A survey by Knight Frank reveals that over half of respondents want to see more funding for planners, as Barratt Redrow announces the closure of nine offices.
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Construction labour supply worsens as ONS sounds alarm
Latest ONS data warns of a tightening construction labour supply, as house prices rise and Bellway profits fall.
Housing bodies call for support to meet Government target
The HBF, NHF and Savills call for Government measures to boost housing, as house prices rise and construction output grows.
September sees fastest annual house price growth in two years
House prices in September rose for their fastest rate since 2022, reports Nationwide. Meanwhile, the HBF reveal the economic benefits of building 1.5 million homes.
Labour vows to “reverse the tide” of falling social housing
Deputy PM Angela Rayner pledges to build more social homes, as planning permissions hit an 11-year low.
Richard Donnell: “Everyone needs to ask, ‘What am I really good at?’”
Richard Donnell has over twenty years of experience in the housing market, focussing specifically on data, analysis and technology. Here, he speaks to Housing View about home ownership, the Gobi Desert, and how technology can make everyone’s life easier
Cala sold for £1.35bn
Legal & General sells Cala for £1.35bn, as planning approvals fall to a decade low and house prices creep upwards.
Local councillors believe housing crisis has worsened, says survey
A survey from SEC Newgate finds that nearly three-quarters of local councillors believe the housing crisis has worsened over the past year.
It takes a decade to save for a deposit, research finds
Research from the HBF shows it takes almost ten years to save for a deposit, as Pocket Living calls for Government help for SMEs.
Labour launches New Homes Accelerator as housing starts slump
Angela Rayner launches the New Homes Accelerator, as housing starts fall and prices rise.
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