It takes a decade: How London broke its housing market

Setting the scene There is no singular cause…

Lets release our talented planners from information overload

There isn’t a debate about planning that happens without at least some reference to the increasing complexity…

Our suburbs can offer innovative ways to unlock new homes

80% of us live in the suburbs. Whilst often the debate around density is characterised around taller…

Black Swans, Transmission Impacts and Ceasefires – Part 4

There was much relief when a ceasefire of sorts was announced earlier this week.  But it doesn’t…

Shelter, viability and the myth of the “free lunch” in land

With the development sector sustaining significant losses, sites stalling and the industry contracting, it was both poorly…

YIMBY is running out of momentum—It must find new ways to make its case

One of the defining features of the UK housing and planning debate in recent years has been…

Black swans, cost inflation and the London Mayor is now King – Part 3

It is now increasingly clear that this conflict is not a short-lived shock despite the American President’s…

London’s Brownfield Emergency: Positives on Temporary Measures

From Planning Purgatory to Pragmatism: Strong Support for London’s Affordable Housing Policy — But S106 Reliance and…

Black Swans, Bond Markets and the Housing Pipeline – Part 2

On Monday morning President Trump published on his Truth Social platform “I AM PLEASE…