Ms Lyndsey Anderson:

I can come in first. I agree about increasing supply, generally. We spoke to our members about removing barriers and increasing delivery of cost-rental housing. Our members reported back a number of means by which they think they could be key levers for opening up more cost rental, such as access to land for the AHBs at either a zero or nominal cost, which would be quite beneficial. Increasing the equity element of the CREL loan and reducing down the loan element, and a reduction in interest rates and diversification of funding are things our members are quite keen on as well.

I know the committee discussed funding approval processes already today. We suggest a return to the one-stage approvals process would also speed up delivery. Multiannual funding for approved housing bodies' housing delivery and things like exemptions from development contribution levies could speed up the delivery of cost-rental homes.