Essential for access to the housing market local to where people work, Keyworker, or Employer-Linked housing enables access to a genuinely affordable home for workers critical to the running of a successful place. Historically run through government initiatives or housing associations, demand for quality and occupier demographic is evolving, requiring it to become more sophisticated and self contained.
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Keyworker Housing: Navigating Funding Complexities and Addressing Diverse Accommodation Needs in London
Jonny Stevenson considers what’s next for keyworker housing in London. With limited Mayor funding, key worker housing faces challenges in securing financing, often relying on s106 agreements. The Naylor Review’s proposal to repurpose NHS land for staff housing introduces conflicts with traditional land use practices. Justifying demand involves collaborating with trusts, navigating income assessment complexities. Evolving typologies, such as housing for older households, add complexity. Private sector partnerships are crucial for development, but challenges persist in attracting investment amid changing government incentives and financial constraints.
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"Employer linked, keyworker housing is evolving. We understand the delivery of this product is complex and we work with clients to seek innovative, flexible and viable delivery models. We provide development appraisal, income threshold testing and modelling advice in the keyworker and employer linked housing sectors for public sector and institutional clients."
Jonny Stevenson, Development Consultancy Director
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