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Telegraph
14 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Prince of Wales's homelessness project to open affordable flats for under-25s
The Prince of Wales 's Homewards initiative has announced its latest housing project that aims to help eradicate homelessness. A property in south London owned by the Prince's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18- to 25-year-olds. The new Innovative Housing Project is in the London borough of Lambeth, one of six locations Homewards is working in to create a blueprint to ending homelessness in all its forms, and it will be completed in partnership with charity Centrepoint, which the Prince supports as patron. He marked Homewards's second anniversary this summer by saying his programme was now in 'delivery mode' and the Lambeth initiative is the third Innovative Housing Project to be launched. Seyi Obakin, Centrepoint's chief executive, said: 'Centrepoint is committed to ending youth homelessness in the UK. We are pleased to work in partnership with Homewards, the Duchy of Cornwall and Lambeth council to demonstrate that eradicating youth homelessness is achievable. 'By linking rent to individual income levels, this project offers more than shelter – it offers young people the stepping stone they need to pursue their careers, build financial resilience and transition out of homelessness for good. 'Through this project, we will demonstrate the effectiveness of this housing model and, hopefully, inspire similar solutions across the country.' The Lambeth project aims to act as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector with Centrepoint managing the homes and expanding its Independent Living Programme, which aims to break the cycle of homelessness. The flats will be provided to young people already employed, with a number allocated to those moving towards employment, to test a new model to get people into housing and jobs at the same time. With the planning proposal now endorsed by Lambeth council's planning applications committee, work is expected to begin as soon as possible. Homewards was also involved in the design of the Duchy of Cornwall's first housing project to address homelessness in Nansledan, on the outskirts of Newquay, for which work is already under way. Some 300 homes – a mixture of empty accommodation, private rentals and new-builds – are expected to be delivered through Homewards's Innovative Housing Projects. The first residents moved into flats in Aberdeen in March after Homewards brought together a local housing association, high street retailers and others to provide and furnish the property, and the second Innovative Housing Project, launched in Sheffield, saw tenants move into their new homes in June.
The Independent
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
The Prince of Wales's Homewards initiative has announced its latest housing project that aims to help eradicate homelessness. A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. The new 'Innovative Housing Project' is in the London borough of Lambeth, one of six locations Homewards is working in to create a blueprint to ending homelessness in all its forms, and it will be completed in partnership with homeless charity Centrepoint, which William supports as patron. William marked Homewards's second anniversary this summer by saying his programme was now in 'delivery mode' and the Lambeth initiative is the third Innovative Housing Project to be launched. Seyi Obakin, Centrepoint's chief executive, said: 'Centrepoint is committed to ending youth homelessness in the UK and we know that can only be achieved through collaborative effort. 'We are pleased to work in partnership with Homewards, the Duchy of Cornwall and Lambeth Council to demonstrate that eradicating youth homelessness is achievable. 'By linking rent to individual income levels, this Innovative Housing Project offers more than shelter – it offers young people the stepping stone they need to pursue their careers, build financial resilience and transition out of homelessness for good. 'Through this project, we will demonstrate the effectiveness of this housing model and, hopefully, inspire similar solutions across the country.' The Lambeth project aims to act as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector with Centrepoint managing the homes and expanding their Independent Living Programme, which aims to break the cycle of homelessness. The flats will be provided to young people already employed, with a number allocated to those moving towards employment, to test a new model to get people into housing and jobs at the same time. With the planning proposal now endorsed by Lambeth Council's planning applications committee, work is expected to begin as soon as possible. Homewards was also involved in the design of the Duchy of Cornwall's first housing project to address homelessness in Nansledan, for which work is already underway. Some 300 homes – a mixture of empty accommodation, private rentals and new builds – are forecast to be delivered through Homewards's Innovative Housing Projects. The first residents moved into flats in Aberdeen in March after Homewards brought together a local housing association, high street retailers and others to provide and furnish the property, and the second Innovative Housing Project, launched in Sheffield. saw tenants move into their new homes in June.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
