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Developers don't have to offer a mix of unit types.

The new apartment regulations will streamline the planning process for apartments, according to the Construction Federation Industry.

Under the new rules, developers don't have to offer a mix of unit types and sizes for apartment blocks.

It's hoped the new rules will cut costs by around €50,000 to €100,000 per unit.

Justin Molloy is the Director of the Western and Midlands Region for the CIF - he says it's one of many things that needs to change:

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