Renters Reform Bill shelved, leaving government promises ‘in tatters’
The bill has not been afforded time in today’s parliamentary schedule, effectively shelving it.
Savills expands recoveries and receivership team with Smith appointment
He will focus on recoveries and receivership at a national level, working with new and existing clients.
Built environment bodies inclusion group rebrands and charts progress
RICS set up the group now called BE Inclusive with five other membership organisations in the sector.
General election puts key housing bills at risk of going ‘in the bin’
Calling of snap general election on 4 July leaves just a week for key legislation to be passed before dissolution of parliament.
GPE plans £350m rights issue to target bargain London investment opportunities
The London office developer has identified potential £1.4bn of acquisition targets as the capital’s investment market hits “inflection point”.
GPE invests £90m in prime London West End flex project
Firm plans to refurbish new purchase The Courtyard alongside its nearby 31-34 Alfred Place to create a 103,700 sq ft flex workspace cluster.
Helical CEO Kaye to step down as company reports 22.4% valuation slump
Long-serving CEO will step down but remain as a consultant.
Montagu Evans to sell property management business to Savills
An announcement on the deal is due shortly, Property Week understands.
Stoneweg agrees €280m acquisition of Cromwell's European platform
The investor will take control of the fund portfolio, which totals €3.9bn (£3.32bn).
Present Made and Miller Homes team up for 650-home Bedfordshire scheme
The 650-home Mill View project will provide a mixture of private-sale, affordable and single-family build-to-rent properties.
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Park Royal leads the way as Asda shops for mixed-use projects
The retailer’s head of mixed-use developments talks Lewis Berrill through its west London scheme and plans for other such projects.
The next government must prioritise affordable housing
Editor: Worrying Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showing that housebuilding volumes slumped 13.8% in February on an annual basis emphasise the need to better support the sector, amid high interest rates and fast-rising construction and labour costs (‘Housebuilders lead slump in construction volumes’).
Housebuilders facing a perfect storm
Editor: With campaigning starting to ramp up ahead of the next election, it is clear that housing will be a major battleground when Britain heads to the polls.
Peter Bill on the opportunity for PDR conversions to provide London homes
Demand is rising for out-of-borough accommodation and developers have spotted an opportunity for permitted development rights conversions.
GLA guidance ‘doesn’t do co-location any favours’
Co-location could help address London’s need for housing and the extra demand this will bring for logistics, but new planning guidance may not make it easy to achieve.
Plugging the affordability gap
With a general election on the horizon, Greg Pitcher asks developers and housing experts what needs to happen to solve the affordable housing crisis.
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