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In a big spending Budget, tax hikes stick out like a sore thumb

<p><strong>Our opportunity to demonstrate that we are serious about redefining real estate</strong></p>

This week, published in EG, our Chief Executive Melanie Leech discusses the property industry’s response to COVID-19.

Work, The Workplace and Covid-19

Guest blogger Antony Slumbers discusses real estate BC & real estate AC – before & after Covid-19 – and the virus’ impact on the way we work and what this means for the future of workplaces.

Planning will play key role in UK economic and social recovery

Our senior policy officer Sam Bensted blogs this week on the role of the planning system in supporting the UK’s recovery and the measures required today from MHCLG to enable it to maximise its contribution in the short and longer-term.

Labour’s new Shadow Cabinet – what does it mean for real estate?

Our Assistant Director (housing) James Simondson blogs this week about Labour’s new shadow cabinet line-up and what it means for the policy debate surrounding societal and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Time Better Spent?

Our Head of Insights and EU engagement, Patrick Brown updates on the prospects and rationale for a hiatus on negotiations on the future relationship between the UK and EU while Covid-19 consumes Government and EU attentions.

<p><strong>Uneducated or Experienced?</strong></p>

I am a 26-year old working for a national house builder as part of a team tasked with the acquisition of land for development. I secured my current role by way of a relatively unconventional route and I would like to share my story with you in the hope that it may open minds to a different perspective.

<p><strong>Wellbeing Awareness</strong></p>

Hayley Boyd, Office and HR Manager, discusses the increased need for mental health awareness and what the BPF team are doing to keep happy and well during these challenging times.

BPF view: Government sets sights on planning system overhaul

Our Senior Policy Officer Sam Bensted blogs this week about the government announcement of a number of new planning proposals through a statement issued by 10 Downing Street, which formed part of the Prime Minister’s wider suite of commitments to get the economy moving again post Covid-19.

Government by Pizza Express

A blog by Ion Fletcher, Director of Policy (Finance) discusses the Plan for Jobs, and the impact on the real estate sector.

Covid-19 and Housing Supply: Is delivery of housing bouncing back?

This week our Policy intern Isabel Buliani blogs about the effect of Covid-19 on the housing sector, examining planning and tax systems and they could better support the delivery of more housing.

The common denominator is flexible, modern capacity in primary care.