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Land Registry remains under pressure as delays persist
Digital reform of the department has succeeded in speeding up residential property deals, but frustrations remain on the commercial side.
Stacking up a health plan for UK housing
Following the publication of the government’s Healthy Homes guidance, Property Week's Tim Clark looks at the cost and viability of making wellness a key part of housing development and retrofits.
Romal ruling may help clear the murky planning waters
The High Court ruling that Peel Holdings breached its contract by failing to back a housebuilder’s plans offers a pragmatic approach to planning law that developers will welcome.
There are no simple fixes for a complex planning system
The increasingly complex and adversarial nature of the planning process is making the government’s plans to simplify and speed up the system a tough challenge.
Business rate plan causes pre-Budget butterflies
The industry is waiting to see if the chancellor will exempt supermarkets from rate rises for occupiers of big properties – and if so, who will pick up the tab to compensate.
Leasehold ruling leaves reform agenda in limbo
While the High Court has rejected landlords’ legal challenge to the terms of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, many key issues remain unresolved, with an appeal likely.
Brabazon: new town takes off in Bristol
Playing a key role in the government’s new towns strategy, Brabazon in Bristol is the project furthest along in its development and could provide a model to follow.
CG Fry ruling may demolish the housing blockers
The recent Supreme Court ruling could boost housebuilding by preventing councils from using subsequent planning changes to block schemes that have already won consent.
Offices lay on the hospitality
Providers such as Maslow’s are transforming the office into workspaces that go well beyond the nine-to-five routine to function as members’ clubs and hospitality venues.