Professional analysis
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ProfessionalTimber framed for a construction push under new net zero strategy
The government’s plan to boost UK timber construction as part of its net zero strategy faces many obstacles.
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NewsAssessing pending Supreme Court verdict in a Surrey oil field case
A pending Supreme Court verdict in a Surrey oil field case could have ramifications for future planning applications.
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NewsProperty experts on how far new consultation will go to unveil the hidden owners of UK property
Property experts question how far a new consultation will go to unveil the hidden owners of UK property.
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InsightA year in review: Legal
The government passed major building safety, regeneration and planning laws in 2023, but delays and a lack of clarity on legislation frustrated the property industry.
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ProfessionalDevelopers branch out with regenerative design principles
New method helps developers build schemes that are both sustainable and beneficial for the environment.
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ProfessionalIndustry doubts planning fee shake-up will speed up system
Failure to ring-fence higher fees for council planning departments seen as flaw in latest government reforms.
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ProfessionalGoing west in search of routes into a more diverse industry
Real Estate Balance regional forum saw South West professionals debate ways to make property more inclusive.
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ProfessionalSpurs result flags up venues’ residential neighbour disputes
Issues of noise, nuisance and light can land in court if the interests of all parties are not taken into account.
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ProfessionalDelays to government reforms have left developers in limbo
Industry clamours for certainty as range of proposed legislative changes are delayed, amended or scrapped.
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ProfessionalPlanners caught in the crosshairs of 15-minute-city opposition
Politicisation of planning puts 15-minute urban living concept at centre of protests and conspiracy theories.
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ProfessionalURW cuts down onsite waste with sustainability measures
The shopping centre operator’s new sustainability strategy is also driving its investment decision-making.
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ProfessionalLimiting the impact of insolvency
Construction has been blighted by insolvency of late. In the year to August 2023, the number of construction firms entering insolvency reached 4,263, the highest number of any sector in England and Wales, according to the Insolvency Service.
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ProfessionalWales takes steps to prevent Airbnbs from pricing out locals
Government uses the carrot of grants for long-term-let landlords and stick of tighter regulation on holiday homes.
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ProfessionalWhy digitising processes are vital to help decarbonise developments
Accelerating the adoption of tech can help developers improve the efficiency of the UK’s built environment.
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ProfessionalCould the UK adopt Norway’s digital conveyancing model?
A new government steering group will look at how to innovate the process of buying and selling property.
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ProfessionalGood lighting decisions are key in effective placemaking
Designing spaces with people in mind means prioritising wellbeing and safety alongside sustainability.
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ProfessionalResponsible Actors Scheme faces implementation hurdle
Industry raises concerns over compliance and affordability as Building Safety Act measures come into law.
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ProfessionalWill RAAC scandal reach same proportions as cladding crisis?
As with cladding, the material’s widespread use raises complex issues of liability and who will foot the repair bill.
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ProfessionalNutrient neutrality scrapped to unlock new housebuilding
Experts debate whether government measures to boost development ignore the issue of river pollution.
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ProfessionalNew scheme consultations require greater engagement
For communities and developers, improving local interaction over proposed developments is imperative.
