Commercial, Business and Service to Residential Conversion: Class MA Permitted Development Rights With current market trends, office space may present leasing challenges, however, with an increasing need for housing, converting office spaces into residential units offers a viable solution. At Singh Fudge Architects we are seeing an increase in Class MA prior approval conversions in […]
Smith Jenkins’ thoughts on the Government’s review of energy efficiency and historic homes Following the early Christmas present from the Government, which left us heritage professionals with little to get excited about, we were rewarded with a late gift in the form of the Energy Efficiency Review (EER) which was published on 3 January. The […]
How to Build a Results-Focused Investment Portfolio to Attract Finance First and foremost, the usual reason we create any portfolio is to get funding for that next property project. The task however can seem daunting when starting from scratch. In my time designing investment portfolios, I’ve noticed people in property really appreciate guidelines around: A: […]
As accountants, we get asked about this topic a lot – and there are some key things to consider. The recent events (July 2023) of Nigel Farage being closed by Coutts and Reverend Richard Fothergill being closed by Yorkshire Building Society have highlighted this issue even more! Personally, I have had one international bank close […]
REDUCING RISK AND OVERRUNS STARTS WITH GOOD PROJECT MANAGEMENT It’s easy to focus on the design of a project; pretty pictures are tangible and show how the end result will look. But a smooth-running project to deliver that design on time and to budget means setting up the right processes, team – and work environment. […]
In the competitive world of real estate development, the key to success lies in a multifaceted approach that not only ensures immediate financial returns but also cultivates a sustainable, long-term brand reputation. As the market continues to evolve, property developers should stay ahead of the curve, integrating innovative strategies that not only maximize ROI but […]
‘Real estate finance’ is a general term which encompasses a range of transactions where a lender or group of lenders provide a loan to assist a borrower with: 1. Acquiring commercial property for the borrower’s own use, either directly or indirectly.2. Generating funds for the borrower’s business purposes, such as expansion, by creating a rental […]
Key Information Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development that leaves biodiversity in a measurably better state than before the development took place. The Environment Act mandates that natural habitats for wildlife must be left in a measurably better state than they were in pre-development. To make this possible as of November 2023, all […]
Undertaking a construction project is an exciting endeavour, and when investors are involved, the stakes become even higher. One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is selecting the right architect, while also aligning with the expectations of your investors. An architect is not just a professional; they are your collaborator, your guide, and your […]
Here are some of my thoughts, philosophy and opinions on mortgages – it is certainly not financial advice. As I have lots of thoughts, I have spit them up into 7 smaller, bite-size chunks. Most investors use interest only mortgages because everybody else is – without really understanding the implications or why they are doing […]