Specialist lenders step in as housing developments become ‘more complex and risk heavy’ 3 months ago The government’s housing ambition remains high, but delivery continues to lag behind demand....
Fragmented development funding increasing delivery risk as ‘breakpoints become pressure points’ 4 months ago I have always found it slightly misleading when a development scheme is described as ‘fully funded’...
UTB expands offering and champions SME developers in 2025 to meet housing targets 4 months ago Despite ongoing economic uncertainty...
Development finance faces delays, but PBSA and care set to surge in 2026 4 months ago There’s no catch-all phrase to describe this year’s market other than, perhaps, an enigma....
Construction skills shortages threatening UK housing delivery 4 months ago Those of us in the development industry often talk about the skills shortage...
Government must back SME developers to ease first-time buyer struggles 5 months ago The withdrawal of Help to Buy in 2023, a scheme renowned for its straightforward criteria and mechanics...
Paragon weighs in on ‘positive’ NPPF reforms but warns that implementation matters 5 months ago Yesterday the government announced new proposals for planning reform as part of its National Planning...
Planning in the North West ‘pivotal’ to UK’s economic growth 6 months ago The economic geography of the UK is shifting. For decades...
'Joined-up thinking', pro-development LPAs and planning reform key to housebuilding goals 6 months ago Tax increases in last year’s Budget...
The future of housing depends on a diverse development industry 6 months ago The growing support for the Women in Home Building Programme is more than a positive headline. It marks...
