News Analysis
PBSA sector braces itself for severe impact in short term
Construction grinds to a halt as fears mount that Covid-19 crisis will lead to drop-off in student numbers
Retirement living hit hard by the lockdown
Sector faces short-term operational challenges and longer-term threat to business
F&B outlets scramble to adapt as country goes into lockdown
Some cafés and restaurants have converted into takeaways while others have opted to temporarily shut up shop.
Relief measures for estate agencies hailed ’a real boost’
High street estate agents welcome confirmation they will not have to pay business rates in 2020-21
How resilient is BTR in face of Covid-19?
Sector concerned over short-term impact but confident in long-term outlook
Calls for extreme measures to save retail and leisure sectors
Fears mount that government’s coronavirus measures will not be enough to stop businesses going under
Government extends PDR to boost SME residential development
Under new PDR, developers will not need planning permission to add two storeys to residential buildings
EREC Estates plans to expand digs portfolio
Anglo-Chinese JV aims to grow student portfolio to 5,000 beds in three to five years
Trade body launched to boost retail sales to overseas visitors
Association of International Retail set up in response to fall in Chinese shoppers as a result of coronavirus.
