Labour’s drive to build

Labour’s drive to build

Build baby, build! Labour has ambitious plans to build 1.5 million new homes over the next 3/4 years. This is likely to have significant effects on the property market and broader economy. Let’s take a look at them. House Prices If Labour successfully increase...
Is it good news for the UK economy?

Is it good news for the UK economy?

Economic growth surprise Mixed reactions from this morning’s announcement when the ONS data showed the UK economy had grown slightly during the final 3 months of 2024.  The data showed a tiny increased of 0.1% in GDP during the 4th quarter. As economists were...
How are SMEs coping in the current economic climate?

How are SMEs coping in the current economic climate?

Small businesses in the UK are currently having to navigating a complex economic landscape shaped by recent policy changes and ongoing challenges. The government’s fiscal policies, particularly the increase in employers’ National Insurance Contributions...
Family Business UK writes letter to Chancellor amid changes to Inheritance Tax Reliefs for Family Businesses

Family Business UK writes letter to Chancellor amid changes to Inheritance Tax Reliefs for Family Businesses

Call to consult with family businesses Neil Davy of Family Business UK (FBUK) has today written a letter co-signed by 32 trade associations, representing 16,000 family businesses, to Rachel Reeves regarding the changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) announced in...
Housing Market Returns to Growth

Housing Market Returns to Growth

Zoopla expects the property market to return to growth in 2025 as its latest figures show a recent surge. According to their figures, they’re predicting the property market to grow by 2.5% in 2025. “The housing market has been resilient in the face of higher...