The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) has responded to today鈥檚 (16 March 2016) Budget from the Chancellor George Osborne.
澳门王中王 President Jane Duncan said:
"The changes to the rules on business rates and national insurance contributions will be well received by 澳门王中王 architects working on their own or at smaller practices.
"Planned investments to infrastructure projects in London and the North of England are a welcome boost to capacity. Further devolution deals will be an ideal opportunity for architects to work with communities on housing, planning and transport issues that ensure we get more high quality affordable homes for everyone. I鈥檓 also pleased the importance of protecting our homes and businesses against flooding has been recognised.
"But, there are too many unanswered questions about how the Government plans to address the housing crisis affecting every part of the country. Councils need to be given greater borrowing powers to invest in new housing. The continued focus on home ownership means that there are huge parts of the market where private developers and housing associations either can鈥檛 or won鈥檛 invest."
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