The industry reacts as proposed nutrient neutrality changes are scrapped, and 150,000 homes remain blocked.
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Planning permissions fall to record low
The HBF have reported record falls in the number of planning permissions, as house prices fall in August and Barratt report weak reservation rates.
Up to 100,000 new homes unlocked as nutrient neutrality rules scrapped
The Government scraps nutrient neutrality rules which were blocking the delivery of thousands of new homes. Meanwhile, annual house prices fall in August at the highest rate since 2009.
CMA launches study into housing industry
The Competition and Markets Authority announces that it will continue its investigation into the industry, as house prices fall more than usual in August.
Annual house price inflation slows – but it’s not all bad news
The ONS publishes its house price index for June 2023, as Glenigan finds a “glimmer of hope” for housebuilding in its latest Construction Review.
Persimmon look to subcontractors to reduce costs
Persimmon publish a trading update in which it sets out plans to share cost pressures with the supply chain. Meanwhile, Bellway consult on closing two regions.
Sales chains – and why it doesn’t matter if all we build is ‘executive homes’
Do those who object to ‘executive homes’ fully understand what the term really means? In this guest post Anna Clarke, of the Housing Forum, explores our possible misconceptions.
Housing output declines as economic uncertainty continues
Several reports document the ongoing decline in housing output, as Taylor Wimpey suffers a start drop in profit.
Gove’s plans for housing delivery receive lukewarm reaction
Housing Secretary Michael Gove unveiled his plans to unlock housing delivery this week – but was met with scepticism.
Redrow closes two divisions as construction insolvencies rise by a third
Developer Redrow has announced the closure of two divisions, as construction insolvencies rise 34% in a year and planning permissions fall.
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