Grey Belt Rush: Are Local Planning Officers Leaving Decisions to the Inspectorate?
Reports from architects and planning consultants suggest that some local planning authorities are increasingly deferring grey belt schemes to appeal rather than approving them in-house. While much of this talk remains anecdotal, the data shows why the… Read more
From 70% to 25% – What Collapsing Sales Conversions in the Midlands Tell Us About the Market
22 October 2025
From 70% to 25%: what collapsing sales conversions in the Midlands tell us about the market
A recent conversation with a Midlands estate agency produced a stark claim. Where two thirds of listings used to progress to completion, now only around a quarter are getting over the line. In simple terms, the branch has shifted from… Read more
