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Still tons of bricks in the property industry...
In heartening if slightly indignant news the Brick Development Association has confirmed that there is no structural shortage in the...
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Protecting Pubs: Does removing PD Rights really protect pubs from closure?
Protecting pubs seems to be a matter of growing concern for London planning authorities and local communities. Applications to register...
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Consensus grows on the need for more specialist housing
Two independent reports have been published in the last four weeks that highlight the UK's increasing shortage of retirement housing. In...
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IPD seismometer registers stirrings? Capital values down 2.8%
No sooner had I posted my last comment, wondering whether the Capital Economics report on rental values might need some element of...
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UK rental values on "relatively sound foundations" - or built on sand?
Capital Economics, says that the UK commercial property rental market is on relatively strong foundations. However, it does point out...
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The Housing Crisis is a National Issue: levels of home ownership fall across the UK
Hidden amongst all of the political turmoil of the last few months remains one constant: We do not have enough homes in the UK. This...
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Standardised toolkit helps London businesses get faster access to broadband
Getting your first business location or moving an established business is difficult. First, finding and getting the space. Then fit out....
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Mixed messages on major infrastructure as Hinkley Point is 'paused'
It has been an interesting week for large infrastructure projects in the UK. The decision on whether to expand Heathrow or Gatwick has...
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London Planning Authority accepts Brexit impact on viability of residential development
It is well recognised that the viability of any particular development can be highly sensitive to a wide range of variables. Everything ...
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New Commission to lead the regeneration of the Thames Estuary
Today the government will launch a new commission tasked with regenerating and reinvigorating the Thames Estuary, an area which includes...
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Supreme Court to reconsider meaning of "relevant policies for the supply of housing"
The Supreme Court has decided to review the Court of Appeal's judgment in Suffolk Coastal D.C. v Hopkins Homes and Richborough Estates...
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Theresa May promises tough action on Housing Deficit
On 11 July, Theresa May gave a campaign speech which set out her priorities as leader of the conservative party and prime minister elect....
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A Zero Sum game?
If life is a "zero sum game", then this does not explain how economic growth happens. Some will tell you that this is only because what...
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Select Committee launches inquiry into UK housebuilding capacity
On 5 July 2016, the Communities and Local Government Select Committee launched a new inquiry into the housebuilding industry. In...
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Planning in (and for) the Aftermath of the EU Referendum
Regardless of your views about last week's vote, it is fair to say that the result has made everything seem more complicated and less...
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DCLG needs you... to build a Garden Village.
DCLG has issued a prospectus setting out how they can support local areas in the delivery of new housing. They are seeking expressions of...
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What do Lenders know? Debt finance for Property.
Interestingly, two sources seem to show a slowdown in traditional debt finance for Property. First, Saving Stream reports that Bank...
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Government publishes proposals for revised Electronic Communications Code- Landlords beware!
Last month the Government published proposals for a revised electronic communications code. The key points that Landlords should be...
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Planning: A New Era of Government Intervention?
The 2010 election of the coalition government was, in hindsight, a significant moment for the planning system. Over the parliament that...
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Ignoring polite notices counts as force under English law
In a reassuring vindication of British values the Court of Appeal has confirmed that ignoring a clearly worded, clearly visible sign is...
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CIL Review Panel Report likely to be published after the referendum
There is little point in hiding the fact that I have 'robust' views about the Community Infrastructure Levy. Having spent the last few...
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"Brand New": Thomas Eggar becomes Irwin Mitchell
In December 2015, Thomas Eggar LLP and Irwin Mitchell LLP joined forces, in a merger which has moved our planning team from a regional...
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Housing and Planning Act 2016 - implications for planning
The Housing and Planning Act gained royal assent on 12 May 2016. Once it is fully in force, the Act will give DCLG extensive new powers...
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National Planning Guidance on Small Sites exemption is officially re-instated
DCLG has now reinstated the Planning Practice Guidance that gives effect to the Small Sites exemption; which was declared lawful by the...
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Government confirms that a permitted development right to demolish offices and rebuild as residential is still on the agenda
Given its reputation, Friday the 13th is an unusual date on which to release news. It is, however, the date on which DCLG chose to...
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Housing & Planning Bill to receive Royal Assent Today
Yesterday the House of Commons and the House of Lords managed to agree on the final text of the Housing & Planning Bill, with the Lords...
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Court of Appeal declares Small Sites Exemption Lawful
The Court of Appeal has just ruled that the Small Sites Exemption, introduced by Ministers in November 2014, is lawful. In so doing, they...
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The Battle of the Houses: Government to oppose House of Lords' amendments to Housing & Planning Bill
The Housing and Planning Bill looks set to enter its most contentious phase of passage yet, with Greg Clark signalling that the House of...
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Five points for Investment Managers and Corporate Property Advisers from the EMI Case
It is not often in property law that we are told that things are “void” without there being either some element of moral or financial...
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House of Lords make yet more amendments to Housing and Planning Bill
Whilst the Housing and Planning Bill made it through the House of Commons almost unscathed, its time in the House of Lords has been...
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