The Prince of Wales's Homewards initiative has announced its latest housing project that aims to help eradicate homelessness. A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. The new 'Innovative Housing Project' is in the London borough of Lambeth, one of six locations Homewards is working in to create a blueprint to ending homelessness in all its forms, and it will be completed in partnership with homeless charity Centrepoint, which William supports as patron. William marked Homewards's second anniversary this summer by saying his programme was now in 'delivery mode' and the Lambeth initiative is the third Innovative Housing Project to be launched. Seyi Obakin, Centrepoint's chief executive, said: 'Centrepoint is committed to ending youth homelessness in the UK and we know that can only be achieved through collaborative effort. 'We are pleased to work in partnership with Homewards, the Duchy of Cornwall and Lambeth Council to demonstrate that eradicating youth homelessness is achievable. 'By linking rent to individual income levels, this Innovative Housing Project offers more than shelter – it offers young people the stepping stone they need to pursue their careers, build financial resilience and transition out of homelessness for good. 'Through this project, we will demonstrate the effectiveness of this housing model and, hopefully, inspire similar solutions across the country.' The Lambeth project aims to act as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector with Centrepoint managing the homes and expanding their Independent Living Programme, which aims to break the cycle of homelessness. The flats will be provided to young people already employed, with a number allocated to those moving towards employment, to test a new model to get people into housing and jobs at the same time. With the planning proposal now endorsed by Lambeth Council's planning applications committee, work is expected to begin as soon as possible. Homewards was also involved in the design of the Duchy of Cornwall's first housing project to address homelessness in Nansledan, for which work is already underway. Some 300 homes – a mixture of empty accommodation, private rentals and new builds – are forecast to be delivered through Homewards's Innovative Housing Projects. The first residents moved into flats in Aberdeen in March after Homewards brought together a local housing association, high street retailers and others to provide and furnish the property, and the second Innovative Housing Project, launched in Sheffield. saw tenants move into their new homes in June.
Malay Mail
19-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
No schools, no approval: Anwar says new housing projects must include basic facilities for families
BUTTERWORTH, July 19 — Every new housing project must be planned comprehensively, complete with facilities such as schools, preschools and nurseries for the well-being of the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He stressed that the government will not approve any housing project that does not meet these basic needs. 'If you build a house but the school is far away, what do you do?' he said when speaking at the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Launch of SkyWorld Pearlmont Rumah Bakat Madani project here today. Anwar said an integrated planning approach not only saves on transportation costs for residents but also improves safety and reduces the concerns of parents who have to send their children to schools far away. He also stated that the government is considering the development of schools vertically (vertical schools) in areas with limited land, with complete facilities such as fields, laboratories and others. Anwar stressed that the comprehensive implementation of the project by developers is better than the separate tender method which can cause delays. He also praised the Rumah Bakat Madani project by SkyWorld for having unique elements, namely providing a 'central park' and a 'vertical school', in addition to being the first project in Malaysia to be built using 'prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC)' technology. PPVC technology uses a construction concept like 'LEGO', where modular units are completely built in the factory including the installation of tiles, toilet fittings, electrical wiring, windows, doors and painting work before being sent to the site for installation. Each Rumah Bakat Madani unit measures 900 square feet, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is sold at between RM225,000 to RM420,000 with freehold status. The residence is also equipped with facilities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, as well as badminton and pickleball courts, a multipurpose hall, kindergarten, surau, stalls, shops and a children's playground. — Bernama
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Aviva quashes speculation over move to Norwich's Anglia Square
A major insurance broker has quashed speculation it could move from its city headquarters after news it invested in a £350m housing project. Aviva, which is based at Surrey House in Norwich, has entered into an investment partnership with Norwich City Council for redevelopment works on a derelict shopping centre, Anglia Square. Demolition began at the site this month and traders have been moved out ahead of the work getting under way. A spokesperson for Aviva said: "The Anglia Square development is currently focused on building sustainable new homes for local people." The company would not comment on whether it planned to relocate its operations to Anglia Square following the redevelopment, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. With no significant office space planned for the site, the company said: "We are committed to Norwich going forward and have no plans to leave the area." Norwich City Council acquired the site after years of uncertainty and unsuccessful development attempts and confirmed the work would be completed by March £350m revamp will transform the area with 1,100 new homes, offices, shops and leisure space. The council has not confirmed how much Aviva would be contributing to the project, but said it would be committing a "significant financial sum" to fund about 200 homes. The joint venture agreement has been signed with Aviva Capital Partners, which invests in development projects across the UK. Ben Luckett, the chair of Aviva Capital Partners and Norwich Community Ambassador, said: "Aviva is proud to be making such a major investment in Norwich, a city which has been our home for over 200 years. "This vital regeneration project will bring significant economic and social benefits, helping Norwich get ready for the future. "Our role in the regeneration of Anglia Square is the next step in our historic partnership with the Fine City."Formerly known as Norwich Union, the broker has resided in the city since 1792. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
