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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.
What do residential developers need to know about the New Building Safety Levy?
The Government has confirmed that a Building Safety Levy (BSL) will come into force for residential development in England from 1 October 2026.
Student accommodation and the townhouse trend signal a return to shared living
The rapid growth of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has transformed the skylines of many university cities over the past decade.
New Towns consultation 2026 marks a pivotal moment for housing delivery in England
The Government’s latest New Towns consultation on seven proposed locations marks a significant step forward in addressing England’s residential housing shortfall.
Spatial Development Strategies: What they could mean for strategic planning and growth
The Government’s latest planning reforms include proposals to introduce Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs) across England (outside London), representing one of the most significant changes to the strategic planning framework in recent years.
Sustainability in Planning: Net zero and environmental trends shaping UK development
Across the UK, developers, landowners and investors are navigating a rapidly evolving policy landscape shaped by climate targets, environmental legislation and changing market expectations.
UK Residential Property Market Update Spring 2026
The UK residential property market entered 2026 with more stock, steadier pricing and a cautiously active buyer base, but momentum has softened as the quarter has progressed.
UK student accommodation trends for 2026 – what developers need to know
The UK purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is no longer a peripheral living sub-sector.
Council moves forward on major City Centre North project
Work commissioned by Portsmouth City Council has set out how to deliver the regeneration of the northern part of the city centre.
Building better or just building more? What South Coast developers really need
At the end of last year, we took a delegation of Vail Williams property experts to the South Coast Commercial Property Show (South Coast CPS), held at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
Autumn Budget 2025: Limited relief for a property market waiting for direction
For many, the real estate market has felt stuck in a perpetual cycle of hesitation awaiting a signal indicating change.