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Britain Doesn’t Have a Housing Demand Problem. It Has a Delivery Problem.

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There is no shortage of conversation around housing in Britain. Every week seems to bring another headline about targets, planning reform, affordability or the urgent need to build more homes. Government wants 1.5 million homes delivered. Local authorities are under pressure. Buyers are frustrated. Renters are exhausted. And somewhere in the middle of all of…

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The Viability Crunch: Rising Development Costs and the Future of UK Housing Delivery

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The residential development sector is facing mounting pressure from every direction. While the ambition behind many recent policies is understandable — improving safety, sustainability and environmental outcomes — the cumulative effect is creating a growing viability challenge across England and Wales. For developers, investors and housing providers alike, the numbers are becoming increasingly difficult to…

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Why Small Housing Sites Must Be Priced Correctly to Sell in Today’s Market

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Small housing sites have long been the engine room of SME development—flexible, deliverable, and relatively low risk. That model has changed. In today’s market, most small sites now require a full ‘planning ticket’ before they are even considered viable by developers. And even then, deals are far from guaranteed. What’s Changed? We’re seeing a consistent…

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Unlock the True Value of Your Land with Aston Mead

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If you own land, a large garden, or a property you believe might have development potential, Aston Mead helps landowners understand what their land is really worth — and how to achieve the best possible outcome. We are a specialist land agency and planning consultancy working across the South East and South West of England,…

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Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025: What Landowners Need to Know

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The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 introduces major changes to how development and infrastructure projects are planned and approved across England. While much of the discussion has focused on developers and national infrastructure, the reforms are also highly relevant for landowners — particularly those with land that may be suitable for future housing or strategic…

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Emerging Land trends for 2026

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The UK Development & Residential Land Market: Outlook Through 2026 As the UK moves into 2026, the development and residential land market is settling into a period best described as cautiously optimistic, albeit subdued. Recent industry reports and market indicators suggest that while the market is no longer in sharp correction, it is far from…

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The Struggles of SME Property Developers

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Small and medium-sized property developers (SMEs) play a crucial role in tackling the UK’s housing shortage. They’re the ones creating high-quality, locally focused projects that large national builders often ignore. But despite their importance, many SME developers are finding it harder than ever to survive in today’s complicated and expensive planning and development system. According…

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Planning for Growth: How Reforms Could Unlock Land Opportunities

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As the government looks to address the UK’s chronic housing shortage, planning reforms are once again at the forefront of the debate. While the details are still being refined, the direction is clear — greater flexibility, more accountability, and a renewed focus on sustainability. For landowners and developers, this represents both a challenge and a…

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What is Self Build?

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“Self-build” typically refers to the process where individuals take on the role of building their own home rather than buying a pre-built house from a developer. It can involve a wide range of approaches — from hands-on DIY building to hiring contractors and managing the project like a developer would. It’s popular in places like…

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What is Grey Belt.

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The Government’s recent proposals to amend the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduced a relatively new concept of Grey Belt. The Grey Belt does not refer to the land around an area, like the Green Belt, however, refers to poor-quality and neglected spaces within the Green Belt. These sites were difficult to develop previously as they were…

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