News analysis
The Collective’s collapse sets off alarm bells over co-living
But experts believe fundamentals of the model remain sound despite the operator’s fall into administration.
Q&A: Unite founder Nick Porter discusses the future of the PBSA sector
Student accommodation guru Nick Porter discusses his new global venture Yugo.
Industry broadly welcomes Gove as new housing secretary
Appointment greeted as ‘very good news’ amid hopes that he will address fire safety and new homes target.
The key takeaways from this year’s hybrid RESI convention
After a year of seismic societal change, the discussion centred on sustainability, social impact and Covid-19.
‘Boosting housing demand won’t be enough,’ says Jenrick
Former housing secretary also addresses key issues of economic recovery, affordable housing and leasehold reform.
Residential and development
Labour Party to pledge cap on foreign sales of new homes
The Labour Party plans to give first-time buyers “first dibs” on new builds for six months and will also pledge to reform rules governing how developers contribute towards affordable housing.
Present Made and Apache to deliver £160m resi scheme for Cambridge University
Present Made and Apache Capital have submitted plans to deliver a residential scheme with a GDV of £160m for the University of Cambridge.
Millions of properties ‘practically unsellable’ because of flood risk
Almost 3.5 million properties in the UK are “practically unsellable” because of the risk of flooding, climate research reveals.
Harworth secures green light for 1,000 homes in Shropshire
Harworth Group has received a resolution to grant planning permission for a 1,000-home scheme in Shropshire.
Creating the eco-efficient homes that renters want
It’s time for BTR housebuilders to create the smart, energy-efficient and cost-effective homes of the future.
Data
Number of F&B outlets boosted by café and fast-food openings
The number of food and beverage (F&B) outlets inched upwards in the 12 months to September despite the pandemic, fuelled by a rise in café and fast-food delivery openings.
Rental growth set to exceed forecasts
Predicted 3.6% growth per year to 2025 likely to be exceeded amid record-low vacancy levels and high demand.
Retirement home completions in 2021 leap 21% year on year
The number of retirement homes due to be completed this year is up 21% on last year, according to data from Savills.
Student digs planning applications leap in Q3 of academic year
The number of student beds in new schemes for which planning permission was sought in Q3 of the 2020-21 academic year (April to June) jumped 108.4% compared with the previous quarter, according to data from StuRents.
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