From 1 October 2017, amendments to the General Permitted Development Order (as amended) will come into force which relate to the conversion of light industrial premises to residential uses. A new Class of permitted development (Class PA) is to be created that will allow the residential conversion of premises that have been in light industrial […]
The demand and supply of one bedroom city centre flats in Manchester
Those currently living and working in Manchester city centre and searching for a 1 bedroom flat are witnessing supply and demand issues for this type of property. George Osborne’s intention to help first time buyers, and make the rental property market less appealing to investors, has resulted in lenders being subjected to increased red tape […]
Solving the puzzle of under-delivery be as simple as allocating more land for housing?
Since the financial crash of 2008 there has been unrelenting media coverage regarding the housing crisis within the UK, and the continued failure of the market to meet the Country’s housing needs. Despite Local Authorities having increased the number of major residential Planning Permissions which have been granted by 59% in five years, as well […]
How national housing standards affect development potential
Housing Standards, and in particular space standards, have been well established in London for a number of years, with space being at a premium and the need to ensure the delivery of quality residential development. We now have National Housing Standards which are, at best, underutilised within the development industry, largely due to the inconsistent […]
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