The Cycle of Housing Target Policy

The Cycle of Housing Target Policy

‘I want to abolish the top-down Whitehall inspired Stalinist housing targets’. Those are the words of Liz Truss, who, barring a miracle, will be the next PM. For some of you, this may sound familiar. Back in 2010, fresh from campaigning on this pledge, Eric Pickles,...
Is it time to nationalise our water companies

Is it time to nationalise our water companies

With many parts of the UK facing restrictions on water usage, this week we ask the question whether it’s time to nationalise our water companies. The Argument For England’s water companies are leaking 20% of our water supply, compared with 5% in Germany. At a time...
On yer (Cargo) bike

On yer (Cargo) bike

Delivery patterns are continually evolving. We’ve become accustomed to ordering groceries, our dinner and pretty much anything our hearts desire online and receiving it within a ridiculously short time frame. But what impact is this boom in online ordering...
The Edinburgh Short-Term Let Control Area

The Edinburgh Short-Term Let Control Area

The first control area for short-term lets in Scotland has been approved in Edinburgh – will this pave the way for other similar schemes? On Monday 1st August 2022, it was announced that Scottish Government Ministers had approved the country’s first short-term let...
Beds & sheds, or beds vs sheds?

Beds & sheds, or beds vs sheds?

The rapid growth in demand for industrial units, fuelled by the pandemic and the consequent rise in online retailing, is well documented. With recent reports[1] suggesting industrial values are threatening residential values in some areas, does this pose a real...