The month ended with what we can probably describe as a fairly consequential Budget, with the surprise announcement of the increase in the extra stamp duty surcharge for those purchasing additional properties. Of all the (many) tax increases speculated upon…
This month, the CA has focused on a degree of self-promotion, not least in terms of what member benefits are available and how firms can make the most out of their membership. This feels particularly pertinent with the Legal and…
July began of course with the General Election result and the new Labour Government has not wasted time in terms of prioritising the UK housing market, specifically announcing it plans to build 370,000 new homes per year. Up from its…
So, May was a pretty eventful month all round, and not just from a political point of view, although there were clearly major post-Election announcement issues to be resolved, not least which legislation would make it to the Statute book…
At the tail end of last month, the Levelling Up Committee launched an Inquiry into improving the home buying and selling process. The CA has provided its response, and we are hoping to be called to provide verbal evidence to…
February is always a big month for the CA as we hold our Annual Conference and Charity Dinner, which this year was – once again – a fantastic success with a great deal of food for thought to come out…