JVIL

Joint Ventures In Land has just submitted its latest planning application in the Braintree District area. An outline application for 9 detached dwellings.

We are always looking for more plots of land where we are able to add value. Any land owners, or land sourcers operating within the Essex area, please get in contact.

We are looking for land with out planning consent please.

I am happy to announce we have received planning consent for 17 bungalows. Earlier this month the section 106 was approved and we now look forward to dealing with the reserved matters.

A big thank you to the team for all your hard work. I look forward to working with you all on the next one!

Last week we submitted our first pre-app of the year. 28 homes for the Great Notley area. We look forward to discussing our scheme with Braintree District council later this month.

Interesting to see more then 15% of English Councils have had their planning powers limited, even though they have been given 4 months leeway with their targets because of Covid

More than 15% of English councils see planning powers limited after failing to meet housing targets Around 50 local authorities in England will have their planning powers curtailed after failing to meet the government’s housing delivery target test, with the worst performers in the South East

Happy new year everyone and what a start to the new year for JVIL. We have just exchanged contracts on another site in the Braintree district area. We plan to submit a pre-app in the coming months for 3 homes. We hope to have more details in the near future.

Another target means another opportunity

Is government’s 10% target for self and custom-build homes realistic? | The Planner Setting ambitous targets for custom-built homes could backfire without the structures in place to support a scaling up of the market, argues Chris Hemmings

We recently submitted a planning application for 17 bungalows to Braintree Council. The local neighbourhood plan asks for bungalows so we believe our application will be well received.

What do you think of the design?

Last week we submitted our first pre-app of the year. A brownfield site where we are looking to demolish the existing residence & build 22 Bungalows.

Looking forward to sitting down with Braintree Council to discuss.

A revised forecast from Savills for this year. Instead of predicting a 0% rise in house prices, they are now predicting a 4% rise.

https://www.savills.co.uk/research_articles/229130/311753-0

Spotlight: Mainstream Residential Property Forecasts – 9 March 2021 2021 will be a complex year, with competing forces having different impacts on the housing market over the course of the year. But government support, the easing of social distancing restrictions, and low interest rates underpin our forecast for 4.0% price growth

Interesting to see that just like last year a third of local authorities have failed their housing delivery test

https://www.savills.co.uk/blog/article/310243/residential-property/housing-delivery-test--2020-measurement.aspx

Housing Delivery Test: 2020 Measurement Savills UK | Article

Build, build, build...

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/right-to-regenerate-to-turn-derelict-buildings-into-homes-and-community-assets

'Right to Regenerate' to turn derelict buildings into homes and community assets The public will be able to convert vacant plots of land and derelict buildings into new homes or community spaces.

I’ve been having a lot of conversations about Carbon zero homes recently. I hope this becomes our go to option come 2021!

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200922-how-london-could-achieve-net-zero-carbon-by-2050

What 'net-zero carbon' really means for cities A city historically known for its lethal 20th-Century smogs has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 – how will London get there?

I’m expecting a big fall next year. Everything is artificially inflated at the moment. Short, sharp dip, or prolonged pain?

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/discover/property-news/house-price-index-october/

House price growth close to three-year high - Zoopla Strong buyer appetite to move home has helped push house price growth to 3.5%, the highest since December 2017, according to our latest House Price Index.

Interesting trend reversal announced yesterday

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/permitted-development-homes-to-meet-space-standards

"Permitted development" homes to meet space standards New homes delivered through Permitted Development Rights will have to meet space standards, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.

Im not sure about the tail end of this year, however we have surely got to see a fall in house prices next year. Unprecedented amount of uncertainty at the moment

https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/uk-house-prices-at-record-high-halifax-a140121.html

Will UK house prices keep rising? Summer market is hot as buyers and sellers race to take advantage of the tax break — and reassess their lifestyles after lockdown

Ambitious proposals! Interested to see how local councils will react

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/planning-laws-sped-up-and-red-tape-cut-in-once-in-a-generation-shake-up-12043259

Planning laws sped up and red tape cut in 'once in a generation' shake-up The changes are likely to come under fire from the Tory shires, and Labour has already dismissed them as a "developer's charter".

