What policies like Starter Homes really tell us about Government
This week’s report by the National Audit Office (NAO) allowed the media to put housing policy under the electoral…
Housing could be the decider in this Christmas election
Election time yet again. Whilst the Conservatives will seek to place this one in the context of the Government’s…
Three tips for start-up property developers
Last night, I joined a panel discussion hosted by the team at Developer’s Boardroom chaired by the ubiquitous…
Is the dream of homeownership dead for millennials?
Last night, I joined a Thinkin at Tortoise media to discuss whether the younger generation in the UK…
After Grenfell we need safe and clear regulation for buildings
The tragic events of the Grenfell fire will mean a new regime to monitor and protect the public in…
Housebuilding in the UK – why big fish do well
House building is dominated by well-funded corporates and G15 Housing Associations. Only 12% of homes built in the UK…
Fix the housing crisis? Give local plans more muscle
Last week, I touched on some of the problems with house building. This week, I wanted to share some…
The problem with house building
Two weeks ago, I sat on a panel with several senior London politicians and was asked why the UK…
Can we solve congestion by looking to the sky?
It’s time our planners started thinking big about congestion. London drivers waste 227 hours a year stuck in traffic, travelling…
Modular moves
The first half of 2019 has offered a sense of direction as to how the housing sector is going…
