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What can Southampton and Portsmouth teach us about housing-led regeneration?
Across the South Coast, a new generation of regeneration projects is beginning to reshape how our towns and cities look, feel and function.
A complete guide to Financial Viability Assessments for residential development
Last updated: September 2026
New partner bolsters Vail Williams in Thames Valley
Experienced valuer and student accommodation specialist, Luke Kemp, joins the Vail Williams Reading and Oxford offices.
Will £39bn affordable homes programme translate into deliverable affordable housing?
How to know if your land has development potential
Owning land does not always mean its future potential is obvious.
NPPF 2026: What the new planning reforms mean for developers, landowners and investors
Discover Vail Williams' Guide to the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Property distress in 2026: Why lenders are taking a more strategic approach
What the latest nara receivership data tells us about the UK property market
Planning Beyond Boundaries – Devolution, Strategic Planning and the Future of Local Government
The scale of change facing local government planning has never been greater. That was one of the key themes to emerge at a recent Planning & Devolution seminar jointly hosted by Chelgate Local and Vail Williams, where representatives from local authorities and public sector organisations came together to discuss how the evolving devolution agenda is set to reshape strategic planning across England.
What UKREiiF taught me about the future of property – a NextGen perspective
One month on from attending UKREiiF as a Young Next Generation delegate, Vail Williams planner Sophia Piatto reflects on the themes that she believes will define the future of the property industry – from AI and innovation to placemaking, inclusion and the importance of human connection.
UKREiiF Insights: Confidence may have softened but delivery matters more than sentiment
Vail Williams, like over 14,000 other property professionals from across the UK, attended UKREiiF in Leeds one month ago today.
Fire safety regulations in the UK: What developers and investors need to know
Fire safety has become one of the most significant regulatory issues facing the UK property sector.