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Balancing the town centre apartment development equation
As urban living continues to appeal to professionals, students and downsizers, the development of town centre apartments remains an attractive proposition.
Investor Briefing: Renters’ Rights Bill 2024
The Renters’ Rights Bill 2024 is a transformative piece of legislation aimed at reshaping the private rented sector (PRS) in England.
Residential Property Market Winter Update 2024
In October, Halifax announced that house prices had reached record highs. With buyer enquiries up by 14% according to the RICS Residential Market Survey, and the Bank of England cutting interest rates for the second time this year, there are positive green shoots for the residential market, as Head of Residential Property Gary Jeffries, explores.
Understanding Financial Viability Assessments (FVAs): A Guide for Housing Developers
Developers In property development, financial viability is a cornerstone concept, influencing decisions across every stage of a project.
NPPF reform and the unintended consequences on housing supply
Following on from the “disruptive” changes made in December 2023 to the NPPF which were dubbed by the new Labour Government as “detrimental to housing supply”, consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has now closed (24 September).
New Government announces raft of planning changes
In a speech delivered this morning, Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined seven key policies aimed at relaxing planning rules and promoting development.
Will the next government deliver on planning pledges?
Planning challenges remain some of the biggest hurdles to development in the UK.
Urban regeneration: What is needed to turn the tide on terminal retail decline?
High streets form a vital part of our towns and cities, providing everything from cultural and community space to bricks and mortar for local businesses to operate from. Yet our urban centres continue to remain in a period of post-pandemic recovery.
Vail Williams hires Partner to boost London team
Varun-Dev Gudka joins the team as a Valuation partner to keep up with the consistent business demand.
Oxford on track for booming good year
As we head towards the second quarter of 2024, there is a real sense of anticipation about the fortunes of the Oxford commercial property market. The question is, can supply keep up with demand, as Mike Watson, Oxford Agency Partner, explores.
Repurpose, reuse and reinvest: Chertsey’s time to shine
The historical town of Chertsey is an undeniably pretty location in the Borough of Runnymede, Surrey, located close to the M25 southwest of London.
