All articles by Helen Crane – Page 16
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Budget 2018: £500m infrastructure funding and retail PDR consultation announced - property reacts
Chancellor Philip Hammond has committed an additional £500m to the Housing Infrastructure Fund in today’s Budget, as well as launching a consultation on PDRs for retail to residential conversions and upward extensions.
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Government extends dirty money campaign to property industry
The government has extended its Flag it Up campaign, which encourages solicitors and accountants to report suspicions of money laundering, to the property industry.
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Digbeth resi site hits market after administration
A 170-unit residential development site in Birmingham’s Digbeth is being sold after the former developer fell into administration.
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Saudi Arabian money helps Bristol investment climb 47%
Investment in Bristol commercial property between January and September increased 47% compared to the same period in 2017, with Saudi Arabia the largest foreign investor.
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New plans could require Westminster hotel developers to provide affordable homes
Westminster City Council is mulling plans that would require developers of new hotels in the borough to provide affordable housing, Property Week has learned.
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Europa and Addington sign £55m Project Merlin deal
The portfolio of 202 secondhand homes will boost the joint venture’s London Affordable Residential Platform.
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London Square secures £200m refinancing to drive growth
Residential developer London Square has secured £200m of new debt facilities to support a strategic expansion and drive its future growth.
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What's next for the resi land market?
Developers and agents debate topics ranging from PDR to modular construction.
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Kensington and Chelsea ups ante on affordable housing
Borough to require financial proof from developers claiming they cannot deliver 35% affordable homes.
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Hill and Hanover plan multi-generational resi scheme
Housebuilder Hill and retirement specialist Hanover have signed a joint venture to develop a £25.7m ‘multi- generational’ scheme in north London.
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Horan to lead new JLL resi team in Midlands
JLL has appointed Simon Horan to lead its residential development business in the Midlands.
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Whitbread launches ‘no-frills’ hotel concept
Whitbread has launched a new ‘no frills’ hotel concept called ZIP by Premier Inn, and has already secured sites in Cardiff and Southampton for the brand.
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Mayor of London launches £10m council planning fund
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a new £10m fund for councils to boost their housing and planning teams.
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Durkan appoints new development director
Developer and contractor Durkan has appointed Bill Beyzade from CALA Homes to the new position of land and development director
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Nottingham and Reading join 'first-class' student towns
Nottingham and Reading have risen through the ranks to become ‘first-class’ locations for student accommodation development, according to Savills’ latest Student Housing Spotlight.
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Is Westminster Council's push for affordable homes viable?
Desire for more affordable housing must be squared with land shortages and high property values.
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Accessible Retail conference talks CVAs and ecommerce
Company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) were a hot topic among industry experts at the Accessible Retail conference, held last week in London.
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Thameswey channels energy into co-living
Council-backed developer plans to build space above power station in Woking.
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Peel to launch housebuilding division
Peel Land and Property is set to launch a new housebuilding division, and has appointed Phil Wilson from Harworth Group to be its chief executive.
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Native confirms £250m development programme
Aparthotel developer Native has announced a £250m programme for its new ‘lifestyle-led’ concept which will incorporate food and beverage, co-working and retail aspects into its hotel schemes.