Residential – Page 23
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MarketsPrivate rented in danger from resurgence of mortgages
The latest Council of Mortgage Lenders figures on buy-to- let lending for 2012 tell a positive story of the number of loans increasing — up by 9.8% from 2011 — but we need to keep this in perspective.
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MarketsNeed to know: £10bn housing guarantee schemes
Last month the government invited applications for organisations — such as independent not-for-profit special-purpose vehicles — to act as intermediaries, known as aggregators, for its £10bn housing guarantee schemes. What are the schemes and how do they work?
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MarketsSix-month review: Prisk’s progress
Emma Haslett assesses the performance of the latest housing minister
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MarketsA private-rented use class can clean up the sector’s image
As the average age of first-time buyers heads rapidly towards 40, the government has begun to address how it might promote the private-rented sector.
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MarketsWatchdog to scrutinise New Homes Bonus
National Audit Office to examine impact of planning tool. Emma Haslett reports
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MarketsHousebuilders want to develop traditional sites, not offices
Government proposals to change planning legislation to enable office-to-residential development could have far-reaching implications if they are brought into force — not all of which will be positive.
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MarketsNeed to know: ‘stretched’ finance
“Stretched” finance is a proposed alternative to senior and mezzanine financing for residential development.
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MarketsCity Hall angles for London stamp duty funds
Mayor says taking control of tax proceeds will benefit capital’s housing. Emma Haslett reports
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MarketsSavills up to bat for Bristol homes
Savills has been appointed by Linden Homes to market a new residential scheme that overlooks the Bristol County Ground, the home of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
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MarketsJames Andrew Residential to provide ‘virtual concierge’
Almost a year since its launch, James Andrew Residential, the residential property management arm of Harvey Soning’s James Andrew International, has landed its 30th management contract.
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MarketsQ+A: Persimmon chief Farley retires
Last month Mike Farley (pictured) announced his intention to retire as chief executive of housebuilder Persimmon in April, after seven years in the post.
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MarketsPredictions of recovery may yet be premature
Despite encouraging signs, underlying economy remains weak.
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MarketsBarratt founder Sir Lawrie taught value of managerial rigour
It’s unlikely many housebuilders’ directors can look forward to seeing their obituaries appear much beyond the pages of the Financial Times and trade press, but in the case of Sir Lawrie Barratt, the eulogies have flooded in from sources as disparate as the Sun, Guardian and Radio 4’s weekly Last ...
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MarketsIn the beginning, there was M&G Investments
UK fund’s purchase of Stratford scheme from Genesis could finally herald dawn of private-rented sector.
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MarketsLancashire terraces take a knocking
Work began last week to bring 71 empty homes in Accrington, Lancashire, back into use after a £14m investment from the government-funded Empty Homes Cluster Fund and a joint venture between specialist developer PlaceFirst and Twin Valley Homes.
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MarketsBellway’s Watson courts controversy with promotion
Until recently, Bellway could have been regarded as being at the “quiet, dependable” end of the housebuilder spectrum — but that may be about to change.
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MarketsTake five … 2013 talking points
Adam Challis, Jones Lang LaSalle’s new head of residential research, gives his five predictions for 2013.
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MarketsFlotations on housebuilder horizon
Four companies: Cala Group, Countryside Properties, Crest Nicholson and McCarthy & Stone, could list this year.
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MarketsSustainable strategy helps to meet housing needs
I do not think anyone would argue with the fact that there is an urgent need for more homes in the UK, particularly affordable homes.
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Markets2012: the year of the housebuilder
Share prices steadily increased this year, as housebuilders benefited from government initiatives.
