Analysing the government’s Planning for the Future white paper


James Blakey is planning director of Moda Living, a build to rent developer and operator Planning for the Future is an ambitious attempt by government to revolutionise the planning system. There is much to be welcomed but much clarification and debate is required. Will the White Paper lead to a step-change via the Prime Ministers […]

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One in three people are interested in self-build


Nearly a third of adults (32%) are interested in designing and building their own home, research from the Self Build Association and Building Societies Association has found. However finding the money to finance the project is the biggest hurdle by three in five (59%). Interest is highest in the young, with nearly half (48%) of […]

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Housing demand at highest level since 2004


The number of prospective buyers registered per estate agent branch rose by a third (33%) from 396 in August to 525 in September, NAEA Propertymark’s September Housing Report has found. This is the highest number of house hunters recorded since June 2004, when 581 were recorded per branch. Mark Hayward, chief executive, NAEA Propertymark, said: […]

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Tacit relocation in Scotland – a word of warning for the unwary


Ken Carruthers is a partner at independent Scottish law firm Morton Fraser and head of its real estate litigation team It seems obvious that if a commercial lease is set for a five-year term, it should terminate at the end of that term. To extend the lease, one would expect to engage in some form […]

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A quarter of private renters could fall into arrears in some areas


Up to a quarter of private renters could fall into arrears in towns and cities most impacted by Coronavirus, research from rental technology firm flatfair has found. With up to 25% of furloughed workers set to be made redundant across Britain as the government’s job retention scheme winds down this month, towns like Crawley, which […]

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One in three builders want planning system reform


One in three builders want the planning system reformed to help boost construction activity, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its response to the government’s consultation on the Planning White Paper. The FMB asked small to medium-sized (SME) house builders what was the one thing that the government could do to help them […]

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Husmus: The startup connecting landlords with good tenants


A service has launched which helps landlords vet their tenants called Husmus. Using Husmus tenants can create ‘rent journals’ which contain details on their household, rental history and income sources, which can be shared with prospective landlords. From next month landlords will be able to leave ‘postcards’ in which they describe the rental behaviour of […]

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ilke Homes secures Rushden development site capable of delivering 150 homes


Modular housing company ilke Homes has secured a site allocated for residential development in Rushden, Northamptonshire that has the potential to deliver up to 150 affordable homes for the local community. ilke Homes will work with East Northamptonshire Council, Rushden Town Council, and the local community in securing planning permission. Tom Heathcote, executive director of […]

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Covid-19 stalling first-time buyer activity


First-time buyers’ share of the housing market will fall by the end of 2020, according to Zoopla’s house price index. This year saw reduced availability of high-to-value mortgages, while the stamp duty holiday did more to help homemovers and investors than first-time buyers. The South East, Scotland and the South West in particular have seen […]

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How to fund an investment property that needs a lot of work


Short-term finance can help you capitalise on opportunities, but you need a clear exit strategy, says Ben Lloyd, head of affiliates at Roma Finance Sometimes the most attractive returns come from the least attractive properties. Those that involve risk but offer landlords potentially high yields. In the right area and with the right know-how, savvy […]

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