Peter Wetherell, chief executive, Wetherell
“With the mansion tax threat off the agenda, government should now focus on creating more equitable council tax upper-rate bands across the country. London still has many concerns, as reflected by its electorate. However, this election should mean that London can continue its success in being the number one capital in the world with a main commitment to creating more homes.”
Martin Curtis, associate director, Curtin & Co
“If David Cameron truly does want to deliver Disraeli’s vision of ‘one nation’, accessibility to housing and bringing home ownership back into the reach of more of the population will have to be part of it, so delivering on his 200,000 homes a year pledge will have to be a priority. That is good news for the development industry. We can also expect the ‘Northern powerhouse’ to be a continuing theme too, which will open the door to development in the North.”
David Melhuish, director, Scottish Property Federation
“We now have a dilemma of two potential referendums during the next government. Despite the clear Tory win, we are going to see more uncertainty, which business doesn’t like.”
Michel Heller, fund manager, Strawberry Star
“A majority for any party would have been treated favourably, but a Conservative one particularly so as it implies that the current mix of tight fiscal and loose monetary policy is set to continue.”
Melanie Leech, chief executive, BPF
“PRS is only going to become more crucial and we have already had some encouraging conversations with the Conservatives on this.”
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