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When to Buy or Rent Given the Current Real Estate Market in Malaysia

Your decision to buy or rent a property will depend on your needs, particularly on your future plans. However, if you are going to invest in the real estate market, it is important that you adopt strategic planning. Note that the real estate market is influenced by pressures of inflation and rising home prices. So, while the demand for residential property is high, it poses affordability concerns also...

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Harry Parker joins Lanpro’s London office as EIA Technical Director

Harry Parker has joined Lanpro’s London office as EIA Technical Director.

Harry is a consultant with 17 years’ experience within Environmental Impact Assessments and related work. He joins Lanpro from Enviroguide (part of the DNV group) in Ireland where he was Technical Director and EIA division lead, specialising on residential and renewable developments.

Prior to that, he...

Is there a Role for AI in Strategic Planning? by Pete Canavan, Partner, Carter Jonas

I have been a planner in local authority and in private practice. I have written Local Plans, scrutinised economics, and demographics, and I have guided the strategies which deliver significant development schemes.

In my career to date, I have been at the ‘coal face’ policy writing, and I have had to balance the competing (and often sharply political) priorities which abound. I have...

Why is there a need for more energy efficiency in block management? By Robert Poole, Director, Glide (part of LRG)

The shift towards greater energy efficiency within block management is crucial due to environmental, economic, and regulatory pressures. As urban populations grow and the impacts of climate change become more apparent, the need to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions from residential buildings has never been more urgent.

Improving energy efficiency aligns with the British...

Can we build 370,000 homes a year? By Lawrence Turner, Director, Boyer

The new Labour government has committed to building 370,000 homes per year, but is it realistic?

The housing crisis in the UK is a complex issue that has been building for decades. The shortage of homes has led to soaring prices, putting homeownership out of reach for many. Successive governments have pledged to address the crisis by building 300,000 homes per year and the new...

After the policy announcement, the implementation: How will the Green Belt / 'grey belt' work in practice? by William Nichols, Regional Director, Lanpro

In its week in office, the new Labour government got to work quickly, making a series of announcements. The first Cabinet meeting took place on Saturday morning, followed by a tour of the UK’s devolved national administrations from Sir Keir Starmer, and Rachel Reeves’ speech to business leaders on Monday. On Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer met English regional mayors saying he would strive to build...

Leaders Romans Group Sustainable Board Redesign

Leaders Romans Group Introduces Re-Designed Estate Agency Boards Celebrating Carbon Neutral Status

Leaders Romans Group (LRG), one of the UK’s largest property services groups, announces the launch of its newly re-designed estate agency boards. These boards not only showcase LRG's brand consistency but also promote their carbon-neutral status, aligning with their commitment to sustainability.

In collaboration with Kremer Signs , the UK’s leading supplier of eco-friendly signage,...

Alan Francis Acquisition Leaders Romans Group

Leaders Romans Group Acquires Alan Francis Estate Agents Expanding LRG's Market Presence in Milton Keynes

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) confirms the acquisition of Alan Francis Estate Agents and Lettings Ltd, a well-established and respected estate agency based in Milton Keynes. This acquisition further strengthens LRG's position in the Milton Keynes market, aligning with their strategic focus on growth.

Alan Francis Estate Agents, founded in 1999 by Jeremy Cull, has built a strong...

Dining/living room at L&Q's Kew Bridge Rise development, Brentford

L&Q to Launch Premium Shared Ownership Homes in Brentford to Local Residents

This month, L&Q is launching the first phase of one- and two-bedroom Shared Ownership apartments at Kew Bridge Rise, on the border of Chiswick and Brentford. A joint venture between L&Q and award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, the exceptional new development will offer Londoners first-class affordable homes and impressive resident-only facilities.

The first launch of...

Getting up to speed with ‘marathon mortgages’ – advice for borrowers

New Freedom of Information data from the Bank of England reveals that in the fourth quarter of 2023, 42% of mortgages had terms extending beyond the state pension age of 66, marking an 11% year-on-year increase. Additionally, data indicates that over the past three years, more than one million new mortgages have been issued with end dates beyond the state pension age.

‘Marathon...

These major cities have proved the best investment

New market analysis by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney , reveals that three Yorkshire cities have provided the best property investment returns in the years since interest rates started to rise in December 2021. Meanwhile, typical investment hotspots such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester have struggled to keep pace.

In December 2021, the Bank of England...

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