Planning
Planning consent for 103 flats on landmark former library site
Vail Williams secured planning consent for the 103 flats for Maidstone Borough Council on the former Springfield Library and Kent County Council offices site.
Trio of appointments on South Coast
From left, Chris Davies, Charlotte Sabano and Abin John have joined property consultancy Vail Williams on the South Coast.
Game-changing updates announced for National Planning Policy Framework
The UK Government has this week (Thursday 12th December) unveiled significant reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to address housing challenges and encourage more sustainable development.
Vail Williams takes on two as business grows
Vail Williams’ two new London hires Freddie Worth, second left, and Sophia Piatto, centre, are flanked by James Lacey, London regional managing partner, left, and partners Varun Dev Gudka and Sarah Isherwood.
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).
Vail Williams helps patient transport specialist get on the road
Expanding patient transport service specialist EMED Group has launched a new operation in Leicestershire following the acquisition of three sites through property consultancy Vail Williams
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.
Expanding property firm promotes eleven
All change in Gatwick as Danny George is promoted to the Exec Board and Suzanne Holloway becomes Regional Managing Partner.
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.