Chanceler Rachel Reeves A declaração de primavera de 2025 em 26 de março construída sobre as fundações estabelecidas no orçamento do outono, com foco em moradia, infraestrutura e sustentabilidade. Embora as ambições sejam claras, essas metas permanecerão fora de alcance, a menos que o setor ambiental construído receba alívio das pressões financeiras que a pesam. Embora a intenção seja clara, essa taxa atingirá os desenvolvedores com força - especialmente as PMEs que já estão lutando com o aumento dos custos de materiais e as pressões regulatórias. Se manipular, essa taxa poderia atrasar os projetos, interromper os desenvolvimentos ou deixar locais abandonados, piorando a escassez de moradias. Sem ação clara e planos robustos, isso pode ser apenas mais um anúncio que não entregue resultados no solo. Ambições do governo. custos. Para que o setor prospere, o governo deve equilibrar pressões de gastos com apoio, compreensão e investimento reais no ambiente construído. Downtown in Business
The £3.4 billion levy on new homes, designed to fund building safety remediation after Grenfell, raises serious concerns. While the intention is clear, this levy will hit developers hard—especially SMEs who are already struggling with rising material costs and regulatory pressures. If mishandled, this levy could delay projects, halt developments, or leave sites abandoned, worsening the housing shortage.
The government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy that includes funding for long-term sustainability projects is welcomed, but there’s cautious optimism in the air about how this money will be used. Without clear action and robust plans, this could be just another announcement that fails to deliver results on the ground.
The built environment sector is one of the largest employers, though the rise in National Insurance Contributions (NICs) to 15% is set to place further strain on our sector which needs to attract just under 251,500 workers by 2028 to maintain its current state – not to mention delivering long-term government ambitions.
Main contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers will feel the pinch of these increased costs, which could stifle the appetite to recruit and undermine the government’s “Get Britain Building” initiative through industry-invested skills hubs.
Labour’s election pledges aimed at housing reform and supporting construction growth are now facing the reality of new taxes and rising costs. For the sector to thrive, the government must balance spending pressures with real support, understanding and investment in the built environment.
The sector’s future depends on the government’s ability to deliver on its promises—only then can we tackle housing shortages, meet government targets and build a sustainable future.
