All News analysis articles – Page 4
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NewsModular housing still set fair despite L&G factory closure
While firm pulls the plug on its modular factory, others in the sector are attracting interest from investors
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NewsFour key takeaways from PW’s I&L Conference & Showcase
Growth prospects and rise of social and diversity factors were among the topics discussed at last week’s event.
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NewsProspect of more Help to Buy divides the property industry
While housebuilders welcome the mooted return of the home ownership initiative, others are highly critical
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NewsEducation facilities look on course to revive vacant retail space
Croydon’s Whitgift Centre is latest in a series of schemes looking to educational uses as new anchor tenants.
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NewsBPF merger could help tackle real estate’s aversion to innovation
Industry figures say the amalgamation of the BPF and UKPA is positive for both sides and for the sector.
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NewsLater-living body must address key issues including regulation
Older People’s Housing Taskforce urged to encourage easy changes to stimulate investment and development.
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NewsExperts say review of Landlord and Tenant Act is long overdue
The Law Commission’s review is welcomed, but opinion is divided about whether it will make a real difference.
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NewsDLUHC proposals aim to speed up environmental assessments
Experts broadly welcome consultation paper but doubt that councils have resources to make proposals work.
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NewsBank crisis looks set to pause but not crash property market
Experts say bank wobbles may have temporary impact on property but long-term investment outlook is good.
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NewsLondon calling for investors as asset repricing levels off
After a tough 2022 for the city, overseas buyers are being tempted by signs that asset values are stabilising.
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NewsCMA probe into housebuilders threatens to disrupt industry
Regulator may propose competition test for housing sites or forced sales to level playing field for small developers.
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NewsNew focus on building safety as industry faces tough regime
Landlords required to provide wealth of building information, but will enforcement be adequately resourced?
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NewsCan the private sector get up to speed on EV charging demand?
BP and Shell are taking steps to expand their networks, but some believe more government support is needed.
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NewsLondon second staircase rule may hit viability of resi towers
Industry figures fear rule that new 30 metre-plus blocks must have second staircase will slow housing delivery.
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NewsWill the government shake-up benefit the built environment?
Last week’s departmental reshuffle has implications far beyond the appointment of a new housing minister.
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NewsBuilding safety remediation contracts fail to bring clarity
The government’s plans to clamp down on developers leave more questions for leaseholders and tenants.
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NewsLevelling-up funding flawed but agenda is here to stay
Experts say government needs a more ‘strategic approach’ to how the fund can make the biggest difference.
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NewsIndustrial sector still in strong position despite dip in values
Research suggests the honeymoon period is over, but experts say the sector’s fundamentals remain robust.
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NewsSales slowdown may not be a disaster for big housebuilders
Large cash reserves will help bigger developers to ride out sales slowdown as economic turbulence hits sector.
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OnlineNPPF gives LAs more reasons to reject new housing sites
Industry not keen on housing secretary Michael Gove’s reforms and their likely impact on housing delivery.
