Place Commission Report May 2023
Who Lives in Build-to-Rent? 2023
Spring Budget 2023: our five calls to Government
Delivering Affordable Workspace in London
Who Lives in Build to Rent?
The Case for Private Investment in Affordable Housing in London
Build To Rent Report London First
A snapshot analysis of twenty developments across London has found Build-to-Rent homes could help more Londoners find affordable, high-quality accommodation with additional amenities, playing its part in solving London’s housing crisis, by London First.
Demand for commercial property in London — what does the future hold?
London First, in partnership with CBRE, releases a report looking at the post-pandemic future of the commercial property sector, focusing on office space, logistics, and retail.
Who Lives in Built to Rent?
November 2021: an analysis of Build-to-Rent occupancy across England
Land Fund #2: how the GLA could attract co-investment to help build more homes
Our new report with PwC highlights the potential of Greater London Authority (GLA) Land Fund to ramp-up housing delivery in the capital.
Who lives in Build-To-Rent?
This report, by London First, British Property Federation and United Kingdom Apartments Association (UKAA), is a snapshot analysis of ten developments across London, and the diverse nature of their residents.
Commercial property in London: what matters now?
During the summer and early autumn, we spoke to a cross-section of our members who own and develop commercial property in Central London, alongside our members who are their advisors and tenants, to
understand the main issues currently facing the sector and the implications for the wider public policy challenges facing London.
Changes to the Current Planning System — London First response
Planning for the Future: Consultation Response
Our consultation response on the Government’s proposed reforms of the planning system. The White Paper was published back in August and this response brings together London First and our members’ take on potentially the biggest overhaul of the planning system since 1945.
Westminster City Plan 2019 – 2040: Hearing statements
London First written statements submitted in connection with the Westminster City Plan examination.
Utilities and digital, the planning system, commercial property and housebuilding
Working paper that underpins the built environment sections of “Getting London back to growth”
First Homes consultation response
Our response to the First Homes consultation.
High Streets Manifesto
Our report calling for changes to planning and development rules and cutting red tape to unlock the potential of the high street, and to support London’s start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Citizen’s Jury — the future of London’s green belt
An independent Citizens’ Jury of Londoners votes 11 – 1 in favour of reviewing London’s Green Belt to help build affordable homes.
Everything you need to know about build to rent in London — second edition
This report – the second edition – provides an updated overview of why build to rent is relevant to housing in London, the benefits it can bring, and an explanation of key issues that boroughs need to consider when thinking about build to rent in their local areas.
London Planning Awards — The winning entries
The winning entries from the 2019 London Planning Awards — held at the National Gallery.
Hard Choices — How much should the nation spend on building new homes?
A £20 billion ‘brick wall’ stands in the way of the government’s ambition to deliver its promise of building 300,000 homes a year in England, according to a new report for London First by leading economics consultancy Volterra.
Everything you need to know about build to rent in London
This report provides an overview of why build to rent is relevant to London and the many housing challenges the city faces, the benefits that such development can bring such as helping to increase housing supply, and an explanation of key issues that boroughs will need to consider when thinking about build to rent schemes in their areas.
Seizing the Opportunities- a new approach for transforming London
We have brought together practitioners and consulted widely to consider why London has struggled to transform many of its Opportunity Areas and similar locations into productive places. We identify what is needed to help accelerate progress to create great places to live and work, at pace, volume, quality and affordability for the long-term success of London.