Build-to-rent is seen by many as a possible solution to the UK’s chronic housing shortage. If so, can it help smaller developers fight back against the industry’s dominant large players? The build-to-rent sector grew 30% last year, according to figures from the British Property Federation. In the first three months of this year, there were …
Can modular homes help smaller developers compete with the large housebuilders?
The use of pre-engineered modular homes is growing and is starting to change housebuilding in the UK. Can it help smaller developers steal a march on the larger developers? In a speech earlier this year, prime minister Theresa May placed part of the blame on the UK’s housing crisis on developers. “The gap between permissions …