All Property Week articles in 4 September 2020 – Page 6
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OnlineUK’s leading housebuilders threatened with court action over potential mis-selling scandal
The competition watchdog has warned four of the country’s biggest housebuilders that it could take them to court after it found evidence of unfair terms in contracts with homebuyers, and potential mis-selling.
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OnlineJoseph Homes awarded B Corp certification
Joseph Homes has become the first UK housebuilder to be awarded B Corp certification.
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NewsLord Kerslake slams Jenrick’s planning proposals
Former top civil servant and housing industry veteran Lord Kerslake has hit out at the government over its sweeping new planning reforms.
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InsightFreeths think tank: will tech change the way we work?
Earlier this summer, Property Week in association with Freeths hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss the findings of the fourth annual Power of Proptech survey and look at the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the digital transformation of the property industry.
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ProfessionalA new generation of industry starters rise to the challenge
While early-career prospects have been dented by Covid-19, recent graduates are adapting to the new normal.
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ProfessionalDespite government advice, caution still remains
Despite the government urging workers to return to their workplaces, a recently published survey found staff in the UK are more sceptical about returning to their offices than workers in France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
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ProfessionalThe future of planning needs present action
The opportunities exist now to progress schemes before legislative changes.
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NewsHome truths about WFH
God, I miss the office. I even miss the four-hour round-trip commute. Yes, things are that bad – and I am one of the lucky ones.
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NewsHot Housing Index 2020
Revealed: the best locations for residential investment across the UK based on data compiled exclusively for Property Week by CACI
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InsightHot Housing Index 2020: top five locations in the UK
Despite all the turmoil this year, one thing remains the same – Aberdeen is still a highly desirable place to live, according to the latest Hot 100 housing index, collated exclusively for Property Week by location specialist CACI.
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InformationProperty Week Digital Edition – 4 September 2020
We reveal this year’s 100 hottest UK locations for residential investment in Property Week’s annual survey based on exclusive data from CACI – High-profile speakers and an agenda exploring all the key issues for the sector make RESI Convention 2020 an event not to be missed – The Head of ...
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NewsCVAs for the year to date already top 2019 total
BPF reveals there have been 16 company voluntary agreements so far this year.
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NewsAgent P: Teutonic Room
8.30am, Friday 4 September, Teutonic Room: “Say hello to Charlie Boy.” I gesture to Team P’s newest recruit, the embarrassed 54-year-old third son of a minor hereditary peer who left Savills under a weeny cloud a few months ago.
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NewsThis week in… 2016
The government’s restoration and renewal committee suggested the Houses of Parliament be vacated for six years so that a £4bn refit could be carried out.
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InsightNew normal needs a new mindset
Many of us felt a renewed sense of confidence at the start of 2020 – the government had a healthy majority, a path to Brexit, a commitment to spend on infrastructure and a healthy economy.
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InsightKeep the planning system simple
The government recently set out its changes to the town planning system in England and Wales in proposals trailed as the most radical intervention since the modern planning system came into being in 1947. But how will they impact housebuilders?
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InsightModular housing hits fast forward
Before last year’s RESI Convention we asked: is mass modular a pipe dream? Since then, major deals have been signed and the government has ramped up its support. So could factory-built homes be the future?
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InsightPlanning reform may sow dissent
There’s no doubt Boris Johnson wants to do something to stimulate housing numbers, for which he deserves some credit. The question of course is whether the recent slew of announcements is likely to survive any longer than most government decisions these days, when U-turns appear to be the order of ...
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InsightPRS must learn Covid lessons
In six short months, Covid-19 has changed the world. People’s priorities have shifted and their attitudes have changed. As we emerge from lockdown, it is important for our industry to analyse what we’ve learned from the past six months so we’re prepared for what is to come.
