This session was held on Wednesday 29 January 2025

Presenter: Paul Addison, Managing Director of DevAssist

For recording and slides, please email elouise.enright@surreylawsociety.org.uk

This webinar, presented by Paul Addison, Managing Director of DevAssist, offers residential conveyancers a deep dive into the latest developments in UK planning policy and their implications for property transactions. It will cover:

• National Planning Policy. How the Labour government is planning to increase the supply of housing and its impact
• Five year housing supply and its importance.
• Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments (SHLAA)
• Bird and Bird case law
• Case studies
• How DevAssist reports are comprised and where we get the information from.

About Paul Addison

Drawing on over 25 years of experience in the residential housing industry, Paul Addison founded DevAssist to address a critical gap in the property market. Recognising the need for a fast, comprehensive, and affordable way for buyers to identify and assess development risk, Paul leveraged a career that included forming three successful companies and delivering innovative housing projects. Reflecting on earlier investments made with limited insight, he was inspired to create a solution that would provide all buyers, regardless of property value or location, with the detailed knowledge necessary to make informed decisions.

Since establishing DevAssist, Paul has been dedicated to empowering buyers and investors with actionable insights. The company’s reports have become an invaluable resource, offering clarity and confidence to thousands navigating the complexities of property investment and development.