Rightmove and ONS published their house price indices this week, warning of imminent slowdowns in the UK housing market.
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Government warns that homes target could be missed, as industry needs over 250,000 more workers
Michael Gove has stated that the Government’s target of 300,000 new homes a year is “difficult”, amidst a report which reveals huge gaps in worker supply.
House price growth set to slow, as housebuilding output flatlines
Halifax and Zoopla warn of a slowdown in the housing market, as housebuilding output flatlines in May.
HBF cast doubt over Natural England nutrient claims
The Home Builders Federation has commissioned a report which questions the amount of nutrient-related pollution in new-build developments.
House prices rise by over 10 per cent in twelve months
Rightmove publish their house price index for May, whilst the Housing Minister pledges to tackle resource challenges.
Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels construction cost increases
The crisis in Ukraine is having an impact on rising build costs, due to reports this week, as Vistry and Countryside post results.
Gove throws cold water on Government housing target
Housing Secretary Michael Gove casts doubt over the Government’s target of 300,000 homes a year by 2025, as construction output dips in April.
Halifax warn of housing market slowdown, as insolvencies rise
Halifax and Zoopla published their house price indices this week, as inflation causes a record number of construction companies to go out of business.
Slowdown in annual house price growth – but strong demand continues
Both Rightmove and Nationwide have revealed that annual house price growth slowed to the end of April – but strong buyer demand continues.
House prices rise by 10% in a year, as material and labour costs surge
The ONS published their latest house price index for February this week, whilst the CLC and other bodies warn of rising material and labour costs.
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