A report from the Home Builders Federation highlights challenges faced by SME developers.
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Reeves announces fund for city centre projects
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2.3bn regeneration and housing fund.
Market confidence remains fragile: RICS
The war in Iran paints a gloomy market forecast, as developers warn of the effects on build cost.
Industry reacts to disappointing Spring Statement
The housing sector gives a lukewarm reaction to Reeves’ Spring Statement.
Planning applications on the rise
Data from TerraQuest reveals a strong year for planning applications.
House prices enjoy strong start to year
Rightmove’s house price index for February paints a positive picture of the housing market.
Fourth quarter output falls 2.1%
Private sector housebuilding contributes to an overall decline in construction output in Q4 2025.
Average house price rises above £300k for first time
Halifax and Nationwide publish their house price indices for January.
Construction growth forecast slashed
The CPA downgrades its UK construction forecast for 2026.
Affordability gap leaves 1.5 million people locked out of housing market
New research highlights the stark difference between house prices, and what aspiring homeowners can afford.
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