- "In the last 20 years our business has changed considerably…and as the focus of our business has changed, Bird Luckin have moved with us."
Alex Tanner, George Tanner (Shalford) Ltd - "Bird Luckin has looked after us incredibly well for over 60 years, they are pro-active and innovational - meeting all our needs to help us achieve our aims."
Richard Stubbings, Cliffords Limited - "I can honestly say that Bird Luckin are the best firm of accountants and auditors I have ever dealt with - and I don't say that lightly!"
Colin Webb, Walthamstow Stadium - "It's important for us to know that we will always be able to contact the right people to give us the right advice and support."
Jane Bennett, Bennetts Funeral Directors - "Although we deal mainly with one Partner … we also know that if we need to contact someone else who is a specialist in another area, we can get the advice we need quickly and easily"
Jeremy Ruggles, J.S. Wright & Sons Ltd - "Bird Luckin got us to a stage which would have taken us months - if not years - to reach on our own, and they got us there in a matter of weeks"
Matthew Sullivan, SNC Ltd - "You can be a good accountant, but if you don't have an understanding of the industry it can be very difficult. "There are two or three people we have regular contact with at Bird Luckin who know our business well, and it makes a difference.""
Robert Church, W A Church (Bures) Ltd - "The work which Bird Luckin has done for Boddingtons over the past few months has helped shape our future direction for the better."
John Warner, Chief Executive, Boddingtons Ltd - "Bird Luckin has acted for us since our inception 10 years ago. They have a very 'can do' yet highly professional attitude - we are very appreciative of their support and advice over the years."
Marlon Fox, Outlook Property Ltd
Housing
The last few years have been marked by a relatively stagnant housing market with prices generally flat in the midlands and north, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland while prices have increased in the south east. However, high levels for deposits has meant that first time buyers have found it almost impossible to enter the housing market without saving for many years or seeking the support of the 'bank of mum and dad'.
In order to promote growth in the housing market the Government has announced that it will:
- Introduce a new build indemnity scheme to increase the supply of affordable mortgage finance for new build homes. This scheme will enable home buyers to purchase new build houses and flats with a five per cent deposit. It is envisaged that this will assist up to 100,000 families
- Reinvigorate the 'Right to Buy' to support social tenants who aspire to own their own home. The Government will provide an additional affordable home for each one purchased, in addition to plans to deliver up to 170,000 affordable homes through the new Affordable Homes Programme
- Launch a £400 million 'Get Britain Building' investment fund, which will support firms in need of development finance
- Support new development, which could include modern garden cities, urban and village extensions.