Developers in an additional 42 local authorities now required to meet nutrient neutrality obligations, as Mace release their tender price forecast.
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Ukraine conflict drives steel price increase, as labour shortages continue
The war in Ukraine is driving material price rises, which – along with ongoing labour shortages – is posing considerable challenges to the housing industry.
Volume builders post booming profits as house price growth continues
Three volume housebuilders post strong results, as Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price growth reports.
Housebuilders commit to tackling cladding remediation
This week saw HBF Executive Chairman Stewart Baseley write to Michael Gove, to set out a three-point plan for resolving the cladding crisis.
House prices increase 10.8% in the year, as Gove takes tough stance on cladding crisis
The ONS have revealed that house prices rose by almost 11% in 2021, as Gove tells developers they could be blocked from building if they do not assist in cladding remediation.
Taylor Wimpey announce new CEO, as construction output grows
Jennie Daly becomes the first woman CEO of a FTSE 100 housebuilder, as other developers post strong half-year results.
Nationwide HPI reveals strong start to the year, as Levelling Up white paper finally published
The Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ white paper is finally published. What does it say about housing in the UK?
Buyer demand soars, but so do material costs
Zoopla have reported a surge in buying demand, as house prices increase by 7.4% in the year. Meanwhile, further material price rises are announced by major manufacturers.
ONS reports annual growth, as Taylor Wimpey announce positive results
The Office for National Statistics has published their house price index for November 2021, whilst Taylor Wimpey announce results in line with expectations.
Output surges as material prices level; housebuilders report strong results
Construction output surged in November, as material prices flatten for the first time since September 2020. Meanwhile, several housebuilders announce results to the City, with differing fortunes.
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