Demand for commercial property in the UK is at the highest level in years and this has inevitably placed a greater strain on development and supply. Due to this pressure, the government has introduced a number of schemes aimed at bringing unused ... Read more
Removing the obstacle of planning permission from commercial to residential conversion should be a positive thing. Less red tape, quicker conversions and fewer empty high street premises. The government wins too; increased redevelopment of old ... Read more
It is now possible to convert retail properties to residential use without planning permission, thanks to the new permitted development right (PDR) introduced in the UK last month. If you own a Class A1 or A2 retail property and want to convert it ... Read more
