1 week agoFor years, capital flowing into UK PBSA was underpinned by a straightforward assumption: sustained growth in international students would continue to absorb new supply. That assumption is now under st
1 week agoDevelopment is not being constrained by a lack of capital. The post-pandemic market has brought higher borrowing costs, construction inflation, slower sales and pressure on returns.
2 weeks agoUntil now, the planning and development profession had anticipated changes to Environmental Outcomes Reports (EORs) but, due to the absence of any specific changes, we were unable to prepare for chang
3 weeks agoDevelopment exit finance is supposed to provide breathing space to developers, yet in reality some are discovering that a facility designed to address one problem has simply created another.
1 month agoIt is understandable that the delivery of traditional housing is a priority for councils, but policies and allocations which prioritise self-contained housing within Use Class C3 can be applied too ri
1 month agoSME housebuilders already play a significant role in delivery across Great Britain, building more than 50,000 homes a year, often on smaller sites larger developers may not pursue.
1 month agoRecent market cycles have put sustained pressure on SME housebuilders and their lenders. Higher interest rates, rising build costs, and uneven demand have forced many developments to be reviewed, dela