BPF: Chancellor must seize this opportunity to reset the rules COMMENT: UK needs bold fiscal policy decisions to ensure a positive future for all
RICS calls for green focus in Budget The RICS wants “clear action to fix the host of challenges facing the built environment”
Hammond’s high streets: the chancellor’s measures don’t go far enough Maybe just one cheer for Hammond’s Budget, in an atmosphere of uncertainty and fractious voices
Permitted development ‘threat to desperate people’ The Town and Country Planning Association attacks government's Budget 2018 proposals
Grimsey: Recognition is great but proof will be in the funding Budget 2018: The government is recognising town centres need to evolve to a 21st-century model
We still need to do more for Big Retail The Budget proposals were a start, but big brands still need to play on a level playing field
Budget 2018: Change of use from retail at five-year high Change-of-use planning applications away from retail to other types are up 125% since 2013
Budget 2018: New tax relief to cut development costs Budget 2018: Structures and Buildings Allowance will provide a deduction from businesses’ profits
Developers urged to connect new homes to digital networks Housebuilders could be required to provide gigabit-capable connections to new-build developments.