Built-to-Last Heritage and Value at King’s Cross
11 November 2025 By Matt Etheridge
Few parts of London capture the balance between past and progress quite like King’s Cross. Once a landscape of soot-covered brick and disused sidings, it has become one of Europe’s most admired regeneration schemes a reminder that heritage, when handled well, can be both a cultural and an economic asset.
The 67-acre redevelopment has delivered over 2,000 homes, extensive public realm, and a mix of retail, workspace and cultural uses, all anchored by… Read more
Build baby build; Accelerating housing building in the capital is set to get a time limited pass
28 October 2025 By Matt Etheridge
The Government and City Hall have agreed a time limited package to boost housing delivery in London by improving viability, speeding decisions and adding new public investment. If successful, the approach could… Read more
Grey Belt Rush: Are Local Planning Officers Leaving Decisions to the Inspectorate?
07 October 2025 By Matt Etheridge
Reports from architects and planning consultants suggest that some local planning authorities are increasingly deferring grey belt schemes to appeal rather than approving them in-house. While much of this talk remains anecdotal, the data shows why the… Read more
From 70% to 25%; What Collapsing Sales Conversions in the Midlands Tell Us About the Market
22 October 2025 By Matt Etheridge
From 70% to 25%: what collapsing sales conversions in the Midlands tell us about the market.
A recent conversation with a Midlands estate agency produced a stark claim. Where two thirds of listings used to progress to completion, now only around a quarter are getting over the line. In simple terms, the branch has shifted from… Read more
