housing view

Rising energy prices set to fuel further material inflation, as construction output slows

This week’s roundup looks at the latest CIPS output data, whilst rising energy prices threaten to fuel further material increases.

House price growth eases slightly amidst tender price inflation warnings

This week we look at the latest HPI from Nationwide, and review a couple of tender price inflation warnings from T&T and Mace.

Material supply issues stabilise, as land banking claims debunked

This week’s roundup looks at the latest supply chain update from the CLC, reports on rising skilled labour costs, and looks at the latest report on land banking.

Government shake-up amidst planning reforms, whilst material delays stifle output

This week’s roundup looks at the latest government reshuffle, worsening material delays, and strong results from Redrow.

House prices hit all-time high, whilst labour shortages could last for years

This week’s roundup reviews the latest house price index from Halifax, the ongoing material and labour shortages, and carbon reduction commitments from Vistry Group.

The domino effect of one late payment

Late payment has been the scourge of the construction industry for decades. But what is the true cost of an invoice which isn’t paid on time?

Barratt commits to MMC, whilst material price rises add to contractor woes

This week’s roundup reviews the latest results from three housebuilders, looks at rising material costs adding pressure to contractors, and government funding for affordable homes.

How can we improve the mental health of construction employees?

Construction workers are more likely to take their own life than those in other sectors, statistics show. How can we help those who need support with their mental health?

Council housing is back: local authority units are on the rise

A close look at recent housing completion data reveals a steady increase in the number of local authority homes being built. So, what’s driving this?

Housing supply falls amid rising prices, driver shortage adds to industry woes

This week’s roundup reviews Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, the shortage of HGV drivers, and relief that the planned product marking changes have been delayed.