How Pathways to Property has increased diversity in industry
Real estate figures, alumni and participants discuss the benefits of the initiative 10 years on from its launch.
What’s next for levelling-up aims in wake of Tory turmoil?
Three experts discuss what recent government upheaval means for housing policy and levelling-up agenda.
Questions remain amid Covid rent arrears arbitration scheme
First two decisions fail to clarify when and to what extent a protected rent debt will be reduced or waived.
Judgment on telephone masts clarifies the rights of landowners
Three lawyers discuss recent Supreme Court rulings in three cases involving land ownership and rents.
Industry says levelling-up bill fails on climate and planning
Experts call for greater clarity, strengthened LA powers and emphasis on town and city centre regeneration
Study reveals gaps in councils’ planning for seniors housing
Research shows slight improvement, but majority of local authorities still lack coherent plan to house elderly
Meeting the myriad needs of a neurodiverse workforce
As employers and colleagues, it is our duty to be more informed and offer better support where it is needed.
More affordable housing is needed
In its latest study into the UK’s ‘broken’ housing system, charity Shelter announced the worrying news that despite huge demand, only 6,644 social rent homes were delivered in 2019-20 – a decrease of more than 83% since 2010.
No change on cladding post-Gove
Michael Gove’s strategy to tackle the cladding crisis proved deeply unpopular with the housebuilding industry.
An easy fix for the UK’s planning woes
It has repeatedly been said that the UK’s planning system is not fit for purpose. Some have even suggested it is ‘broken’. I would go further and say it is actively counterproductive to its purpose. But I believe the problem could be easily fixed.
What is the commercial case for improving building standards?
The Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent in late April and will change how residential buildings are constructed and maintained.
