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The gap between government policy and on-the-ground reality remains one of the most significant hurdles for the UK property development sector. While recent changes to planning regulations have been introduced with the intent of streamlining the path to new housing, the practical experience for many developers in England and Wales tells a different story. For […]

The UK rental market is currently navigating a monumental regulatory shift. With the government’s confirmed focus on energy efficiency and the landmark extension of the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to the private rented sector for the first time, landlords are facing a double challenge. By 1 October 2030, most privately rented properties must achieve an

If there’s one thing you learn quickly as a property developer in the UK, it’s this: bricks and mortar may be tangible, but the forces shaping our industry are anything but. Right now, the conflict involving Iran is a stark reminder that events thousands of miles away can ripple directly into our sites, our spreadsheets,

The headlines are loud, the geopolitical map is shifting, and for many UK property developers and investors, the “wait and see” approach has become the default setting. With the ongoing conflict with Iran sending ripples through the global economy, it’s natural to wonder: Is the UK property market still a safe bet? At Sunrise Commercial,