A good land valuation should be easy to explain
Land valuation sits at the centre of development decisions. It influences land ...
The Strategic Role of Service Charges in Development
Service charges remain one of the most scrutinised and misunderstood elements of ...
Why the Sector Is Finally Embracing Software Solutions
For decades, the affordable and social housing sector has relied heavily on manual ...
Cheap and Cheerful Toolkit vs ProVal: When Excel Becomes a Lifestyle Choice
Let’s start with a confession.
Why SAHP Funding doesn't de-risk schemes, and what actually does
The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) is a critical enabler of affordable ...
SDS 2025: A Year of Innovation, Growth & Connection
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been one of the ...
When is a scheme truly viable?
Understanding Viability Through the Lens of SDS ProVal In affordable housing development, ...
SDS Launches Keynect AI: Putting People Back at the Heart of Affordable Home Sales
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How Viable Is Shared Ownership in the Current Market?
Shared ownership (SO) remains central to delivery and affordability in England, but the ...
The Staircasing Myth: Why Appraisers Must Stop Counting the Uncountable
Shared ownership was designed to bridge the gap between renting and owning, giving ...
Rent Convergence and Development Appraisals: What Every ProVal User Needs to Know
The UK’s social housing sector is preparing for a new 10-year rent settlement from April ...
Why Authorities Cannot Afford to Ignore Development Appraisals in 2025
For decades, local authorities largely stepped back from direct housing delivery, leaving ...