2024

The UK government has recently announced that thousands of homeowners will be able to extend their properties quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application, under rules made permanent since May 2019. In addition, restrictive planning rules have also been axed, which will ensure business owners can respond quickly to changing trends on the high street. The move builds upon changes to...

The UK housing market is showing signs of recovery after a year of falling prices in 2023, according to latest forecasts. ITM Ventures has revised its forecast for UK house prices from a 4% decline to a 3% increase in 2024, based on the changing expectations for interest rates. In October, financial markets were anticipating a single interest rate cut of 0.25% by the end of 2024. However, by the end of...