Category: Property Development
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New Build Plans Crumble – Is This a Housing Crisis in the Making?
The number of new homes being approved in the UK is plummeting, reaching the lowest level in almost two decades. This could be bad news for people hoping to get on the property ladder. New data shows that the number of new homes getting planning approval in the year to March 2024 is the lowest…
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Labour’s Housing Gamble – Can They Break Britain’s Planning Deadlock?
With a general election looming, Labour is promising to unleash a building boom to tackle Britain’s housing crisis. But can they overcome the decades-old planning system that’s holding back construction? The FT examined their prospects. For years, Britain’s housing shortage has been a major headache. Home prices are skyrocketing, leaving many struggling to get on…
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Property Flipping: How to Make £500,000 on the Side!
You’re working hard at your day job, but wouldn’t it be great to have a little extra cash? Well, get ready for some serious “side hustle” inspiration – property flipping could be the key to a whole new level of earning potential! Forget dog walking or selling things on Amazon, we’re talking about real money…
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Property Nightmare! Experts Reveal Their Biggest Blunders (and How to Avoid Them)
Buying a house is a big deal, especially for investors! But even the experts can make costly mistakes. The Telegraph spoke to some of the biggest names in property and they shared their most expensive blunders, so you can learn from their mistakes. Listed Building Woes: “Don’t Fall in Love!” Property investor TJ Atkinson thought…
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Fresh Start for Old Farms – New Rules Transform Rural Buildings into Homes and Businesses
The UK government has recently implemented new permitted development (PD) rights, allowing unused farm buildings to be transformed into homes, shops, cafes, and sports facilities without the usual bureaucratic hurdle of obtaining a planning application. This move is part of a broader initiative under the government’s Long-term Plan for Housing, which was unveiled last July.…
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Planning Permission Pitfalls – London Leads in Refusals
London is the most challenging region in the UK to secure planning permissions, according to recent data. All ten of the top spots for planning permission refusals are occupied by boroughs within the capital, signalling a significant hurdle for developers and homeowners aiming to renovate or build. Hillingdon, located in West London, tops the list…
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UK Construction Sector Hits a Wall with a 21% Plunge in 2024
The UK construction industry has seen a significant downturn in 2024, with the number of new projects commencing dropping by 21% compared to the previous year. This decline is particularly alarming given the existing shortage in housing supply across the nation. Research conducted by the construction intelligence firm Glenigan has highlighted a concerning trend of…
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From Checkout to Check-ins – Yorkshire Lass is Property Investor of the Year
At just 28, Emma Fielding has made the leap from supermarket accountant to property mogul, earning her the title of 2023’s Young Property Investor of the Year. Emma’s humble beginnings in a Morrisons in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, seem a world away from her current status as the brain behind a booming property-flipping business. Building Success…
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From Rooftops to Riches, The Remarkable Journey of a Self-Made Millionaire
Ollie Piotrowski’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, resilience, and the belief that anything is possible. Starting his career as a teenager, Ollie would bike for an hour each day to his job as a roofer, earning a modest £20 a day. This early experience in the workforce was not just…
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Unlocking Homes – The PDR Plan to Transform Buildings into Bungalows
The government is looking to revamp the rules on permitted development rights (PDRs), aiming to make it easier to turn unused spaces into homes. At the heart of these changes are two types of PDRs. First up, if you’re dreaming of a bigger kitchen or perhaps a sunroom to relax in, you’re in luck! The…