Spring Statement 2022: With uncertainty surrounding the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the cost-of-living crisis set to continue, has the Chancellor done enough to support the UK economy?
As expected, the cost of living crisis was the major theme underlying Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement, with some recording breaking announcements made but many still saying it hasn’t gone far enough in the face of soaring inflation rates and energy bills. No huge announcements were made regarding the property sector, but it is clear the industry is concerned about the accessibility of the property ladder as house prices continue to rise to match inflation rates.
Read MoreCan technology revive the high street?
Whisper it quietly, but there are signs that the coronavirus clouds are beginning to lift and 2022 may finally be the year we enter full recovery mode. But what’s been at the forefront of this change?
Read MoreA digital evolution and its impact on the property PR industry
The BR Digital team asked me to write a blog to help us celebrate our seven years in business and I must admit, I was a little unsure as to what I might say that anyone would find interesting. I am so busy in my day to day, thinking about new ideas for our property clients, that the prospect of coming up with something profound myself, left me a little daunted.
Read MorePR & Comms trends you NEED to know about for a successful 2022
A new year calls for new PR and social media trends, but what will the communications landscape look like throughout 2022, and how can businesses ensure they are using these trends to their advantage?
Read MoreIt’s the end of a busy year for the property industry, but what lies ahead for 2022?
2021 has been a historic year on many fronts. Not only do we remain in the midst of a deadly pandemic, but UK house prices have risen at their fastest pace in 15 years according to Halifax. Housing supply, meanwhile, is at its lowest level since 2004.
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year…
The holiday season is undoubtedly one of the best times of the year for creative Christmas campaigns – and at BR we love thinking outside the box and coming up with some unique ways for our clients to spread festive cheer!
Read MoreIs social media changing the way we view our homes?
Influencer marketing has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years and is showing no signs of slowing down! The use of influencer marketing is a sure-fire way to expand the reach, follower count, and engagement of any brand on social media – and it is expected to become more than an £11 billion industry by 2022.
Read MoreBerkeley invites community to take part in photo competition celebrating nature
Award winning local housebuilder Berkeley Homes has launched a photography and drawing competition open to all residents local to the Woodhurst Park development in Warfield for a chance to win a Polaroid instant camera.
Read MoreApps ease students into the responsibilities of renting, explains Jeremy Heath-Smith, CEO of Spike Global
More than 210,000 students are heading off to university for the first time this month – with most taking on the adult responsibilities of renting a home and living independently for the first time. Around a third of students are accommodated in on-campus student halls, with not much to worry about except getting their essays in on time; but as student numbers grow, the majority of those studying for a degree will find themselves renting in the private sector.
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