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Building Safety Levy 2026: What Property Developers Need to Know

Affordable Housing Contributions: A Significant Planning Appeal Decision for Small Residential Developments

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pre-Purchase Viability Advice

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