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Buildings standard provides clarity

31 March 26

Alongside the Future Homes Standard, the government last week published the non-domestic Future Buildings Standard, with rules due to come into force from 24 March 2027.

Planned retention payments ban may not be on the money

31 March 26

Subcontractors may welcome moves to end the practice of withholding fees until completion, but others in the industry fear that an outright ban will prove to be unworkable.

Mipim Editor’s Dinner: Appetite for optimism

31 March 26

A gathering of industry leaders at the Mipim conference revealed a refreshing air of determination to face up to economic uncertainty.

Frogmore to exit fund management business

31 March 26

The company confirmed the move after a series of recent administrations as it winds down its £400m FREP III value-add fund, with a host of schemes being sold off or handed back to lenders.

Later Living & Care Conference: Facing the age-old challenges

31 March 26

The need to improve planners’ understanding of the value later living brings communities was a key discussion point for the industry figures that gathered for last week’s event.

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Q&A: Five minutes with Simon Zargar, director in Turley’s Midlands team

31 March 26

The director in Turley’s Midlands team on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite TV show and podcast, what he’d do if he won the lottery and his once-in-a-lifetime trip to Easter Island.