Stuart Newman

Stuart Newman

@stunew.bsky.social

Trade and tech. Negroni wrangler. Deeply traumatised there will never be a Zenith movie.

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Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Here's how to meet the UK gov housebuilding target: Use CLT factory construction for speed, parralel development, environmental benefits, versatility. Set up new CLT factories - new employment, new skills, growth. Fast-track planning. Tax incentives for developers for CLT uptake.

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Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Prioritise resale buyers who are local residents or first-time buyers. Prohibit resale within the first 10 years, barring exceptional circumstances. Implement high penalties for resale outside regulated channels. Tax any profits from quick resale at punitive rates to deter speculative behavior.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

100 year price controls. Enact a Land Value Control Act to govern resale prices for publicly-backed housing developments. Assign CLT homes a special title status (e.g., "Affordable CLT Home") under this Act. Include mandatory buy-back rights for the government or designated housing trusts.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Here's how to meet the UK gov housebuilding target: Use CLT factory construction for speed, parralel development, environmental benefits, versatility. Set up new CLT factories - new employment, new skills, growth. Fast-track planning. Tax incentives for developers for CLT uptake.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Introduce government-subsidised mortgage rates for 1st time buyers of CLT homes. Buyers co-own homes with the government (80% buyer, 20% government). Limit resale prices to inflation plus a modest percentage (2% per annum) for up to 100 years.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Today felt like a better day for Labour. Their communications have been woeful since getting into power, but hopefully a greater focus on concise and powerful messaging should allow people to know what the heck they are up to.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

If the government were to rebalance the IHT thresholds on farmers to capture the millionaires/billionaires abusing the current system, and avoid penalising the few real farmers who will be taxed, can anyone suggest the optimal thresholds please.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Ever catch yourself saying, “If only I had more time,” or “If only I took that chance”? It’s easy to let fear or hesitation turn us into “if only” versions of ourselves. But here’s the truth: regret stings harder than failure.

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Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Ever catch yourself saying, “If only I had more time,” or “If only I took that chance”? It’s easy to let fear or hesitation turn us into “if only” versions of ourselves. But here’s the truth: regret stings harder than failure.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Every “if only” is a moment we could’ve owned but let slip. The truth? Life is messy, unpredictable, and full of risk. Waiting for the perfect moment often means waiting forever.

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

Hold on, “The Day of The Jackal”, is the only reason he has a wife in this new iteration so that there is someone who can bring his makeup kit to him when he’s on the run?

Stuart Newman
@stunew.bsky.social

I caught up with a design genius last night over a beer. I hadn’t seen David for a few years and I forgot how much I missed talking about problem solving deep creative ideas with him. We didn’t know where this sort of thing happened any more. So we will do some more.