Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law but without ground rent cap
Michael Gove, who will be stepping down at the general election, unveiled the bill in November 2023.
Housing and levelling up secretary Gove to step down as MP
The long-serving Tory cabinet minster has been an MP since 2005, twice serving as levelling up, housing and communities secretary.
Persimmon ponders £1bn takeover of Cala Group, reports say
An equity raise could be on the cards if the deal goes ahead, according to a property expert.
Related Argent partners with NTT to deliver £200m BTR scheme at Brent Cross
The scheme forms part of the wider £8bn mixed-use Park Town masterplan.
Revolution Bars rejects takeover bid from rival Nightcap
The hospitality group launched a sale process last month in a bid to stay afloat.
MTVH secures £100m sustainable development loan from Japanese bank
The loan from MUFG EMEA will facilitate the delivery of Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing’s target to deliver more than 1,000 affordable homes.
Sirius Real Estate tinkers with board
James Peggie is set to step down as an independent non-executive director of the group after its annual general meeting in June.
Downing launches recruitment drive ahead of ‘record-breaking’ 2025
The PBSA developer said 10 new projects were planned to start on site next year at locations across the UK and with a combined GDV of £1.6bn.
Shelved Renters Reform Bill leaves government promises ‘in tatters’
The RRB 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.
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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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Timing’s everything in land market
Tech helps to put occupiers first
Retail takes lead in net zero race
By the way: Peter Bill on Julian Richer’s book on fixing the housing crisis
Swansea pioneers a green model
All generations need levelling up
Smashing the glass ceiling