Articles from March 2018 in Industry Views

April tax changes to impact residential property-owning businesses

26th March 2018

Businesses that own high-value residential properties (£500,000 and over) could be hit with tax increases when changes to the way the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is calculated take effect.

Business rates revaluation to be brought forward

16th March 2018

Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed in his Spring Budget that the government intends to move towards shorter revaluation periods.

Vail Williams appoints planning Partner, as David Ramsay returns to the ranks

15th March 2018

We're delighted to announce that we have appointed planning Partner, David Ramsay, who returns to the firm from Jones Laing LaSalle (JLL).

Vail Williams tops Portsmouth sales and lettings, CoStar data shows

7th March 2018

CoStar, the leader in commercial property information, has announced Vail Williams as the top office agent for Portsmouth, following the launch of its Dealmaker Awards for locations across the south.

Government publishes draft National Planning Policy Framework for consultation

5th March 2018

On 5th March 2018, the Government published a draft version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) for consultation. Alongside the Draft NPPF, the government published draft guidance for viability assessments as well as a new consultation on developer contributions to support housing delivery.