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Real-Time COVID-19 Market Movement Dashboard: How is the pandemic impacting sellers and agents?
Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, has released its live, interactive dashboard detailing how the Coronavirus pandemic is impacting UK property market activity, as well as the results of its market sentiment survey of home sellers and estate agents, and their feelings towards current market conditions. While uncertainty around the current pandemic and its impact on…
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HMRC confirms job retention scheme due to make payments this month
The Chief Executive of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Jim Harra, has today announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for furloughed workers is due to open on 20th April 2020 but the National Federation of Builders is warning against further delay. The CJRS was announced on 20th March 2020 and is due…
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NFB asks CITB to cancel 2020 levy
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has today written to the chief executive of the CITB, Sarah Beale, asking that CITB consider cancelling the 2020 levy, to help aid cash-flow in the construction industry. Commenting in the letter, Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) said: “It is highly likely that…
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Estate Agency Union group agree new package with Zoopla
Taken from Estate Agency Union Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/594500781279496/permalink/605278433535064/ I can now reveal the terms discussed with Zoopla Thanks go to Alan Goldin, Phillip Wise and Richard Dangoor for all their help and input This is what was agreed yesterday It was in line with part of their initial offer but we have tweaked it…
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NFB warns Government of cash-flow crisis amid continuing construction
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) is warning the Government of an impending cash-flow crisis in the construction industry as its members continue to wait to hear when the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will open and be available to make payments. The Treasury had previously pledged that the portal, set up to support…
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Millions of homeowners impacted as Government announces strictest measures yet to enforce social distancing
Over 15million homes could be impacted after the Government announced new rules to enforce social distancing, as large swathes of the nation continue to ignore advice to only leave the house where absolutely necessary, to stay in groups of just two people and to remain two metres apart at all times. As a result, the…
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UK House Price Index January 2020
The January data shows: on average, house prices have fallen by 1.1% since December 2019 there has been an annual price rise of 1.3%, which makes the average property in the UK valued at £231,185. England In England, the January data shows on average, house prices have fallen by 1.2% since December 2019….
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A lack of clarity is shutting down construction
Members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) have expressed concerns that the lack of clarity from the Government is causing the construction industry to close down. As well as reducing productivity to ensure on site social distancing, reduced access to materials and public opinion has made it extremely difficult for industry to operate. Richard…
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The apocalyptic home improvements to protect your house for the end of the world
With a worldwide health pandemic, people irrationally panic buying and a countrywide lockdown, you’d be forgiven for thinking the end of the world was nigh. It can be costly to panic buy five years worth of loo roll and hand sanitizer, so leading tradesperson comparison site, HaMuch.com, has looked at where that money could be…
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Calls for ISA extension as deadline looms
Peer to peer lending platform, Sourced Capital, has called for a delay to April’s ISA deadline due to the impact of the Coronavirus to allow those investing via an Innovative Finance, Cash or Stocks and Shares ISA to make the most of their tax-free allowance. Sourced Capital, also looked at the returns of the Cash,…
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Average rental deposit down -10% since the ban on tenant fees
The latest research by Hamilton Fraser’s deposit replacement scheme Ome, has found that the average rental deposit being paid by tenants in England has fallen -10.3% since the ban on tenant fees was introduced in June 2019. Ome looked at the average cost of a rental deposit in the six months prior to the introduction…
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Supporting the construction industry is paramount
During the daily Downing Street coronavirus briefing, Health Secretary, Matt Hancock echoed the government’s stance that construction sites can keep working if workers are able to stick to social distancing rules. He said: “The judgment we have made is that in work, in many instances, the 2m rule can be applied. Where possible, people should…
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Welcome news to support the self employed
The Chancellor has announced a range of packages to support the self-employed, which mirrors the offering made to directly employed workers. The scheme’s eligibility is for anyone earning less than £50,000, is based on the last three years tax returns and covers 80% of profits, up to £2,500. HMRC will directly contact those who are…
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A consistent message will keep construction safe
The Government has been working hard with industry to ensure that construction is heard and supported throughout this pandemic. Industry guidance will improve onsite working practices, however, construction also requires a consistent message so that we can best protect our industry. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “The Prime…
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Construction needs specific COVID-19 working practice guidelines
As well as offering member guidance on government intervention and stopping the transmission and spread of COVID-19, the National Federation of Builders (NFB) has been frequently speaking to its members about safe practices they have implemented in their businesses and on site. Industry does not want to stop working and this puts construction in an…
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