AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeathrow Expansion: The CAA has opened a consultation on Heathrow’s third-runway operating models, including a plan backed by property billionaire Surinder Arora—another sign the airport’s long-running growth debate is shifting from politics to process. Regional Office Demand: Hampshire is outperforming London-based workspaces as firms lean into hybrid and “hub-and-spoke” setups, using regional locations with fast rail and motorway links to cut costs without losing access to the capital. Student Housing Pressure: Bristol still faces a shortfall of over 31,700 purpose-built student accommodation places, with CBRE pointing to demand outpacing new PBSA schemes even as the University of Bristol expands. Home DIY Warnings: A renovation expert says DIY plumbing and structural work can quickly turn into £5,000+ repairs, with load-bearing wall mistakes flagged as a major risk. Local Safety & Crime: Police in West Lothian are investigating a deliberate fire at a flat door after a “petrol bomb” incident, appealing for CCTV/doorbell footage.
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