In times of uncertainty, it is time to diversify

In times of uncertainty, it is time to diversify

It would be easy to assume in these straitened times that we have to hold our collective breath before the world gets back to normal, but what will normal be and how long will that version of normal last? At Iceni, we think it’s more effective to look at what’s...
What’s in Budget 2020?

What’s in Budget 2020?

‘If the country needs it we will build it’. That was the Chancellor’s promise in today’s Budget but did the Budget really live up to the soundbite? Yes, significant sums were announced by way of investment, but in terms of the impact on the property sector the budget...
What’s in Budget 2020?

The Budget: What do we want to see?

Today (Wednesday 11th March) we see rookie Chancellor Rishi Sunak release the long-awaited Budget that will set out plans to fulfil the Boris Johnson mantra of ‘levelling up’ all parts of the country. Commentary in the lead up to the Budget suggests the Chancellor...
Beauty is in the eye of the adviser

Beauty is in the eye of the adviser

The (as yet still to be officially confirmed) appointment of Boris Johnson’s new housing and planning adviser, Jack Airey, is as big a steer as any that big changes could be on the horizon for the sector. As we await the expected wide-ranging Cabinet reshuffle...
Making sense of the 2019 General Election

Making sense of the 2019 General Election

Are you election ready? It’s almost time to cast your vote in one of the most unprecedented general elections we’ve faced. The election campaign has certainly raised more questions than answers about the potential impact on the development sector, but Iceni are on...