Financing schemes may be the 'only answer' for resolving some building safety issues
Lord Greenhalgh defended the government's policy of offering long-term loans to leaseholders in buildings with dangerous cladding shorter than 18m. The ministe…
Budget 2021 - Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit
The government is expected to announce a mortgage guarantee scheme to help people with small deposits get on the property ladder at the Budget. To read more cl…
Councils hit out at Government's 'unrealistic' new planning formula
Councils across England have hit out at the Government's new planning algorithm after analysis found cities will need to increase development collectively by m…
Stamp duty holiday extended to end of July
The Times states that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is preparing to extend the stamp duty holiday by three months until the end of June, bringing it in line wit…
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