Following from the previous post on stagnation the question remains IF we’re not building what’s the results? 50 years of Issues with planning approvals, which are hindering the growth of industries like the creative sector, high-speed rail, and technology. Major projects that have been turned down or faced challenges due to planning, preventing job creation and economic development. #UKStagnation#Planning#CreativeIndustry#HS2#CambridgeDataCenters#JobCreation Consider this:  EnergyBetween 2004 and 2021, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, industrial…

The UK’s stagnation is can be distilled to single root cause. 50 years of Issues with planning approvals, which are hindering the growth of industries like the creative sector, high-speed rail, and technology. Major projects that have been turned down or faced challenges due to planning, preventing job creation and economic development. #UKStagnation#Planning#CreativeIndustry#HS2#CambridgeDataCenters#JobCreation Consider this: EnergyBetween 2004 and 2021, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, industrial energy prices in the UK…

I’m proud to announce that we handed over the last building of 238 new homes in Herschel Street, a stone’s throw away from the high street in Slough’s town centre. The largest building within the development all achieved EPC ratings of B and above, the homes were successfully delivered to a premium specification for Royal Londons Asset Management. The 151 homes kick start brand new Build to Rent platform, as…

Another month passes, and we’ve just witnessed another seismic event in the construction world with ISG, a major Main Contractor, going into administration. The fallout is already being felt, especially by developers and subcontractors. Back in June 2023, I was writing about the effect of MidGroup going into administration in July 2022 and unfortunately their demise eventually took down the majority of Click Group. It’s no surprise that if you…

In July 2022 – the Main Contractor for our 238 homes scheme in Scheme Aspire, the multi award winning contractor Mid Group Holdings went into Liquidation. The Aspire Development in Slough, consisting of 238 units, was progressing steadily towards its scheduled completion date in July 2022. It was behind schedule, but Click were being informed by all the professionals that Mid Group were able to finish the scheme by Sept…

I’ve been asked so many times about meditation that I thought it was time to explain a little about finding space to make an important decision. I’m not for one moment suggesting that meditation is the answer to everything. Or because I meditate daily, that i’m enlightened, or a guru, or spiritual advanced making me better than any other person. Although put simply because i meditate i find for me…

We’ve just launched a new channel on www.youtube.com recently. providing insights into the common questions i’ve been asked over the years regarding property matters. Covering planning, self build, and investment property questions.