Renter’s Rights Bill ‘in touching distance’ of becoming law
The Renter’s Rights Bill is set to become law after the House of Commons approved the final version of the bill. The post Renter’s Rights Bill ‘in touching distance’ of…
Government unveils emergency package to kickstart London housebuilding
The government has unveiled an emergency package of measures to accelerate housebuilding in London, giving it a “shot-in-the-arm” after the near-collapse of new development in the capital. The post Government…
Investec REALIS and Wrenbridge snap up three urban logistics development sites
The duo plan to develop logistics assets with a £90m total gross development value at the sites in Greenwich, Cambridge and Harlow. The post Investec REALIS and Wrenbridge snap up…
ABP embarks on £15m voyage to unlock IOS sites at Welsh ports
The investment will bring forward four key sites: two at the Port of Cardiff and two at the Port of Newport. The post ABP embarks on £15m voyage to unlock…
Gap lines up trio of London stores for its UK return
The US clothing brand will open stores in Covent Garden and at Westfield London. It has also taken space at London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park. The post Gap lines…
Offices to pick up most of the bill for meeting high-street business rates cuts
Offices face an additional combined £537.8m in annual liabilities to make up for the discounted multiplier for retail, hospitality and leisure. The post Offices to pick up most of the…
Scottish ministers approve 800-home Edinburgh scheme after three-year wait
Concerns about the noise impact of Watkin Jones' scheme, which led to it being called in by the Scottish government, have been deemed 'unfounded'. The post Scottish ministers approve 800-home…
Supreme Court delivers planning win for developers in landmark nutrient neutrality case
The Supreme Court has ruled that local authorities cannot use changes in environmental planning policy to retroactively overrule housing developments with outline planning permission in a landmark nutrient neutrality case.…
BSR overhaul showing ‘positive results’ as backlog set to clear by January
The BSR reached decisions on a record 209 gateway 2 safety applications in August. The post BSR overhaul showing ‘positive results’ as backlog set to clear by January appeared first…
Croydon Council and Greystar finalise Section 106 deal for 806-home scheme
This comes almost a year after planning approval was granted for the scheme, which will comprise build-to-rent homes, co-working space, shops and new public areas. The post Croydon Council and…