Nick

Levelling up a housing shortage

I have a few observations on ‘levelling up’, last week’s elections and today’s Queen’s Speech from a property development…

The Cambridge conundrum

The housing affordability challenge is not a uniquely London problem.  The team has been doing some interesting analysis with…

A virtual goodbye?

It came as a surprise to many when just over a week ago the Government decided to call time…

Harbard Close – how a long shot became a reality

I was really pleased to visit Harbard Close earlier in the month, Pocket’s first scheme in the London Borough…

A cast-iron guarantee?

If the Government isn’t able to get enough homes built, then the next best thing is to make the…

What the Church does next

It’s a clear reflection of the extent of the housing crisis when the Church of England is compelled to…

To cities with love

Sometimes a shock to the system has unexpected benefits.  UK cities have been hurt by the pandemic and there…

Shaking up property taxation

The Chancellor has some decisions to make and they will not be easy.   The Government borrowed an eye watering…

Five predictions for UK Property Markets in 2021

Making predictions for 2021 is perhaps a little easier than some years.   For a start, it’s a racing certainty…

West Green Place – how working in partnership can deliver great places

Just before the second lockdown enveloped the city I had the pleasure of showing around some of the team…