"Bridging the viability gap: how the UK Living sector can adapt and deliver"

"In the face of the growing climate emergency, the Institute of Environmental and Sustainability Professionals (ISEP) has launched updated guidance on how to assess the significance of greenhouse gas emissions from development projects."

"The introduction of the National Planning Framework 4 in February 2023 has led to several changes to how development will be planned in Scotland."

"Given development under NPF4 is dependent on allocated sites and heavily focused on brownfield, it is important to understand how much housing supply these sites can deliver. "

"Development on existing sites, especially in large cities, often comes with additional costs and challenges compared to conventional greenfield development, despite urban development often selling for above-average values per square foot."

"Beyond the new requirements in NPF4, the wider issue facing housebuilding in Scotland is one of viability."

"The government has now published its response to its consultation on the proposed London Emergency Housing Package, which has been summarised by Savills here."

"Despite its scale, connectivity and strong record of innovation, the region is struggling to convert its structural advantages into the levels of inward investment and economic dynamism seen in other regions."