is resolved soon, whether by this or by new legislation, as the effects of recent(ish) caselaw such as Finney & Hillside and the limitations of s73, s.73A and s.96A are causing significant challenges for large developments that invariably require adjustments to their consent over the many years over which they are rolled out, to deal with inevitable changes of circumstances. https://lnkd.in/eVGSyyYB #planning Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Yesterday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a housing reform aimed at creating a system for affordable homeownership and a rent-to-own program. While the reform is anticipated to be published in the official gazette next week, following approval by the Senate and state legislatures, additional secondary legislation will still be required to fully implement the new law. This next phase will address the specific details and regulations necessary to operationalize the reform. #HousingReform #MexicoReform #Reform #INFONAVIT #Mexico #GlobalNexus You can check some further details on the image below:

The 2025 Legislative Session will tackle critical housing issues like supply, affordability, and proposed rent control legislation. Stay informed about what’s at stake and learn how Washington REALTORS® is shaping policies to protect your business and clients in this recent article written by WR Director of Public Policy, Bill Clarke: https://bit.ly/3VPh6n2 #StayInformed #WashingtonLegislature #LegislativeSession #REMagazineArticle

As B.C.'s provincial election nears, housing is top of mind for many voters. To learn about the challenges and opportunities in the province’s housing market ahead of voting next month, read this Q&A with the UBC Housing Research Collective: https://bit.ly/3z6cctS Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) #bcre #bcpoli

With the first manifesto launch by Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrats have set out their plans for the election and how they plan to solve the current housing crisis over the cause of the next parliament. 🔶 380,000 new homes a year including 150,000 social homes 🔶 10 new garden cities 🔶 Increased funding to local planning departments 🔶 Financial incentives for development of brownfield sites 🔶 "Use it or lose it" for developers not building on sites 🔶 All new homes to be built to zero-carbon standand 🔶 Banning no-fault evictions, national register of licensed landlords What do you think of the Lib Dems policies? Is 380k new homes a dream and isn't currently achievable? Are these the policies that will solve the ever deepening housing crisis? What would you like to see from the other main parties manifesto launches? #2024Election

4 days before the BC election, the costed conservative platform was finally released. Increased deficits to start, balance around 2030 - 2032. As for housing, a lot of posturing and specific is the STEP Code requirement for building and zoning Bill 44 provisions. There is also a commitment to look at and reduce DCC's and permitting time but a lot to dig through. Overall, where does the end buyer end up? It's all about delivering housing to the market, and the impacts of any changes are 12 months + out.

Before you log off for MDW be sure to read Meaghan Miles' update below to get smart on new legislation impacting land use and zoning. #Housing #Landuse #planning #zoning #planningandzoning #Connecticut #Development

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