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Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation
Plans for major changes to the Scottish planning system have been published with the aim of zoning more land for new homes and promoting self builds. Like the rest of the UK, planning is regarded in Scotland as being not as efficient and speedy as it should be and the Scottish Government has set out […] The post Planning changes in Scotland to speed up housing development out for consultation appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Home approvals in Australia bounced back towards end of 2016
Approvals for new homes in Australia bounced back towards the end of last year and are expected to remain positive in 2017. They increased by 7% in November compared to the previous month, according to the figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. But more apartments than houses are being built. Apartment approvals increased […] The post Home approvals in Australia bounced back towards end of 2016 appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Landowners want more positive planning to create affordable homes in UK rural areas
Landowners in the UK want the Government to do more for the rural housing sector which they believe is often forgotten when it comes to policy making. They point out that as well as places like London, which tends to grab the headlines, there is also an acute shortage of affordable housing in the countryside […] The post Landowners want more positive planning to create affordable homes in UK rural areas appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →