Time to license land traders?
Land traders get a bad name in the property industry. There’s no way of getting away from it. Many…
Jenrick flexes his muscles
The Secretary of State’s decision to overturn his Inspector concerning Westferry Printworks tells us a number of things…
Some thoughts on the housing agendas of the three main parties
Some of observations on the housing aspects of the main parties’ manifestos as we head into the final week: …
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…
