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How the rise of ‘granny flats’ can unlock housing supply

How the rise of ‘granny flats’ can unlock housing supply

Families and national healthcare systems stand to benefit if more people are allowed to build extra accommodation on their property for older relatives

Gela Pertusini16 March 2026Read Time: 10 minutes

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The colossal undersea cable creating energy security

The colossal undersea cable creating energy security

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The colossal undersea cable creating energy security

A 466-mile cable between the UK and Germany will be capable of transferring 1.4GW between the two nations, but securing permissions for the route is a big challenge

Stuart Watson 09 March 2026 Read Time: 10 minutes

Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

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Why the Church of England has faith in social housing

The Church and its Bishop of Housing have ambitious plans to develop underused land into affordable and social housing, starting with Newbigin House in Birmingham

Gela Pertusini 23 February 2026

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Can prefab housing make a comeback?

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Greg Scruggs09 February 2026

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Surveyors assess the Planning and Infrastructure Act

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Mark Williams02 February 2026

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Let it glow: meet the urban Christmas makers

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Noella Pio Kivlehan22 December 2025

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Spirited away: adapting a derelict copperworks

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Stephen Cousins15 December 2025

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Guy Middleton MRICS: when surveying takes centre stage

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Helen Parton01 December 2025

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Christopher Bird MRICS: a rollercoaster career

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Mark Williams17 November 2025

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Will pedestrianisation save Oxford Street?

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Gela Pertusini27 October 2025

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What’s holding back house building in the UK?

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Stuart Watson20 October 2025

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Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

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Gela Pertusini06 October 2025

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Are return to office mandates working?

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Modus staff29 September 2025

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