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Will Scottish planning policy catch up with the housing crisis?
"In May 2024, the Scottish Government declared a national housing emergency, following a series of local declarations by individual authorities. "
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Has the strategic value of your land assets changed in light of Scotland’s new planning policy?
"Historically, the greatest increase in land value has come from securing a change of use to residential – first by obtaining zoning in the local development plan (LDP), then by gaining planning consent."
Spotlight: UK Co-Living 2025
"The UK Co-Living sector is growing, underpinned by a substantial and varied demand pool"
Unlocking the Potential of Large Sites
"To successfully deliver large sites, we need to plan them in the right places, guarantee S106 affordable housing demand, and ensure they have long-term patient funding"
Spotlight: Beyond a one size fits all housing policy
"We estimate that 187,000 additional households are in need of sub-market housing each year, requiring a significant step up in delivery"
A positive supply story for now
"Affordable housing supply faces a significant slowdown as mounting pressures start to bite. Policy needs to respond urgently to address this slowdown"
What is the true scale of sub-market housing need?
"Meeting affordable housing need means providing for households excluded from the housing market alongside maintaining the current provision of affordable housing."
Meeting the diverse needs of local markets
"Maximising value for money means using grant funding flexibly to help meet housing needs in local markets"
Market in Minutes: Residential Development Land – Q3 2024
"Greater positivity in the land market, but muted transaction levels"
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