Timber 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.
Assessing 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.
Property 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.
A 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.
Developers branch out with regenerative design principles
New method helps developers build schemes that are both sustainable and beneficial for the environment.
Industry 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.
Going 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.
Another way to provide flexible workspace
Management agreements have the potential to deliver greater long-term income returns to landlords.
Q&A: Five minutes with Be First’s Caroline Harper
The deputy managing director of Barking and Dagenham Council’s regeneration company Be First on how she got started in property, her top book and podcast picks and her favourite destination.
Q&A: Five minutes with Bruton Knowles' Gillian Froud
Bruton Knowles’ head of utilities and infrastructure, south, on how she got started in the property industry, her top book and album picks and her favourite destination.
Offices join the upcycling trend
Occupiers are seeing the financial and environmental benefits of reusing office elements in new designs.
Q&A: Five minutes with MiddleCap’s Liam Dillon
The development manager on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite television and radio shows and the most ridiculous fact he knows.
Legislation changes to look out for in 2024
Business owners and HR teams must get to grips with several new employment law changes this year.
