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Avison Young names Hanna head of UK market intelligence and strategy

Lawrie Holmes — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:24:30 +0000

Specialist in politics and urbanism, who once worked for foreign secretary David Lammy, adds to London co-MD role.

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RED Foundation urges next government to embrace built environment data principles

Lewis Berrill — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:59:29 +0000

RED is calling for a a new government built environment task force.

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‘Falls short of required overhaul’: industry reacts to Labour manifesto

Lewis Berrill — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:49:20 +0000

Elements of the manifesto were welcomed, however many felt the “practical ‘how’ is missing”.

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Conservative manifesto raises ‘serious red flags’ for business rates reform

Madeleine Knight — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:16:25 +0000

The proposal to shift some of the burden of business rates onto warehouses “misses the point”, says BPF’s Melanie Leech.

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Green Party vows to build 150,000 social homes

Lewis Berrill — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:49:28 +0000

The party unveiled its pledges at its election manifesto launch today.

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‘Devoid of imagination’: property industry blasts ‘sticking plaster’ Tory manifesto

Lewis Berrill — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:48:24 +0000

Rishi Sunak has pledged to build 1.6 million homes – 100,000 more than Labour – if the Conservatives are successful in the upcoming general election, but failed to address the major reforms required, industry leaders have told Property Week.

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General election: PW snap poll shows split result

Mel Flaherty — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:39:31 +0000

A snap poll of Property Week's LinkedIn followers showed the two main parties generating around a third each of the vote.

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Regeneration champion Darren Rodwell dropped as Labour parliamentary candidate

Lewis Berrill — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:51:58 +0000

The Labour party has opened an internal investigation into allegations made against the council leader.

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Gove’s unfinished business

Mel Flaherty — Thu, 30 May 2024 08:10:29 +0000

Whatever you think about the not unexpected news that Michael Gove won’t stand as an MP in the next election, one thing he can’t be accused of – especially during his second stint as secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities – is laziness.

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General election: Property Week polls – priority policies

Mel Flaherty — Wed, 29 May 2024 15:51:57 +0000

As we head towards 4 July, have your say on what the next government should prioritise for the property industry by taking part in our survey.

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