Building sector ‘too slow to be part of post-Grenfell solution’, Dame Hackitt tells Lords
The chair of a review into building regulation said the industry had been slower to respond than other sectors that faced disasters. The post Building sector ‘too slow to be part of post-Grenfell solution’, Dame Hackitt tells Lords appeared first on Property Week.
Honey gets go-ahead to create £202m housing portfolio
Sheffield-based housebuilder will develop five schemes in Yorkshire and Derbyshire. The post Honey gets go-ahead to create £202m housing portfolio appeared first on Property Week.
Surprise move to ban upwards-only rent reviews sparks industry concern
BPF chief executive Melanie Leech said the proposal risked damaging “investor confidence at a time when development viability is already seriously challenged”. The post Surprise move to ban upwards-only rent reviews sparks industry concern appeared first on Property Week.
Just 16% of BSR applications approved since 2023, HSE reveals
Nearly half of all applications submitted to the Building Safety Regulator between October 2023 and March 2025 are still awaiting decisions. The post Just 16% of BSR applications approved since 2023, HSE reveals appeared first on Property Week.
Rayner approves twice-rejected Bucks green-belt data centre
Rayner said the need for data centre capacity outweighs the “significant adverse landscape and visual effect” of the Greystoke Land and Altrad UK scheme. The post Rayner approves twice-rejected Bucks green-belt data centre appeared first on Property Week.
Aware Super and Delancey buy City offices Finsbury Circus House
The DARE JV has snapped up the City asset as London’s office market begins to “re-awaken from its slumber”, vendor Union Investments said. The post Aware Super and Delancey buy City offices Finsbury Circus House appeared first on Property Week.
Warehouse REIT drops Tritax Big Box bid for improved Blackstone offer
Revised Blackstone offer values the company at £489m, a 3.5% premium to the Tritax offer. The post Warehouse REIT drops Tritax Big Box bid for improved Blackstone offer appeared first on Property Week.
Bank of England deputy governor warns of climate risks to commercial assets
Climate change could lead to unpredictable shocks in the value of commercial real estate and problems obtaining insurance, the Bank of England has warned. The post Bank of England deputy governor warns of climate risks to commercial assets appeared first on Property Week.
Dandara and MKDP get go-ahead for 174 Milton Keynes homes
The Manor Park scheme will comprise 111 homes for open market sale and 63 homes allocated for affordable housing. The post Dandara and MKDP get go-ahead for 174 Milton Keynes homes appeared first on Property Week.
Indian energy giant EET buys Thornton Science Park from University of Cheshire
The Indian company aims to to develop the UK’s first large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production plant at the site. The post Indian energy giant EET buys Thornton Science Park from University of Cheshire appeared first on Property Week.