All Analysis & Data articles – Page 3
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Has the promise of planning reform failed to materialise?
The UK’s planning crisis addressed in last week’s Autumn Statement has been criticised as ‘headline-grabbing’.
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Ofgem’s energy grid review to kick zombies out of the queue
Experts welcome regulator’s plan to make it quicker for schemes to connect to grid by culling unviable projects.
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Q&A: Marcus Geddes on the evolution of central London
The WPA chair discusses how shifting trends in the retail and office sectors are shaping Westminster.
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Croydon could be set to get the facelift it so desperately needs
The mayor of the largest London borough says it has ‘massive potential to become a world-class destination’.
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Q&A: Valor’s senior vice-president on the firm’s investment intentions
Jeremy Achkar on why Valor is still targeting London and South East sheds despite challenging conditions.
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Chief executive Justin Young sets out his priorities for RICS
Young plans to reconnect with members at the crisis-hit institution and focus on sustainability and diversity.
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AI set to be ‘true disruptor’ of data centre property market
Experts say different needs of AI applications will transform data centres’ design, power needs and location.
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Growing bed shortage drives student accommodation rent hikes
Growth in the number of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds has slowed by 66.6% since 2019 and the supply shortage is expected to worsen, with an estimated shortfall of 490,000 beds by 2026, the latest annual report from student accommodation portal StuRents shows.
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Will new landmark law really level up left-behind places?
Experts say ‘significant time and work’ are still required before the provisions in LURA come into effect.
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Q&A: Krispyhouse founder on the new home rental ‘dating app’
Estate agent Anthony Kyriacou aims to use WhatsApp-style format to take on the big online rental platforms.
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Q&A: Hines duo discuss the firm’s new European HQ in London
Ross Blair and Robbie Pitman on why the investment giant became the main tenant of its own Covent Garden scheme.
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Housing ‘front and centre’ at the Labour Party Conference
New towns, 1.5 million new homes and collaboration were themes at last week’s conference in Liverpool.
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Q&A: Get Living’s de Blaby on paradox of BTR sector growth
Speaking at Labour conference, the BTR giant’s CEO says expansion is ‘devilishly hard’ despite adequate capital.
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Can Euston station plans get back on track with private sector approach?
A recent Treasury meeting with investors and construction was a promising start but many questions remain.
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Experts welcome strong focus on housing at Tory conference
Property industry heavyweights pleased to see housing ‘higher on the political agenda’ than in previous years.
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Administrations on the rise as refinancing gets more difficult
Economic woes are continuing to take their toll on the industry, with construction firms being hardest hit.
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Q&A: Knight Dragon director on Greenwich Design flagship
Laura Flanagan on the vision behind the affordable space for creatives at the heart of the south London scheme.
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Woolwich scheme demolition order poses planning quandary
Order to pull down blocks of flats that deviated from consented plans has big implications for developers.
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Commercial deals value drops 73% as office transactions decline
The total value of UK commercial property deals plunged 73% to £3.7bn over the past six months, from £13.7bn in the previous six-month period, research from Sirius Property Finance reveals.
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‘Political football’ is helping to push housing up the agenda
Experts acknowledge political point-scoring on both sides but say the focus on housebuilding is positive.