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Why the UK Housing Target Is Falling Short and What Developers Can Do
For developers · Cornerstone

Why the UK Housing Target Is Falling Short and What Developers Can Do

The government's target of 1.5 million new homes by the end of this parliament is already looking out of reach. From planning delays and unaffordable development finance to a shrinking Build to Rent pipeline, this article sets out the real blockers, and what developers can do to ...

Why Selling in Summer 2026 Could Work in Your Favour
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Why Selling in Summer 2026 Could Work in Your Favour

Buyer enquiries have dipped this summer, but that is not necessarily bad news if you are a committed seller. Fewer competing listings, highly motivated buyers, and a predictable au...

Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You
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Estate Agent Qualifications in England: What the 2026 Reforms Mean for You

Anyone in England can legally call themselves an estate agent today — no exams, no licence, no formal training required. That is set to change. Here is what the government's 2026 r...

Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know
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Leasehold Reform in the UK: What Flat Buyers Need to Know

Leasehold reform is moving closer to law, with proposals to ban new leasehold flats, cap ground rents, and introduce commonhold as the default tenure. If you are buying or already ...

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: What Developers Need to Know
For developers

Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: What Developers Need to Know

The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and a revised NPPF signal a significant shift in how development proposals are assessed and delivered in England. From new plan-making rule...

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