The government’s unveiling of the “Your First Home” scheme, backing 2.5% deposits with a 20% state-funded equity loan, has generated significant commentary across the City. Shares in major housebuilders like Taylor Wimpey, Bellway and Persimmon rallied sharply upon the news. However, as property professionals navigating the land and residential sectors on the ground, particularly across…
Reaching 18 years in business is a milestone we are incredibly proud of! Since day one, our mission at Dobson-Grey has been to deliver Care, Commitment and Consistency of Exceptional Service across property, planning and safety management. This milestone is a true testament to the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients and partners, as…
Dobson-Grey is delighted to announce the appointment of Justine Holt as our new Director of Practice Development. We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our growth journey across the Midlands, alongside this well-deserved leadership appointment. As we embark on our strategic expansion recruiting only exceptional talent in their fields – we are aligning…
The landscape of England’s education estate is undergoing its most radical transformation in a generation. With the Department for Education’s (DfE) latest School Rebuilding Programme nomination window officially closed, the sector’s focus moves toward the critical evaluation phase leading up to the spring 2027 selection announcements. But for Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and responsible bodies,…
In high-stakes Regulated Purpose Valuations and Commercial Dispute Resolution, it is natural for clients and solicitors to return to the professionals they trust most. You know their work, they understand your assets and they deliver. However, getting too comfortable with a single valuer or expert can inadvertently lead to significant procedural breaches under RICS Professional…
In the world of strategic land and development, information is our most valuable currency and often our biggest liability. If you are a Housebuilder, Developer or Land Director the recent Court of Appeal developments in Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore PLC is worth a “wait what?” moment. For years, there has been a lingering grey…
The government aims to build 1.5 million homes in England over the course of this Parliament. This has been backed up by changes to NPPF for example, allowing certain development in the grey belt, as well as proposed reforms to speed up Local Plan making. The 5-Year Housing Land Supply is at a critical low…
The bedrock of the surveying profession is trust – trust that the advice provided is both expert and diligent. Recently, we have observed a discernible increase in professional indemnity claims against experienced surveyors, often citing the standard of the reasonably competent surveyor. This is a challenging environment, but understanding the professional landscape is key to…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Tammy Swan to Senior Associate! Tammy has been an integral part of our team for just under five years, and in that time, she has consistently set the gold standard for what it means to be a professional. 🦢✨ Tammy is truly one of the…