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Iain Mulvey explores a German local authority's proactive approach to residential development, where a public development company directly builds housing, captures developer profits, and borrows private sector money. He examines whether this model, which prioritizes community needs and sustainability, could offer solutions to the UK's housing challenges.

Nyear Yaseen, a chartered surveyor and member of the Compulsory Purchase Association, provides an update on the proposed reforms to Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, highlighting the significant changes expected for the compensation code.