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Warehouse space must increase to support government housing target

07.03.2019

Laura Edgar

Warehouse space across England must increase to support growing communities if the government is to realise its target to deliver 300,000 homes a year by the mid-2020s.

Peace quits for new London role

28.04.2017

Huw Morris

Liz Peace is stepping down from her high-profile role of boosting the regeneration around Birmingham’s HS2 terminal to take up a similar post in London.

One million homes by 2020 not enough, says EAC

18.07.2016

Laura Edgar

The government’s target to build one million homes by the end of this Parliament will not be enough to meet the shortage of homes, says the Economic Affairs Committee (EAC).

Government seeks Londoners’ views on extending homes upwards

18.02.2016

Laura Edgar

The government has launched a consultation to seek views on an “innovative approach” to supporting housing supply in London by allowing greater freedom to build up rather than build out.

Designing whole buildings for rent is key to driving Build to Rent

03.08.2015

Laura Edgar

Addleshaw Goddard | British Property Federation | Build to Rent | Housing | UK

The key to driving the Build to Rent sector is designing whole buildings for rent, according to a new report.

The beat goes on: An interview with Melanie Leech

02.04.2015

David Blackman

Former constable and new British Property Federation CEO Melanie Leech is aiming for a long-term partnership between government and the property industry, as...

Integrate planning and infrastructure systems – SPF

25.03.2015

Laura Edgar

British Property Federation | Infrastructure | planning | Scotland | scottish property federation

The Scottish Property Federation Annual Conference called on the next government to integrate planning and infrastructure systems.

200,000 starter homes promised by Cameron

03.03.2015

Laura Edgar

Prime minister David Cameron has said he will double the amount of starter homes available to 200,00 if the Conservatives win the general election.

Next government should devolve more powers to cities - report

17.11.2014

Laura Edgar

Further powers should be devolved to UK cities by the next government to promote growth and reduce the north-south divide, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has urged.