Close Brothers and Travis Perkins Report on Builders; Ellis Jones Acquires Scott Walby; SME Confidence Up

The Business Magazine Newscast

These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Planning delays major barrier to growth for South West housebuilders

A recent regional report reveals that planning delays, costly planning permissions, and high interest rates are the three main barriers hindering growth for SME housebuilders in the South West of England, as per a survey by Close Brothers Property Finance, the Home Builders Federation, and Travis Perkins.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/planning-delays-major-barrier-to-growth-for-south-west-housebuilders/

South Coast firms join forces as Ellis Jones acquires Scott Walby LLP

Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its presence in Poole and Wimborne by acquiring Scott Walby LLP, integrating its seven-person team into Ellis Jones' nearly 200-strong workforce following approval from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/professional-services/south-coast-firms-join-forces-as-ellis-jones-acquires-scott-walby-llp/

A quarter of businesses shift their business plans in wake of Labour Election win

Following a Labour Election win, a quarter of businesses in the South East of England have shifted their business plans, with a recent survey by Wilson Partners indicating increased confidence and 62% of SMEs forecasting profit growth in the next year.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/a-quarter-of-businesses-shift-their-business-plans-in-wake-of-labour-election-win/