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British house builders optimistic about the future despite Brexit
House builders in Britain are optimistic despite market uncertainty and skills shortage but a third regard Brexit as a major challenge, new research has found. The sector’s confidence is reflected in average five year investment plans, increasing 17% year on year and average growth over five years of 28% predicted, up from 25% last year. […] The post British house builders optimistic about the future despite Brexit appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Planning in Scottish cities slower than in London and other English cities
Planning decisions in key Scottish cities are slower than in London and cities in the north of England with the majority of applicants not satisfied with the length of time involved, new research shows. Overall local planning authorities in Scotland make fewer planning decisions per resident and major planning applications take an average of 47 […] The post Planning in Scottish cities slower than in London and other English cities appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
New action plan aims to give UK property owners better protection from flooding
A new, independent action plan report launched in the UK aims to help people protect their homes and businesses from the risk of flooding and recover more quickly if the worst happens. The Property Flood Resilience Action Plan explores the role of building regulations and certification, in encouraging use of flood resistant construction methods and […] The post New action plan aims to give UK property owners better protection from flooding appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →