A new report from the HBF states that SMEs could build up to 100,000 homes a year, if barriers were lifted.
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“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.
Government announces “shakeup” of home buying industry
The Government announces new home-buying proposals, as the housing market remains subdued.
Three new towns to begin in this parliament
Steve Reed announces that work will begin on three new towns before the end of the current Parliament.
NHBC warns that industry needs to “skill, baby, skill”
NHBC boss David Campbell warns that government ambitions must be met with skilled labour.
The housing industry should “buckle up” for phase two: Pennycook
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says that the sector should “buckle up”, as Reed brands planning approval data as “unacceptable”.
Reed: it’s time to “build, baby, build”
Housing Secretary Steve Reed issues a call to arms to developers, following a meeting with industry leaders.
Reed becomes Housing Secretary as Rayner resigns
It’s all change in the Labour cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation.
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