{"id":40773,"date":"2018-04-26T09:53:02","date_gmt":"2018-04-26T08:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=40773"},"modified":"2018-04-26T09:58:09","modified_gmt":"2018-04-26T08:58:09","slug":"london-firms-experience-knock-on-effect-from-london-housing-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/london-firms-experience-knock-on-effect-from-london-housing-shortage\/40773\/","title":{"rendered":"London firms experience knock-on effect from housing shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The shortage of affordable homes to buy and rent in London is restricting firms\u2019 ability to recruit and retain staff, according to the latest CBI\/CBRE London Business Survey<\/h2>\n<p>Two thirds (66%) of the 176 respondents to the London Business Survey said that housing costs and availability are having a negative impact on the recruitment of entry-level staff. Compared with 57% when this question was last asked in September 2015, this latest figure is a London Business Survey record high. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/tackling-housing-crisis-must-remain-government-priority\/34239\/\">housing shortage<\/a> is also an issue for more senior employees, with three fifths (59%) of the capital\u2019s firms citing it as an issue for recruiting mid-level managerial staff (compared with 45% in 2015), and almost a quarter (22%) saying the same for senior level staff.<\/p>\n<p>The gravity of the situation means that nearly half of firms (44%) are offering premium salaries to recruit and retain staff. It is also having a knock-on effect on businesses\u2019 ability to offer flexible working, with over a third (36%) finding it hard to do so. Over a quarter (28%) of respondents said employees are actually leaving their jobs because they cannot afford to live in the local area, whilst nearly two thirds (62%) don\u2019t believe the housing market will become more affordable in the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, business optimism in London is slowly recovering. Nearly a quarter of firms (22%) feel more optimistic about the economy over the next six months \u2013 the highest figure since September 2015 (47%) \u2013 and 25% feel more optimistic about their own business prospects over the next half year. 30% of companies plan to increase their investment plans, and 46% plan to increase headcount.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie Curzon, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbi.org.uk\/\">CBI<\/a> London Director, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis survey speaks loud and clear \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/london-to-receive-1-67bn-boost-for-affordable-homes\/39400\/\">London\u2019s housing shortage<\/a> is a ticking time bomb. The potent combination of lack of supply and high prices means businesses themselves are being priced out of the market, as they can\u2019t afford to recruit and retain their workers, from entry-level to senior staff. And with two thirds of firms not optimistic the housing market will become more affordable in the next three years, we have a stark challenge on our hands. We\u2019re squarely behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/khan-launches-draft-london-plan-to-increase-housing-capacity\/36781\/\">Mayor\u2019s aim to build 66,000 new homes<\/a> a year, but want to see more clarity on how he will work with local authorities to crucially unlock supply in every borough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore positively, London\u2019s firms are slowly beginning to look to life beyond Brexit, with optimism in the capital about the economy rising to a level \u2013 albeit low \u2013 not seen since before the Referendum.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo make the most of this, and to ensure London remains a globally attractive place to do business, it is more important than ever that the city\u2019s infrastructure is equally world-beating. From moving quickly ahead with Crossrail 2, to building more cycle routes, there are real opportunities to do so, so we urge City Hall to press ahead with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Adam J. Hetherington, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbre.co.uk\/\">CBRE<\/a> Managing Director, London, added: \u201cAgainst a politically noisy backdrop, businesses are taking stock and feeling more optimistic about the year ahead. It is reassuring to see that 61% of businesses are planning to expand over the next 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cContinued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/londons-growth-programme-2\/37010\/\">growth is vital for London<\/a>, which remains one of the most sought-after cities for investment. The Government must take heed of the key issues such as housing, business rates and infrastructure which are impeding businesses ability for future growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The London Business Survey highlighted that uncertainty over the UK\u2019s future relationship with Europe remains the top issue of concern (66% of respondents) for the sixth consecutive survey. More than a quarter (27%) of firms are planning to move part of their operations abroad, with one in twenty (5%) planning to move their entire operation overseas. Retaining access to the Customs Union and the Single Market is firms\u2019 top priority (63%) in Brexit negotiations, followed by guaranteeing European citizens\u2019 right to remain (53%), who are crucial to the capital\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n<p>On infrastructure, the top priorities for London\u2019s firms are getting on with Crossrail 2 (64%), the third runway at Heathrow (52%) and building more cycle routes (36%). 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