In Remembrance of John Brown
John Brown, BPF Past President (1986/7), passed away last week at the age of 88. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
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John Brown, BPF Past President (1986/7), passed away last week at the age of 88. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
According to the Cass Business School UK Commercial Real Estate Lending Report, new lending for H1 2018 finished 27 per cent ahead of volumes 12 months earlier. Our Director of Finance Policy, Ian Fletcher comments.
Published on CoStar this week, Drew McNeill, our PR Manager, reflects on the property investment conference’s agenda this year, key takeaways and their implications for real estate.
The Prime Minister’s speech - and dance recital - yesterday marked the close of the main conference season. Our External Affairs Officer Sam Lamont summarises our presence at this year’s Conservative Party Conference.
This year’s conference saw the massed ranks of Labour Party faithful make their way to Liverpool’s iconic docks, alongside various journalists, think tanks, unions, businesses… and yours truly, the British Property Federation.
The British Property Federation (BPF) today launches a Technology and Innovation programme for the UK real estate sector – to support the sector in its digital transformation – following the Government’s challenge to all sectors of the economy to improve productivity and deliver growth.
David Partridge, junior vice president, British Property Federation, and managing partner, Argent writes about the opportunities for UK cities post Brexit in Estates Gazette this week.
The property sector urges the Government to approach Land Value Capture (LVC) reform with caution, as new recommendations published today by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee could have unintended consequences on investment into communities and new housing delivery across the UK.
Published in Estates Gazette this week, our Chief Executive Melanie Leech discusses diversity in the industry, and how the sector is making great efforts to reach out to a wider range of young people.
Our summer intern Oliver Sexton blogs about his first steps towards a career in the real estate industry, providing us with insight into the industry’s appeal to graduates.
Published in Estates Gazette this week, our Chief Executive Melanie Leech reflects on the Government’s Brexit White Paper and its implications for the property industry.
Guest blogger Rebecca Beeson, Associate Director – Sustainability, Turley reviews the Government's response to the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) consultation
Our guest blogger Angela Harrowing, Deputy Director, Disposals, Housing and Public Estate talks about the latest Government Estate Strategy, and why it can be a catalyst for far-reaching transformation.
The British Property Federation responds to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) published today, urging the Government to recognise that the UK’s planning system must not focus on housing alone.
The BPF welcomes the Brexit White Paper for the clarity offered on issues covered but there are gaps in the detail that are cause for concern.