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A Manifesto for Accelerating the Planning System

That none of party-political manifestos delve into the nuts and bolts of planning policy is not a surprising revelation. However, how we accelerate the planning process will be a consideration for whichever party wins the 2019 general election.

Blue is the new black, but what now for property?

The people have spoken and yesterday’s election returned the largest Conservative majority for 30 years. The whys and wherefores will be debated over the weekend but the question we are asking ourselves right now is what does this mean for the property industry?

<p><strong>The Future is Human</strong></p>

Originally published in Estates Gazette, our Chief Executive Melanie Leech discusses why people are at the heart of the real estate sector’s future success, and what we have recently been doing to ensure access to and growth of a more diverse and skilled workforce.

<p><strong>Build to Rent is providing a higher rated tenant experience</strong></p>

Customer reviews are being seen by the BTR sector as a great opportunity to understand their customers and fine tune their offer. This blog explores how Homeviews is bringing insight to BTR and wider housing development sectors.

<p><strong>Living the dream? The Design and Delivery of First Homes</strong></p>

A First Homes scheme was a manifesto commitment of the Conservative Party, and with Help to Buy getting scaled back from April 2021, it is imperative to Government to have other measures in place to help first-time buyers. The consultation paper on First Homes is therefore out and in this blog, Tim Willis and David Perry at Shoosmiths summarise some of the key design aspects of the scheme.

<p><strong>MIPIM 2020: Discover how Homes England’s funding is diversifying the market</strong></p>

Ahead of MIPIM 2020, Gabrielle Berring, Director of Loans at Homes England sets out their plan to unlock land and investment to drive housing supply.

A competent Budget for today, but lots to do tomorrow

Following the Chancellor's speech, our Director of Policy (Real Estate), Ian Fletcher, blogs about this year's Budget.

In a big spending Budget, tax hikes stick out like a sore thumb

<p><strong>Our opportunity to demonstrate that we are serious about redefining real estate</strong></p>

This week, published in EG, our Chief Executive Melanie Leech discusses the property industry’s response to COVID-19.

Work, The Workplace and Covid-19

Guest blogger Antony Slumbers discusses real estate BC & real estate AC – before & after Covid-19 – and the virus’ impact on the way we work and what this means for the future of workplaces.

Planning will play key role in UK economic and social recovery

Our senior policy officer Sam Bensted blogs this week on the role of the planning system in supporting the UK’s recovery and the measures required today from MHCLG to enable it to maximise its contribution in the short and longer-term.

Labour’s new Shadow Cabinet – what does it mean for real estate?

Our Assistant Director (housing) James Simondson blogs this week about Labour’s new shadow cabinet line-up and what it means for the policy debate surrounding societal and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.