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Blenheim Estate Homes announces new collection of Park View apartments
Agility is key to property sector success
TerraQuest, the operator of Planning Portal, says an agile footing will continue to be critical to property industry success as it unveils a report distilling the key real estate trends built environment professionals need to know for 2026. The report brings together insights
Oxfordshire housebuilder, Blenheim Estate Homes, has announced the launch of a brand-new range of thoughtfully designed apartments at its award-winning Park View development in Woodstock, Oxford. Framed by green spaces and just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace, the Park View development is a community where modern living, wellbeing, and nature come together. The newly-released apartments offer a combination of comfort and craftsmanship, reflecting Blenheim Estate Homes’ commitment to creating spaces that enrich both the people and the planet. Danielle Simpson, Sales Director at Pye Homes, said: “With all other previously
released Park View properties sold, the final collection of Langley Apartments brings together design, energy efficiency, and a strong sense of place; qualities we know buyers in Oxfordshire deeply value. “We’re building a community that we’re proud to have as part of our legacy,
by planning and building patiently; choosing partners who share our values; using materials and designs that fit in with the surrounding architectural styles; and preserving habitats and routes for wildlife.”
Sad passing of NFB’s Paul Bogle
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) remembers its Director of Policy and Research, Paul Bogle who passed away on 27 December 2025. After a career with Deloitte, Touche and McKinsey, Paul joined the NFB in 2008 to first manage and then head the NFB’s Policy Department. In 2018, he had to reduce his hours and share the role due to ill health. Well known across industry for his insight and conciseness, Paul’s considered manner ensured his opinion was sought out and highly valued. This was well exampled by the tens of industry working groups, board and forums he sat on such as the Small Business Trade Association Forum and Health and Safety Executive. As a Director at Retrofit Works, he had a strong passion for
retrofit and helped government shape and improve the Green Deal. Another of those passions was tackling late payment, a campaign Paul was integral in. It is, therefore, devastating that he will not see the Labour government’s 2025 Late Payment consultation come into law. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the NFB, said:
“Paul was charming, kind and thoughtful. Staff at the NFB who worked alongside him are devastated. It goes without saying that he will be hugely missed by all who were fortunate enough spend time in his company. Paul was a great ambassador for the NFB”.
from across land, property and planning to give an overview of the state of the residential and commercial markets. Coming at a pivotal moment for the UK real estate sector as the government’s planning reforms continue to take effect, the report highlights opportunities across build-to-rent, sustainability, prop- tech and commercial markets. Notably, it finds that shifting
regulatory, macroeconomic and social trends are driving increased interest in models beyond traditional market housing and commercial leases, including accelerated interest in build- to-rent, co-living and retail warehousing, as well as a resurgence in mixed-use developments. Planning Portal data supports this shift, showing that co- living dwellings in London increased by 77.8% compared with the same period last year, with 3,559 new co-living homes applied for across the capital so far in 2025. The 18 months since the general
election have seen a raft of changes to planning rules, with two updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the passing into law of the Planning and Infrastructure Act. At the same time, the imminent Future Homes Standard and stricter environmental standards are impacting what, where and how developers can build. Geoff Keal, CEO at TerraQuest, said:
“More than ever before, agility will be key to property industry success in 2026. We’re standing at the frontier between the reform and delivery stages of the government’s mission to get the country building, with the built environment industry now grappling with the challenges and opportunities this brings. At the same time, we’re seeing the consolidation of several long-term macro trends including returns to office working and a continued shift towards co-living. These rapid changes make the future less predictable and flexible approaches more important.”
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