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23. 06. 2025
What Developers Should Consider When Securing Planning for Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is central to most planning consents. Getting it right can have a significant impact on land value, project viability and the strength of an eventual exit. Yet it remains one of the most complex and often misunderstood areas of residential development. GLPG’s dedicated affordable housing team works alongside developers, landowners and agents to […]
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05. 06. 2025
£350 Million Boost to Affordable Housing Construction
In a targeted push to expand the supply of affordable housing, the government announced (February 2025) an additional £350 million for housing construction. This includes £300 million for the Affordable Homes Programme and £50 million for the Local Authority Housing Fund, which will support the development of more than 250 council homes. Half of the […]
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Shared Ownership Sold within Luxury Hertfordshire Development
GLPG arranged the sale of the shared ownership units to a for-profit RP within a high-end residential scheme in Hertfordshire comprising houses, apartments, and extensive amenity space. The transaction was structured on a 10/90 basis, with 10% paid upon exchange of contracts and the remaining balance settled at practical completion. This approach provided capital flexibility […]
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05. 06. 2025
S106 Disposal in Felsted, Essex
GLPG facilitated the successful disposal of Section 106 affordable housing units within a large-scale housing development in Felsted, Essex. The scheme included both Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership homes. The Affordable rented units were sold to a well-established non-profit RP in Essex, while the Shared Ownership homes were sold to a for-profit RP in London. […]
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05. 06. 2025
Land Sale with Planning Permission in Bushey, Hertfordshire
GLPG advised on the sale of a centrally located site in Bushey, Hertfordshire, which benefited from detailed planning consent to develop 45 new apartments across two purpose-built blocks. The site was acquired by a reputable non-profit housing association committed to delivering high-quality affordable homes. The scheme provides much-needed Social Rented and Shared Ownership units to […]
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