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Y:Cube Housing



Y:Cube Housing is a new initiative conceived to address the significant demand for affordable, self-contained accommodation for single people and couples. The 26sq metre, high-quality, two room flat comes with a lounge with a fitted galley kitchen and a double bedroom with an ensuite toilet and shower. Each unit has its own front door, as well as its own metered heating and water system.

Who Is It For?Y:Cube Housing is ideally suited for move on accommodation for single people or couples who have previously been accommodated in hostels/foyers and other temporary housing schemes. There are other applications for Y:Cube Housing that include providing accommodation for key workers and students. Y:Cube provides a genuine, affordable alternative to the private rented sector.



How Does It Work?The units are located in clusters (of between 24 to 40 units) on brownfield sites that are leased. The clusters are then leased on to a housing provider (housing charity, registered housing provider etc) for an average of 10 to 15 years. The units work as a ‘plug and play’ modular system, stacking on top, or next to, each other, so each build is unique and bespoke to the site that it's built on. The housing provider does not have to make any capital contribution - they just agree to lease the units for a fixed period. Providers retain 20% of the rental stream to cover their own costs and provide a surplus. At the end of the lease period the accommodation will be removed and relocated onto another site.

Rents will be set at, or below, the Local Housing Allowance for a one bedroom unit making the accommodation accessible for people on benefits. Where accommodation is managed by a Registered Housing Provider, tenants under 35 years old can claim full housing benefit for a self contained flat.

When Does The First Scheme Open?YMCA London South West are working on opening the first scheme in Merton in 2013/14. Once open, it will be possible to visit the site and view the internal aspects of the Y:Cube units, seeing how the scheme works first hand.

How Can My Organisation Get Involved?Y:Cube Housing provides a housing solution which can be utilised by a range of housing providers. A Y:Cube Housing scheme can be developed and financed by a range of housing providers. A fee per unit allows the use of the design, financial models, planning strategy and access to the  professional team to ensure delivery from concept to housing people. Y:Cube Housing provides an efficient, affordable and quality housing solution that meets the housing needs of single people and couples.

More InformationIf you'd like to know more about Y:Cube Housing, you can download our FAQs and Technical Information and keep up-to-date with progress in our Moving Forward blog.

If you have any further questions, require more information or would like to arrange a visit please contact Andy Redfearn:

T: 020 8399 7305
M: 07930 827081
E: andyredfearn@ymcalsw.org
Related Topics Y Cube, Affordable housing, Social housing
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