Commercial Break: What to consider when converting excess office space to resi
Permitted development rights are in hot debate as the Government attempts to reform the planning system, deliver more housing and build the UK out of the Coronavirus crisis, with questions remaining over quality control and the long-term impacts on our towns and cities. Chris Barkley condenses the current position in relation to office-to-resi conversions, and looks at what the future might hold...
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