James Pargeter
@jamespargeter.bsky.social
'Make Social Media Sociable Again’! UK housing professional. EG 'BTR's 50 Most Influential', BTR Alliance, ARL Special Advisor, SFH & Policy Cttees, BPF BTR & London Cttees, Radix Big Tent HCLG, et al. Views my own. Also other topics & on other platforms…
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BTR has a great story to tell – but it must improve its narrative
A Project Board Member of the Build to Rent Taskforce and Senior Advisor at GAA discusses why Build to Rent must reshape its narrative to address misconceptions and drive housing delivery.
btrnews.co.uk
“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.”
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
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The government have just published this "package of support for housebuilding in the Capital."
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The government have just published this "package of support for housebuilding in the Capital."
An excellent appointment for @housingforum.org.uk - and very good news for the coherence of the wider housing sector. Congratulations, Alex!
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Notay as our new Chief Executive Officer. housingforum.org.uk/alex-notay-a...
Alex Notay appointed new CEO of The Housing Forum : The Housing Forum
The Housing Forum is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Notay as its new Chief Executive Officer. Alex will take over from the long-serving CEO, Shelagh Grant, who announced her retirement ...
housingforum.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
An excellent appointment for @housingforum.org.uk - and very good news for the coherence of the wider housing sector. Congratulations, Alex!
Breaking News: Just seen Matthew Pennycook’s tweet (‘post on X’ if you prefer). He retains his role as Housing Minister. Phew.
Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…
Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…
September 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Breaking News: Just seen Matthew Pennycook’s tweet (‘post on X’ if you prefer). He retains his role as Housing Minister. Phew.
Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…
Continuity is to be maintained (a rare feature over recent years) and, whilst increased urgency is badly needed, progress on policy and implementation can continue…
Many thanks for today's blistering intro on the disgraceful Farage and his modus operandi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social - keep on keeping it real..!
August 5, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Many thanks for today's blistering intro on the disgraceful Farage and his modus operandi, @mrjamesob.bsky.social - keep on keeping it real..!
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RIP Brian Wilson
In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢
In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢
June 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
RIP Brian Wilson
In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢
In a world where the word ‘legend’ is overused, Brian was indeed a genuine legend. The influence he has had on popular music since the ‘60s is simply immeasurable. So sad, but thank you for the music that has shaped so many lives… 🙏😢
My personal rule of thumb for #SpendingReview commentary is the phrase “the devil will be in the detail”.
If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄
If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄
June 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
My personal rule of thumb for #SpendingReview commentary is the phrase “the devil will be in the detail”.
If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄
If I come across this cliched phrase, I move on to listen to / read someone else. This rule is not only hard, but remarkably fast… 🙄
The infernal ratio strikes again, @mrjamesob.bsky.social 😱
June 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The infernal ratio strikes again, @mrjamesob.bsky.social 😱
“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.”
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
BTR has a great story to tell – but it must improve its narrative
A Project Board Member of the Build to Rent Taskforce and Senior Advisor at GAA discusses why Build to Rent must reshape its narrative to address misconceptions and drive housing delivery.
btrnews.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“Everyone rents at some time during their lives – Build to Rent enables them to rent well.”
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
My thoughts on how #BuildToRent can improve its narrative - to improve understanding and to get more quality rental homes built for the people and places that need them… #BTR
btrnews.co.uk/btr-has-a-gr...
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Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
April 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Friday's TIMES: Trillions lost as Trump tariffs hit global stocks
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
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Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
April 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Friday's FINANCIAL TIMES UK EDITION: World reels from Trump trade shock
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#TomorrowsPapersToday
Partial solar eclipse through light cloud, just a few minutes ago. Taken on a handheld compact camera at 40x zoom, with a 10-stop filter, from our garden..! ☀️🌙😎 #SolarEclipse
March 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Partial solar eclipse through light cloud, just a few minutes ago. Taken on a handheld compact camera at 40x zoom, with a 10-stop filter, from our garden..! ☀️🌙😎 #SolarEclipse
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We'll also livepost the key highlights from our overnight analysis of the Spring Statement shortly after 9am. You can read the full 36-page report - Unsung Britain bears the brunt: Putting the 2025 Spring Statement in context
- here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
- here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
Unsung Britain bears the brunt • Resolution Foundation
This briefing note analyses the choices the Government has made in the context of an awkward backdrop to the 2025 Spring Statement.
www.resolutionfoundation.org
March 27, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We'll also livepost the key highlights from our overnight analysis of the Spring Statement shortly after 9am. You can read the full 36-page report - Unsung Britain bears the brunt: Putting the 2025 Spring Statement in context
- here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
- here www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications...
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Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
March 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK
Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
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There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.
March 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.
“Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia” - BBC News
Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.
www.bbc.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia” - BBC News
Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Probably depends which side you’re on, I suppose…
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Daily Star: LIAR SAYS LIAR IS A LIAR #TomorrowsPapersToday
February 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Daily Star: LIAR SAYS LIAR IS A LIAR #TomorrowsPapersToday
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What Europe would have looked like if we had frozen the borders 3 years into WW2 because we just needed to stop the fighting.
February 14, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What Europe would have looked like if we had frozen the borders 3 years into WW2 because we just needed to stop the fighting.
Some Friday Fun from @privateeyenews.bsky.social following recent housing and planning announcements..! 😂💯👏
PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷♂️🤣
PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷♂️🤣
February 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Some Friday Fun from @privateeyenews.bsky.social following recent housing and planning announcements..! 😂💯👏
PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷♂️🤣
PS: My all-time favourite acronym is NODAM - ‘No Development After Mine’… 🙄🤷♂️🤣