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Credit statistics belie tough mortgage outlook
The latest Bank of England money and credit statistics provide a snapshot of what could have been for the mortgage and housing market.
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Buildings standard provides clarity
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.
Q&A: Five minutes with Simon Zargar, director in Turley’s Midlands team
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.
Stay put and refurb or move on?
As office ESG strategies gain ground, the decision either to renegotiate leases or to relocate is not clear cut.
Lucy Waters of Aria Finance on the need to stay nimble to protect portfolios
Against a backdrop of interest rate rises and low buyer confidence, developers must look at all the options.
Mark Andrews of Sir Robert McAlpine on what makes a stadium a winner
Preparation is key to ensuring successful community engagement when taking on these major projects.
Stantec’s Chris Hudson on digesting the food waste facility need
New food waste collection rules are set to spur demand for the development of new treatment facilities.
Retrofitting for the next 100 years
Faraby Farid, technical lead for real estate developments and energy strategy at The Crown Estate, has over 20 years’ experience designing industry-leading buildings and developments. Significant accolades in his career include 8 Bishopsgate in London, the first tall building in the UK to achieve BREEAM 'Outstanding', and the National Museum of Qatar, renowned for its architectural beauty and design excellence. This range of experience inspired him to think about how building development can be undertaken to its best degree, even in the most unusual environments, the desert for example.
We need age-defined homes in thriving towns
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) that focuses on housing and care for older people recently published a report on intergenerational living, highlighting the need for greater consideration of our ageing population.
Rapleys’ Jason Lowes on the need to be prepared for council shake-up
All parties involved in development must prepare to engage with a restructured council planning regime.