Mix’s design proposal for Stanmore HA7, three, 3-bed homes
The design will provide; > Sustainable housing> Adaptable layouts> Expansive living area> Secure private lightwell – Restricts overlooking – Allows safe cross ventilation
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Meeting housing demand
The recently published House of Lords’ report “Meeting Housing Demand” highlights the dearth of SME housebuilders noting that if the substantial housing demand is to be met, they need to be supported. For us the four most important requirements are; Access to land and opportunities that suit the needs and capacity of SMEs Access to…
First Homes scheme launches
It is fantastic news to hear that the government is adopting Mix’s housing model and offering discounted homes to lower earning people. To maintain the affordability, the discounts need to be balanced against incomes, which is why we devised the tiered income system. Mix welcomes the move and we invite developers and housing providers to…
Future of real estate – WEO
“The World Economic Forum’s Real Estate community has developed a vision for the future of real estate. It is a future in which buildings provide comfort, are equipped for the most unprecedented events, support people’s health, and are affordable and accessible for all of society. It is a vision in which the real estate of…
Covid frontline workers priced out of home ownership
It is good to see the Guardian agreeing with what I have been saying for many years. Mix Developments has a solution that has been accepted for grant funding by the GLA and funding by Homes England. We have developed a model of home ownership that will allow a newly qualified nurse, and other low…
Innovation and Affordable Housing Panel Q&A
Another interesting discussion hosted by Alex Impey. CEO of Fluxus, Fanyu Lin, a passionate advocate for sustainable, affordable homes shared her extensive insights and pre-fabricated housing model. Andy Redfearn, Director of LivShare Housing, discusses their inclusive grass-roots up approach to delivering low-rent housing and I speak about the housing problems facing younger people on lower…
A visit to Kiln Place
We visited this interesting infill scheme by Peter Barber Architects for Camden Council. New homes are stitched into the fabric of the existing estate in areas that used to be car parking spaces and old entrance lobbies. The new buildings mostly sit comfortably within their context integrating landscaped areas. The spaces between the homes give…
First Homes: Affordability and viability
The “First Homes: Affordability and viability” publication by Savills makes very interesting reading. Local Authorities, Homes England and the like are invited to work with us to redress the imbalance in housing provision and make First Homes affordable to people on a range of lower incomes. As a senior director at Homes England says; “Allowing…
Aberfeldy Street visit
The Aberfeldy Street, Poplar, London E14 façade decorations were a joy to see, inspirational, creative, inclusive and revitalising what was a drab street.
Innovators in Affordable Housing podcast
A very interesting discussion with Alex Impey of Xusa on how to bring in innovative SMEs into the affordable housing market. Click here to listen to the podcast.
People in housing need – NHF
It has been well established that the response to the housing crisis needs bold responses across the housing spectrum. The recent National Housing Federation report, “People in housing need” shows that nearly 8 million people in England have some form of housing need, with 1.8 million younger people in housing need. If we are to…
Adapting for a more sustainable future – a new way of living?
Humans are very adaptable and inventive. When we have needed things to improve our lives, we have set about designing, making and refining them. These adaptions have then become ingrained into our every day. What we are less good at is letting go of what we have got used to. However, when a crisis befalls…