First Homes

First Homes

A key feature of the new affordable home ownership product, First Homes, is a minimum 30% discount from Market Value (with a price cap of £250,000 rising to £420,000 in Greater London). Only first-time buyers with a maximum combined household income under £80,000...
Biodiversity gains, who loses?

Biodiversity gains, who loses?

One of the 25 Year Environment Plan’s flagship policies will soon be realised. We expect that as of late 2023 almost all new developments will be required by law to contribute to demonstrably improve ecological value. These improvements must be guaranteed for 30 years...
Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain

The UK National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA), published in 2011, found that 40% of priority habitats and 30% of priority species are declining in the UK, with at least eight species having become extinct since 2002. Biodiversity loss must be addressed in order to...
Westminster. A leader in 21st Century innovation?

Westminster. A leader in 21st Century innovation?

The City of Westminster launched an Innovation Challenge late last year to seek ideas to shape by a ‘Smart City for All’, placing innovation at the heart of the future of the borough. Westminster has a history of architectural innovation, distinctive design and even...