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Planning lawyer on mayors to be granted power to build on green belt

Thursday, 3rd November 2016

According to a report by IPPR North, mayors should be granted the power to decide if homes can be built on the green belt, Paul Grant, associate solicitor at law firm Coffin Mew comments. “The housing industry has struggled with undersupply... View Article

Are we putting buildings before people? A comment on sustainability

Monday, 22nd August 2016

EXCLUSIVE BLOG: Sustainability has long been top priority, but emphasis has been placed on the environmental and economic aspects rather than the human well-being. Darren Evans of Darren Evans Assessments asks: Is it now time to place greater importance on people? When... View Article

Insurance Act 2015 – David Savage of Charles Russell Speechlys comments

Monday, 15th August 2016

Following media reporting of the 2015 Insurance Act coming into force – David Savage, Head of the Construction and Infrastructure Sector at international law firm Charles Russell Speechlys comments on the possible implications for the construction industry. “The Insurance Act 2015... View Article

CITB Statement: Apprenticeship Levy Update

Monday, 15th August 2016

In spring 2017 the way the government funds apprenticeships in England is changing. Some employers will be required to contribute to a new apprenticeship levy, and there will be changes to the funding for apprenticeship training for all employers. Steve... View Article

Comment: The property market will not suffer a crisis like the one in 2009

Wednesday, 20th July 2016

Philip Gadsden, Orchard Street Investment Management and manager of the St. James’s Place Property Fund, believes that the property market is far from experiencing a crisis like the one it went through in 2009: “For some investors, current volatility and... View Article

Leading north-west engineering consultants comments on new construction figures published

Friday, 15th July 2016

Commenting on the monthly construction figures published by the ONS today which show a significant decrease in output, Rob Domeney, head of the Manchester office of RSK Group, the leading environmental and engineering consultants, said: “This is not surprising, as although the construction industry overall in the North West has seen... View Article

HomeOwners Alliance ponders Brexit effect on house prices

Thursday, 7th July 2016

Property advisors HomeOwners Alliance say Brexit is not all gloom and doom and predictions of drastic house price falls or a repeat of the 2007 financial crisis could be unfounded. Katherine Binns, Research Director at HOA, takes a look at house price... View Article

Scape CEO: Not all ‘doom and gloom’ despite dismal construction PMI report

Monday, 4th July 2016

Mark Robinson, Scape Group Chief Executive, commented on today’s Markit / CIPS UK Construction PMI: “Today’s data perfectly illustrates the uncertainty which surrounded the run up to the EU referendum on 23rd June and the uncertainty which remains as a... View Article

Comment on the latest Nationwide House Price Index

Wednesday, 1st June 2016

Founder and CEO of eMoov.co.uk, Russell Quirk, comments on the latest Nationwide House Price Index “Despite the artificial skew of April’s stamp duty deadline having been and gone, UK house prices have continued the upward trend that has been prevalent... View Article

Telford Homes 2015 final report

Wednesday, 1st June 2016

Owen Goodhead Comments on Telford Homes plc 2015 final results. Owen Goodhead, managing director of specialist recruiters Randstad CPE comments: “Housebuilders are bearing up under a sea of adversity – battling on despite a growing skills shortage. For businesses like... View Article

UK construction industry walking the talent tightrope

Tuesday, 31st May 2016

Talent shortages, rather than increased demand, are behind the increase in bricklayers’ pay, according to One Way. An analysis by the construction and rail recruitment specialist found that a lack of available professionals was the major factor behind the huge... View Article

Chief Executive of Hill comments on the risk of Brexit to the UK housebuilding industry

Wednesday, 25th May 2016

The Chief Executive of a leading UK housebuilder has warned of “severe consequences” to the British property industry if Britain decides to leave the European Union at the June EU membership referendum. Andy Hill commented: “A Brexit would have severe consequences for the British... View Article

Marsh & Parsons: There can’t be a one-rule-fits-all approach to affordable housing in London

Thursday, 19th May 2016

Comment from Charles Holland, Head of Residential Development and Investment at Marsh & Parsons, on the Queen’s Speech: “As home ownership plummets to just 63% of the population from nearly 70% a few years ago, it’s vital that the development... View Article

CML responds to FCA competition and responsible lending statement

Monday, 16th May 2016

The Council of Mortgage Lenders is pleased to note today that the FCA’s assessment is that firms have positively applied the responsible lending requirements that came in under the Mortgage Market Review. The CML also notes the FCA’s assessment that... View Article

New construction figures published – leading construction and property consultants comment

Monday, 16th May 2016

Commenting on the new construction output figures published by the ONS today which show a decrease in output, Michael Thirkettle, Chief Executive of leading interdisciplinary international construction and property consultancy McBains Cooper, said: “There is unlikely to be any respite in the weak construction figures in... View Article

Comment on ONS Output in the Construction Industry, March & Q1 2016

Friday, 13th May 2016

Charles Holland, Head of Residential Development and Investment at Marsh & Parsons, comments: “Behind the grey headlines, housebuilding is the one bright spot in the current construction landscape. Public and private sector housing are the only sectors to have witnessed... View Article

BPF warns that government risks missing starter homes target, as Housing & Planning Bill gains Royal Assent

Thursday, 12th May 2016

The British Property Federation has commented on the Housing and Planning Bill gaining Royal Assent, and on speculation that there may be more primary legislation aimed at bringing forward new development after the State Opening of Parliament next week. Melanie Leech, chief... View Article

SME house builders boosted by Section 106 ruling, says FMB

Thursday, 12th May 2016

The Appeal Court’s decision to uphold a Government initiative to waive affordable housing requirements for small developments is a boost for SMEs and house building, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB,... View Article