The proposed EV per mile tax UK drivers are set to face from 2028 is already changing minds. According to new research from AutoTrader, nearly half of motorists considering an electric car say the announcement has made them rethink their plans. That is awkward timing for a government still publicly committed to accelerating electric vehicle Continue Reading…
When people talk about cyberattacks, the focus often lands on stolen data or ransom demands. What tends to get overlooked is the quieter damage. Lost production. Missed sales. Supply chains grinding to a halt. The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is a sharp reminder of how quickly digital disruption can turn into a multi-billion-pound commercial problem. Continue Reading…
The stamp duty surcharge has quietly become one of the Treasury’s most reliable money makers. New figures show that higher charges on landlords and second-home owners pulled in almost £900 million more in a single year, even though house prices barely moved. For anyone watching UK property tax creep steadily upwards, this feels less like Continue Reading…
If as a property investor last year’s housing market felt like stop start traffic, you weren’t imagining it. Budget uncertainty, high interest rates and nervous buyers made for a bumpy ride. Heading into 2026, things look calmer, but not exactly plain sailing either. These housing market predictions for 2026 UK point to a market that Continue Reading…
Wishing all our clients and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we reach the end of 2025, it’s a good moment to reflect on the progress made and the people who have helped shape the year. Everyone at Plan sends their best for a relaxed and safe Christmas. As 2026 Continue Reading…
If you’re a landlord trying to plan ahead for 2026, the outlook for the UK housing and rental market probably appears quite mixed. We look beyond the headlines to explore market forecasts for the coming year. House prices in 2026: slow and steady, especially in London Estate agency Hamptons expects average prices across Great Britain Continue Reading…
Landlords are facing a sharp new reality under the Renters Rights Act fines, with councils now able to issue penalties of up to £7,000 a month for rental discrimination. It’s a major shift in the private rented sector and one that has already caught the attention of buy-to-let owners who simply want to understand where Continue Reading…
This year’s Autumn Budget changes arrive with a mix of new taxes, frozen thresholds and a few industry-specific revisions that will take some getting used to. Rather than a single major policy shock, the government has opted for several gradual shifts aimed at raising more revenue without altering headline Income Tax rates. The end result Continue Reading…
Summary of 2025 for the motor trade industry Dealers have described 2025 as one of the most contradictory years they can remember. Some showrooms have been buzzing with record order levels, while others have spent the year wrestling with supply, strategy and rising costs. Even so, a clear pattern has emerged. Chinese brands have been Continue Reading…
If you work with fleets or manage commercial vehicles, you’ll may feel as if safety regulations are in constant motion. London’s lorry safety scheme is a good example of a policy that may have been a burden to many operators when it arrived. Yet, the impoved casualty rates in the capital point to a very Continue Reading…
