News & Insight

Read all the latest news and views from the development and planning industry including coverage of our own projects and sites.

A great day at the Newton LDP Charity Clay Shoot in support of RABI

2026-05-19

Holt Property's Justin Quibell joined the Barratt Developments and David Wilson Homes team at this year's Newton LDP Charity Clay Shoot, held once again at Shuckburgh Estate in aid of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution.

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Coventry returns to the Premier League - Holt Property celebrates the city we have called home for 85 years

2026-05-05

After 25 years away, Coventry City Football Club are back in the Premier League. Holt Property joined 50,000 fans at War Memorial Park for 'We Are Back: Live', a fitting moment for the city the Holt family has been part of for over eight decades.

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Champion Day at Cheltenham Festival with Michelmores

2026-03-11

A brilliant day at Cheltenham Festival, kindly hosted by the Michelmores team on Champion Day, with thanks for the hospitality and good company.

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RICS publishes new professional standard on promotion, option and overage agreements - effective 1 March 2026

2026-02-12

RICS has published a new professional standard, Land agreements for development purposes (1st edition, December 2025), effective 1 March 2026. It covers promotion agreements, option agreements, conditional contracts and overage, and is intended to improve consistency in advice across the profession.

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Another packed Stratford RAC at Cox's Yard, with thanks to Lagan Homes

2026-02-06

Holt Property and Sheldon Bosley Knight co-hosted another Stratford RAC evening at Cox's Yard, generously sponsored by Lagan Homes, who are actively looking for immediate land opportunities of 50+ units and strategic sites capable of delivering 100+ units.

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Merry Christmas and thank you from Holt Property

2025-12-19

As the year draws to a close, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year, with huge thanks to everyone who has supported Holt Property this year.

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Stratford RAC returns to Cox's Yard with David Wilson Homes, Barratt West Midlands and Redrow Midlands

2025-11-14

Holt Property and Sheldon Bosley Knight co-hosted another lively Stratford RAC evening at Cox's Yard, with thanks to sponsors David Wilson Homes (Mercia), Barratt West Midlands and Redrow Midlands.

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Coventry City Council approves Local Plan submission - 29,100 new homes proposed for 2021–2041

2025-09-03

On 2 September 2025, Coventry City Council approved submission of the Local Plan Review and the Local Development Scheme. The Plan now moves to independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate.

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Stratford RAC unites Midlands development-land professionals at Cox’s Yard - with thanks to Vistry Group

2025-07-15

Holt Property was delighted to co-host alongside Sheldon Bosley Knight, welcoming a fantastic mix of housebuilders, land promoters, commercial developers and agents - together with professionals from the wider development-land community.

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Strategic A45 Gateway Site Acquired - Coventry

2025-07-11

Holt Property has completed the unconditional purchase of a 0.817 ac / 0.33 ha freehold gateway site on Coventry’s A45 - just moments from the University of Warwick and national roadside brands.

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