Paul Brocklehurst has been Chairman of the LPDF for over seven years. Here, he tells Housing View and Brookbanks about the challenges faces by small developers
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Construction output falls in October
ONS figures reveal a fall in construction output in October.
UK house prices hold steady in November
Nationwide and Halifax both publish their house price index reports for November, revealing a stable month for the housing market.
Industry looks for Budget positives
The housing industry responds to the Autumn Budget.
Budget uncertainty fuels house price fall
Rightmove has published its house price index for November, whilst several reports highlight a struggling housing market.
Private sector registrations rise in Q3 2025
NHBC figures show a rise in private sector registrations in the third quarter of the year.
Support for SME developers could unlock 100,000 new homes a year
A new report from the HBF states that SMEs could build up to 100,000 homes a year, if barriers were lifted.
“No chance” of hitting housing target without urgent action, Reeves told
The Construction Products Association writes to Rachel Reeves to urge swift action to boost the housebuilding sector.
Government announces support to accelerate London housebuilding
MHCLG announces measures to unlock the stagnant London housebuilding market.
Government announces Bill changes
MHCLG announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, whilst thousands of homes retrofitted with insulation require repair.