London’s next development challenge: Why what happens after completion matters more than ever
Planning reform, building safety, energy regulation and greater homeowner protection are changing the economics of residential development. For London’s developers, the next competitive advantage may…
Britain’s energy squeeze: 18 million households fear rising bills as winter costs threaten to approach £2,000
New FirstPort-commissioned YouGov research reveals the financial decisions facing UK households, while energy industry experts warn that global market volatility and the hidden costs of powering residential buildings could add further pressure.…
Listed and Historic buildings: What it really takes to manage London’s Heritage Buildings
“People don’t build in that style anymore,” says Alice Duggan, Associate Director at FirstPort London. It’s a simple observation, but it explains most of what…
Beyond fundraising: How charity partnerships can strengthen communities and unlock talent.
The most successful charity partnerships are about more than raising money. At their best, they bring people together around a shared cause, create opportunities for…
Later living is no longer a niche housing product. It’s national infrastructure.
Britain has a later living problem. But it isn’t the one most people think. The challenge isn’t simply that we’re building too few retirement communities. Nor is it that older people…
Building safety doesn’t stop at 18 metres – why we need a more risk-based approach
Significant progress has been made in putting building safety at the heart of housing policy since the Grenfell tragedy. The focus on high-rise buildings has…