All Election articles – Page 3
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OnlineUnlocking the care crisis starts with the keys to retirement living schemes
It’s a common scenario up and down the UK: The family have fled the nest, perhaps even the grandchildren too,and a debate over what to do with the family home is now on the table. Wanting to downsize, they cannot find anywhere suitable that will cater for their aspirations ...
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Insight
Can anyone help the boomerang generation?
At last, after 35 years of undersupply, the major parties have woken up to the crisis in the residential property market.
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Professional
The Conservative manifesto unveils more changes to the business rates system
The Conservatives are planning further changes to the business rates system if they retain power in next month’s general election, the party’s manifesto has revealed.
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Professional
Good news for UK plc as foreign money flows into London offices
The Brexit referendum decision was arguably the most significant political event to have occurred in this country in decades.
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Insight
Theresa May’s housebuilding proposals stoke controversy
Aside from Brexit, housing is perhaps the most important political battleground ahead of next month’s general election.
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Insight
The elephant in the Tories’ room remains the future of Help to Buy
I’ve never been invited to the Home Builders Federation annual lunch, which is unsurprising given my less-than-glowing comments about the industry down the years. But I know a man who was at this year’s shindig, and it seems that politics was on the menu more than ever before.
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Online
Rates reforms: a failed experiment
Panjandrum: while for most the word may bring to mind a particular kind of pompous and pretentious public servant, few remember it as the codename for one of the Second World War’s most bizarre experiments.
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Insight
Macron victory is welcome boost for the French property market
The French real estate market is expected to rebound strongly following the victory of centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron in the presidential election.
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Insight
We need a government that is prepared to be unpopular
A government is usually in power for five years - about the time it takes to deliver a development site in London, from planning to completion. The revolving door at No 10 is at the heart of why the housing shortage in London continues to disrupt the lives of people ...
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Insight
Expect the usual poll surprises, gaffes and occasional hilarity over the next five weeks
As the general election campaign rolls relentlessly on, there seems little sign of any change.
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Online
SMEs back government to negotiate good Brexit deal
A new Citibase poll has suggested that the government has the backing of SMEs on Brexit, with the nearly half saying they are confident the government will negotiate a good deal with the EU for UK businesses.
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Insight
Business as usual post election is the best policy
As Liz Hamson’s leader column suggests, this snap general election is about one thing and one thing only — Brexit.
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Online
Snap general election could see investors switching focus to second half of 2017
The next two months of the year could see less than normal activity in the UK investment market, followed by heightened volumes in the second half, as investors hold out making decisions until after June’s general election, according to data analysis from Savills.
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Insight
So this lady was for U-turning
Great. Another referendum… sorry, general election. Like many, I’m pretty much with Brenda from Bristol on the surprise announcement. “You’re joking! Not another one,” she proclaimed in a clip that subsequently went viral. “Oh for God’s sake, I can’t stand this.”
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Insight
Snap election? Suddenly it is all starting to make sense
And so we’re off. In a genuine surprise move, Theresa May has called a general election for 8 June despite No 10 having warned journalists off the idea for many months.
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Online
May announces snap general election for 8 June - property reacts
Prime minister Theresa May has announced that a general election will be held on 8 June.
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News
Donald who? - SMEs say Brexit will have greater impact
Small and medium-sized businesses have shrugged off the potential impact of new US president Donald Trump - but warned that Brexit is likely to shorten the lease lengths they look for on property.
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Insight
2017 Predictions: Tony Horrell
Rogue One - what impact will Donald Trump’s presidency have on property?
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Insight
2017 Predictions: Jonathan Goldstein
Rogue One - what impact will Donald Trump’s presidency have on property?
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News
Brexit fears lead to drop in shopper confidence
UK consumer confidence fell in the first quarter of the year, as concerns over a possible Brexit spooked shoppers.
