“We’ve been building since 1886 – and the planning system is the worst it’s ever been.”
Just 298 homes started in London last quarter. At SJD Projects, we help navigate delays, risk & complexity.
It’s time for serious reform. 📎 cityam.com/weve-been-buildin…

London councils are buying homes en masse—driving up prices & squeezing supply. This trend could sideline private renters & affordable housing plans. For landowners and developers, understanding council activity is essential. More 👉 mylondon.news/news/north-lon…

UK builders are preparing for a post‑pandemic boom. 📈 New £170m plasterboard factory
📈 Brick production up 31% (Feb)
📈 Housing starts forecast +5% in 2025, +7% in 2026 Full story: theguardian.com/business/202…

Rachel Reeves signals a major shift: rent settlements + new social homes at heart of Labour’s plans. Will it be enough to fix London’s housing crisis? Read more: standard.co.uk/news/politics… #ukhousing #socialhousing #housingpolicy #LondonHousing #affordablehomes

The government is promising the biggest building boom in a generation with new planning reforms to speed up development. Cutting red tape could help tackle the housing shortage—but will it work in practice? More details: gov.uk/government/news/bigge… #PlanningReform #Housebuilding

A 37-year-old report predicted today’s housing crisis: restrictive planning drives land prices & limits supply. The article explores bold solutions like green belt reform & planning changes to unlock growth. Read more: cityam.com/back-to-the-80s-t… #HousingCrisis #PlanningReform

Labour’s ‘grey belt’ plans could result in isolated communities, warns leading architect. Read the full story here: lnkd.in/e4VevXqf #planningnews #housingpolicynews

Halifax confirms North-South divide – with price falls down South, read the full article here: lnkd.in/dgcXzGRY #propertynews #propertyinvesting

A survey of hundreds of smaller builders, published today by the Home Builders Federation, Travis Perkins and Close Brothers Property Finance, shows 93% of SMEs believe delays to securing planning permission is a “major barrier to growth.” lnkd.in/eVq6JQxE

Social landlord rules won’t be mirrored in private sector propertywire.com/news/uk/soc… #landlordnews #landlordtips #propertynews

Property industry delivers verdict on new UK house price data lnkd.in/ePdCEaZb

North East the best region for affordable investing lnkd.in/eU7DMBew

Responses to Michael Gove’s speech on planning reform lnkd.in/eu3AAEGi

Michael Gove threatens action against English councils over housing plans lnkd.in/eVNV52ae

Why do we keep missing the government’s housing delivery target?lnkd.in/eztKm7WE

UK developer has become the first to secure nutrient neutrality credits lnkd.in/dRx-RJkW

November property market unusually strong compared to September lnkd.in/gJjQaxgY

Six-bedroom end-terrace town house set in 0.07 acres with double garage and yard space. Potential to be renovated or converted into apartments, there is also space to potentially build another dwelling at the rear subject to planning. 📧 steve@sjd-projects.com

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill moving through parliament: lnkd.in/eEtChxgX

On behalf of clients we are seeking custom build allocations on sites across the South East. Our clients look to purchase the allocated plots and develop the units in line with the planning obligation. Please email steve@sjd-projects.com