Cracking the code of land acquisition

With housing affordability and lack of supply reaching a crisis point in the UK, Fruition Properties explore the pressing question everyone’s asking: Why Don’t We Build More Houses?  in our podcast series. We dive into the forces behind housing shortages, bringing together expert voices and policy insights to examine why our cities and towns are struggling to meet the demand for new homes—and what can be done about it.

This month, COO and podcast host, Parul Scampion, sat down with guests Manu Dinamani from investment management firm, Downing LLP and Jon Smart, Land Director at Fruition Properties to take a comprehensive look at land acquisition and the current challenges in this complex market.

They explore key issues including barriers to entry and emerging opportunities in sectors like Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Build-to-Rent (BTR) and delve into the impact of evolving planning regulations and their effects on land development, alongside ideas for unlocking growth and boosting market participation for SMEs. This latest episode is available now on either Apple or Spotify .

With thought-provoking discussions Fruition Properties’ podcast is more than just a series of episodes—it’s an invitation to join a much-needed conversation and drive change.  You can find the series on Spotify here or Apple here to stream all episodes