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The housing industry has plenty of challenges – but let’s not lose sight of what makes construction so rewarding
It’s easy to get bogged down in the challenges faced by the housebuilding industry; but it’s important to focus on why construction is such a rewarding career choice.
Opinion: We need one voice, not white noise
Is the housing industry producing too many separate reports, instead of coming together to send a single unified message to Government?
What will happen to the housing market in 2024?
As we come to the end of a year fraught with difficulty, Housing View takes a look back at the last twelve months, and offers a prediction for the year ahead.
Reasons to be cheerful: why a career in housebuilding is one of the best there is
With so much negativity currently surrounding the housebuilding, Housing View creator Ben Wakeling takes a look at why construction can be one of the most rewarding career choices.
Six years of Housing Secretaries – who has done the most for the industry?
In six years, the housebuilding industry has seen four Secretaries of State. Each had an impact on the sector – but who has done the most?
What will happen to house prices in 2022?
2021 saw unprecedented house price inflation; however, most experts predict that the market will cool this year. We see what the latest forecasts are, and make our own predictions.
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?
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?
Why does the construction industry have such a poor image?
The reputation of construction is often negative. But, with the industry facing the worst labour shortage in 20 years, there is never a more critical moment to change public attitudes.
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