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July 31, 2026

The Cost of Roof Space Developments: Why Viability Is More Than Just Adding Another Storey

Explore the costs, risks and viability of roof space developments, including the planning, structural and financial factors that affect success.

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The Cost of Roof Space Developments: Why Viability Is More Than Just Adding Another Storey
July 17, 2026

The Iran War and UK Development Viability: Why Global Conflict Is Becoming a Local Planning Issue

Discover how the Iran war is affecting UK development viability, with rising costs, supply chain disruption and planning decisions reshaping projects.

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The Iran War and UK Development Viability: Why Global Conflict Is Becoming a Local Planning Issue
June 26, 2026

A Bit of Free Advice - Review Mechanisms

Learn how review mechanisms can unlock stalled developments, manage viability uncertainty and help balance developer returns with planning obligations.

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A Bit of Free Advice - Review Mechanisms
May 27, 2026

Does 'implementable' mean an AUV must already have planning permission?

Explore whether an Alternative Use Value (AUV) must have planning permission to be considered implementable and how this affects development viability assessments.

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Does 'implementable' mean an AUV must already have planning permission?
May 13, 2026

The Difference between an Affordable Housing Statement and a Financial Viability Appraisal

Understand the difference between an Affordable Housing Statement and a Financial Viability Appraisal, and when each is required for planning applications.

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The Difference between an Affordable Housing Statement and a Financial Viability Appraisal
April 22, 2026

Pre-Purchase Viability Advice

A pre-purchase viability assessment helps developers evaluate land value, planning obligations and development potential before committing to an acquisition.

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Pre-Purchase Viability Advice
February 25, 2026

How London Unwittingly Killed Housebuilding

Recent coverage highlights what many of us in the Section 106 space already know: schemes aren’t stalling because developers don’t want to build, they’re stalling because they often can’t.

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How London Unwittingly Killed Housebuilding
January 29, 2026

Updated Guidance: Policy Statement: a roadmap for Section 106 delivery in England

We highlight the main points of the roadmap for Section 106 delivery in England, based on the Goverment's policy statement made in January 2026.

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Updated Guidance: Policy Statement: a roadmap for Section 106 delivery in England