There are many advantages to be had when building in your own garden. If you would like to discuss any of the points raised in this article please get in touch.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.homebuilding.co.uk/amp/advice/how-to-build-a-home-on-a-garden-plot

How to Build a Home on a Garden Plot There are many advantages to building a new home in the garden of your existing house — a free plot for one. But there are also a few key points to consider, and pitfalls to avoid. Plotfinding expert David Snell explains all

A useful guide if you are looking to build in a conservation area.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.homebuilding.co.uk/amp/advice/conservation-areas

Conservation Areas: A Useful Guide We explain the implications of designing a home in a conservation area and how to carefully plan your application

There’s always something positive to focus on, however I’m feeling particularly optimistic about the next 6-12 months

https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2020/7/could-the-changes-to-uk-planning-laws-lead-to-opportunities-for-developers-and-investors

Could the changes to UK planning laws lead to opportunities for investors? Will Boris Johnson's proposed planning changes present an opportunity for property investors and developers? PIT looks to find out.

A lot to be happy about in todays 'mini budget'

https://www.homesandproperty.co.uk/property-news/stamp-duty-holiday-energy-grants-housing-rishi-sunak-a139221.html

What Rishi Sunak's summer statement means for the housing market The government today unveiled stamp duty cuts to encourage home moves and new funding to support the creation of more energy-efficient households.

Looking forward to tomorrows mini budget. Fingers crossed most of todays rumours are true!

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-8497787/Green-Homes-scheme-stamp-duty-cut-mini-budget.html

What will be in the Chancellor's mini budget? Dubbed the 'mini budget', the coronavirus recovery package may pave the way for more significant changes to be announced in the official Autumn Budget later this year.

Interesting timing if that is the case. All speculation at the moment though

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/06/uk-construction-sector-stamp-duty-holiday-job-cuts

UK construction sector rebounds amid plan for stamp duty holiday Housebuilders increase activity but job cuts in the industry likely to be ahead

History shows us we should be optimistic about the future

https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/agenda/opinion/history-to-repeat-itself-why-construction-will-lead-the-post-crisis-recovery-03-07-2020/

History should repeat itself – why construction will lead the post-crisis recovery The construction industry has not downed tools during the coronavirus crisis, even if work was tempo...

Following on from yesterday’s post, here are the predictions for this years housing delivery test
https://www.bidwells.co.uk/assets/Planning/Housing-Delivery-Test-2020-Projections.pdf

www.bidwells.co.uk

The housing delivery test and what it actually means

https://www.bidwells.co.uk/insights-and-research/2019-housing-delivery-test-results/

2019 Housing Delivery Test Results The Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for 2019 have been published by the Government with much hullabaloo in the planning press and on social media. But what do they actually mean for development opportunities in our region? And perhaps more interestingly, what might they mean from November 2020 o...

There are various ways to joint venture, the possibilities are endless, however when you are looking at a profit share, these are some of the common structures you want to consider.

https://www.burges-salmon.com/news-and-insight/publications/guide-to-joint-ventures/

A guide to joint ventures and joint venture structures What is a joint venture? This guide provides an overview of the most common legal structures used in joint venture arrangements in the UK.

More of this please!

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-pm-tears-up-planning-rules-to-kickstart-post-virus-economic-recovery-12017953

Coronavirus: PM tears up planning rules to kickstart post-virus economic recovery Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledges an "infrastructure revolution" to create jobs and stimulate an economic recovery.

Tough times ahead but opportunities as well

https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2020/6/revealed--how-will-the-construction-industry-recover-from-the-current-crisis

Revealed - how will the construction industry recover from the current crisis? We speak with Lee Marley, a construction entrepreneur and the founder of Lee Marley Brickwork Ltd, for his thoughts on the sector’s recovery.

Interesting read. Definitely the future

https://www.propertyweek.com/insight/modular-homes-are-the-future/5108474.article

If your thinking of selling, don't think about it for too long.

https://www.propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2020/6/surge-in-market-activity-will-delay-a-drop-in-house-prices-says-zoopla

Surge in market activity will delay a drop in house prices, says Zoopla The resurgence of the property market, which has seen a significant uptick in demand for homes, is expected to delay property prices tumbling, according to Zoopla.