Politics
Is scrapping housebuilding targets really as bad as it looks?
Gove's compromise with MPs is "a lot of the same" but is still likely to slow development
Big councils lobbied for serviced office rates shake-up
Change of approach from VOA came shortly after letter was sent from six billing authorities
Gove scraps housebuilding targets and weakens planning inspectors
Housing secretary agrees to "rebalance the planning system" after rebellion by backbench MPs
Landmark ruling offers certainty to hotels housing asylum seekers
The planning regime should not be a forum for political battles between central and local government
Labour promises more landlord licensing powers for councils
'A New Britain' report also suggests making housing a human right
Property sector celebrates new fund option to prevent managers going offshore
Closed-ended funds would attract capital from pension funds and institutions, campaigners say
Gove floats land-banking crackdown to pacify housebuilding rebels
"Use it or lose it" powers could rescind developers' planning permission
Cladding support for leaseholders in mid-rise buildings launched
60 buildings across England invited to apply for pilot scheme
Croydon is far from "toxic" – it is experiencing unprecedented regeneration
The borough has had its setbacks but it has connectivity and affordability on its side