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Plan now or get caught out as legislation comes into force

claire.middleton — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:55:33 +0000

Many of the Building Safety Act’s provisions are yet to be finalised, so this article suggests steps BTR developers should take action now.

As UK fuel poverty increases, developers need to find economic and environmentally friendly ways to heat their buildings

claire.middleton — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:55:24 +0000

The results of an Atamate survey suggested all-electric apartments out-performed air-source heat pumps and met Future Homes requirements

‘Reconnecting planning with art puts the soul and spirit back into the places we make’

claire.middleton — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:37:31 +0000

With an integrated approach from the early stages of a project, art can secure many benefits to community and investment stakeholders; help to de-risk planning, integrate a development, encourage resident acquisition and retention, and create a long-lasting identity and legacy for the building.

Failing to future-proof technological infrastructure can lead to costly retro-fitting and customer dissatisfaction

claire.middleton — Thu, 19 May 2022 13:15:30 +0000

This article provides an overview of common problems and their impact if technology is not fully considered at building design stage

Investors and developers have to consider a wide range of variables before taking the plunge in a Build to Rent scheme

claire.middleton — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 13:31:19 +0000

The popularity of the Build to Rent residential asset class is growing in the UK and, with little stabilised investment stock to purchase, development of the assets is required to reach the required scale. Managing risk in acquiring, developing and funding these new BTR assets is fundamental to their success. Here we break down the risk areas into investment, development and design and…

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Building Safety Bill outlines construction ‘Gateways’

claire.middleton — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:02:25 +0000

Here's all you need to know about construction Gateways and the role of the HSE in the Building Safety Bill

The role of Approved Inspectors in complying with building regulations

Andrea Smith — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:40:39 +0000

When developing a Build to Rent scheme, you will need to appoint a building inspector, who will work alongside you to ensure your project meets Building Regulations. 

Introduction to planning: best practice in BTR

Andrea Smith — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 22:32:58 +0000

BTR schemes require planning permission from Local Planning Authorities (LPAs). Given the nature of the product, BTR schemes often require a specific and bespoke approach to planning matters. This section identifies the key steps in the planning process from initial planning policy review through to determination. Matters relating to viability, affordable housing and clawback are dealt with in…

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Why it’s good risk management to appoint an inventory professional

claire.middleton — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:38:22 +0000

This article discusses an innovative approach that mitigates risk and increases your return on investment through property inventory reporting and regular updating of your asset register

‘High-risk’ buildings will require accountable people to shoulder considerable responsibilities

claire.middleton — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:12:15 +0000

This article sets out responsibilities that will exist when the Building Safety Bill comes into force and details of property information that will form the Golden Thread

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