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Explore the UKR approach to building 20,000 homes by 2020, offering rental alternatives, creating vibrant communities, and fostering economic growth. Embrace the shift towards renting from choice with consumer-centric design and quality buildings. Discover the method that revolutionizes industry practices while prioritizing community values and sustainability.
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Jackie Sadek Chief Executive - UK Regeneration Spring Conference, Barnsley 2012
The UKR approach • Offering alternative to those who do not wish to commit to home ownership; • Reflecting the reality of sharing; • Designing for letting • Creating communities and economic growth • Building for people
The model has to be simple • Designed for consumer needs • Create village places - branding • Deliver quality premium product • Significant rental growth potential • Exit into a mixed use REIT
“Get a life not a mortgage” • Responds to market trends • Renting from choice • Sector with significant prospects • A New Consumer Brand • Engage directly with people • Cool, accessible • Caring and community values
The Framer Right site • 2ha size • near centre location • public ownership Right way forward • premium rents • strong rental growth • new rented homes • local economy Right approach • deferred reward • flexibility • speed Key role for local authority • shapes opportunity • sells for best consideration
The Method • Branding and design to appeal to ‘generation rent’ • Quality design the norm • Best practice becomes standard • Open honest and transparent • Creating a community – appeal to the consumer
The Developments • Premium rental product • A mix to respond to people’s needs • 70% residential – private renting • 30% commercial: retail, leisure, workspace • Quality buildings, designed for letting, with high environmental performance • Quality surroundings well managed with limited parking
Why it works • Exploiting a gap in the market • Simple processes – change industry practices • Reinforcing mix of uses • Integrated from initial design through to long term management • Focus on consumers
Changing the industry • Taking responsibility • Engaging with people • Valuing the long term • Balancing Society • Getting local
Jackie Sadek Chief Executive - UK Regeneration Spring Conference, Barnsley 2012