Category: Property Development
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Developers Demand More Funding for Planning – Labour Under Pressure
Property developers are crying out for more cash from Labour to help get their projects off the ground! A new survey from Knight Frank has revealed that 52.5% of SME housebuilders are demanding more funding for planning departments. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has promised to recruit 300 new planning officers – but that’s barely one…
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Labour’s Big Plans to Reform Planning System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has thrown down the gauntlet, promising a radical shake-up of the UK’s planning system to kick-start a housing boom. She’s aiming to get those shovels in the ground and create a “nation of homeowners” – but will it be enough to unlock the UK’s potential? Reeves has blasted the current planning system…
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Missed Opportunity – Seniors Housing Shortage Spells Gold for Developers
The UK is facing a massive shortage of homes for senior citizens, and it’s only going to get worse. That means huge opportunities for savvy investors looking to capitalise on an ageing population. The numbers don’t lie. JLL, a global real estate firm, has just released a report showing a predicted shortfall of 46,000 seniors…
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Get Ready to Build – Labour’s Big Housing Plans Could Be a Goldmine for Developers
The new Labour government is set to unleash a wave of pro-development planning reforms, promising to shake up the UK’s housing market and potentially create a boom for those who build. A New Era for Housing? Labour’s landslide victory has brought a new focus on addressing the UK’s chronic housing shortage. Prime Minister Sir Keir…
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Middle-Aged Renters – A Goldmine for Developers?
The UK’s rental market is facing a demographic shift, with older renters becoming a more prominent force. This presents a lucrative opportunity for large-scale developers, who are increasingly targeting this group with new build-to-rent schemes. A growing number of people over 35 are finding themselves stuck in the private rental sector. This is driven by…
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Small Sites Hold Key to Solving UK Housing Crisis, Says New Report
Could building on smaller plots be the answer to the UK’s housing shortage? A new report suggests that this is the only way the government will meet its target of building 1.5 million homes by 2030. The report, called “Land Matters,” reveals a worrying trend in the UK’s housebuilding industry. The number of new homes…
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Land Buying – Essential Checks Before You Build
Property is still a solid investment, even with interest rates on the rise. Buying land for development offers the chance to really make a profit, but it’s a complex game. You need to know what you’re getting into before you commit your cash. Expert Yulia Barnes wrote a step-by-step guide, on the PropertyWire website, to…
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Builders Demand Action: Planning System Needs a Tune-Up
The British Property Federation (BPF) is calling on the next government to give the UK’s planning system a much-needed overhaul. They’re saying: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!” – no radical rewrites, just a few key changes that will get things moving again. The BPF argues that the current system is holding back…
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Get More Cash Upfront – Assetz Capital Gives Developers a Boost
Property developers, Assetz Capital is giving you a helping hand with your cashflow. They’re offering bigger upfront payments on development loans, designed to make life easier for builders right from the start. Previously, Assetz Capital offered loans up to 70% of the estimated total value of a project (known as Loan to Gross Development Value,…
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Developers Demand Action – Next Government Must Help First-Time Buyers, Say Industry Experts
The UK property development industry is calling for a shake-up, with developers demanding the next government take action to support first-time buyers. 86% of developers surveyed by Shawbrook believe the government needs to do more to help those stepping onto the property ladder for the first time. Labour Favoured For Housing Market Boost The survey,…