A few days ago, we wrote that “it is vital that construction continues through these unsettling times,” according to Kwasi Kwarteng, the new business secretary. These views are said to be shared by Rishi Sunak, who is reported to be determined to keep the housing...
In a letter to the construction sector, new business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng highlighted the “crucial contribution” that the industry is making during lockdown. He stated: “As the new Business Secretary, I would like to take this opportunity to restate the Government...
Extending the stamp duty holiday will be on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s mind as we weather another national lockdown, according to some property experts. The stamp duty holiday, which is believed to have played a significant role in boosting the UK housing...
Clearly, it has not been ‘business as usual’ for any sector of the economy since the coronavirus pandemic reached the UK. However, with construction sites remaining open again during the latest lockdown and UK mortgage approvals at the highest level in 13 years, the...
With a Brexit deal agreed and new coronavirus restrictions announced for much of the country, strangely, housebuilding has not been dominating the headlines over the Christmas holidays. However, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has shared the government’s plans...
