A survey by Knight Frank has found that 70% of housebuilders would welcome a Labour government. Meanwhile, house prices rise slightly.
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Planning continues to be the biggest obstacle to growth, say construction firms
The latest State of Play report from the HBF sees planning remaining as the key obstacle to SME growth. Meanwhile, the number of construction firms in financial distress rises.
Optimistic start to 2024 as house prices increase in January
Rightmove report the biggest monthly house price rise since 2020, but Red Sea attacks could add to industry challenges.
Organisations call for housing policy reform as more developers enter administration
Three housing organisations call for meaningful policy change ahead of a General Election, as several developers post trading updates – and some fall into administration.
“Not that difficult” to buy a home says NatWest chair, as house prices rise
Sir Howard Davies prompts criticism after comments on BBC Radio 4, as house prices increase for the third month in a row.
Gove scraps housing targets as planning permissions decline
Michael Gove unveils revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, as planning permissions reach a new low.
Brighter days ahead, as year ends with good news
There is light at the end of the tunnel and optimism on the horizon, as the housing market seems to stabilise.
House prices rise for second successive month
Halifax has reported a second successive monthly rise in house prices, as new data shows planning decisions increasing.
House prices show slight signs of recovery
Nationwide and Zoopla publish their latest house price index reports, whilst construction insolvencies rise 59% in a year.
Industry gives lukewarm response to Autumn Statement
The housing industry reacts to an underwhelming Autumn Statement, as the HBF publishes a plan to unlock housebuilding.
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